Point Details
Nearest Town: San Francisco
Location: End of Marine Drive under Golden Gate Bridge
Nearest Milepost
Mile Number:
Coordinates
37.810080214365, -122.47631075903 
Trail Section
San Francisco Section 1
Notes
Fort Point was the first defensive site on San Francisco Bay, built in 1853-1861. Teh golden Gate Bridge was designed to fit over the fort, which can be toured as a historical monument. (closed in 2007 for repairs)
Features
- CCC Access Point
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Feature
- Historic Marker
- Improved Surface
- Parking
- Prominent Man Made Feature
- Public Transportation
- Restrooms
- Signage
Historic Fort Point sits below the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Fort Point guarded the entrance to San Francisco Bay before the bridge was built.
Aerial Photo from California Coastal Records Project