Tourists visit the San Francisco Bay area year around, but visitation is heaviest in the summer months. The park visitation is approximately 19.7 million visitors annually. Access to the recreation area is possible daily and year- round. All visitor centers are open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, with the exception of Fort Point Visitor Center, which is open only Wednesday through Sunday. The climate is Mediterranean, so it tends to be windy and cold throughout much of the park.
Summers are foggy, with the best weather in spring and fall.
Dress in layers. Hiking boots are appropriate in some areas. Comfortable shoes are recommended in the areas in San Francisco, as there will be much walking on asphalt or on sidewalks. All rights reserved.