From the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, we had a very short drive to Fort Point National Historic Site. The fort was built between 1853 and 1861 as part of a system of defenses to protect San Francisco Bay.
When the bridge was built, it was built in a manner as to protect the fort from having to be destroyed. The views from the fort, particularly the upper level are pretty amazing!
I found the lighthouse to be of utmost scenic value! I even photographed it from lower levels.
Besides the views, the exhibits at the fort tell the story of the people who served at this location. I wish I had more time to explore the exhibits, but there was just too much to do in the short time we had to visit the fort.
After a time exploring the fort, and watching people surf the small waves on the nearby waters, it was time to move onto our next stop, the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
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