New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 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. Bus service from the North Bay to the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza is available through Golden Gate Transit. Commercial cable car buses are available from Fisherman's Wharf.