Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Exploring the San Francisco Headlands

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

— Presidio —

San Francisco Headlands Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 30, 2016

1. San Francisco Headlands Marker

Inscription. The San Francisco Headlands are renowned around the world for spectacular views of the Golden Gate and Pacific Ocean, the coastal ecosystem, rare geology, and historic military fortifications. When the Presidio, the first garrisoned in 1776 by Spanish troops transferred from the United States Army to the National Park Service in 1994, the post had been in continuous use for more than two centuries-longer than any other military post in the nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 37° 48.217′ N, 122° 28.61′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Presidio of San Francisco. It can be reached from Lincoln Boulevard. Marker is located at the Langdon Court Parking Lot at the entrance to the trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it

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is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guarding the Golden Gate (a few steps from this marker); Explosive Military Advances (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Gate Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Types of Bridges (approx. 0.3 miles away); Facts & Figures About the Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph Strauss Legacy Circle (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tall and Strong (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steel, Fog, Salt, Rust, and Paint (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 30, 2016

2. San Francisco Headlands Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.