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NPS: What is Open and Closed Christmas and New Year's Holidays

Find out what is open or closed during Christmas and New Years weekends in the Golden Gate National Parks.

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Here is a quick list of the facilities that will will be closed or remain open on Christmas and New Years days, and over the holiday weekends. For more information please visit www.nps.gov/goga

WHAT WILL BE OPEN ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAYS:

Muir Woods National Monument is open every day 8 am - 5 pm, including all the holidays.  The Visitor Center and concession are open their normal hours of 9 am - 4 pm.

There is a new holiday Muir Woods Shuttle service, which will operate for the whole weekend. How better to digest the holiday than with a walk among these ancient trees with the added beauty of fall colors around them?  The shuttle will run from December 26- January 1. Check the http://www.marintransit.org/routes/66.html website for how and where to board. 

The MUNI 76 bus service between San Francisco and the Marin Headlands will operate on Christmas as well as Saturday and Sunday. Checkwww.511.org for details.

All park trails (not closed for construction or restoration) remain open for you stretch your legs, work off the holiday feast and enjoy crisp fall weather.
 
WHAT WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAYS:

Muir Beach will continue to be closed due to construction and restoration work. It is expected to reopen in the new year. The local businesses in the area, including Pelican Inn, continue be open.

The Marin Headlands Visitor Center will be closed on Christmas and New Years days.

The Marine Mammal Center open 10am – 5pm every day except Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Nike Missile Site is closed on Wednesdays at this time of year, but open 12:30-3:30PM, Thursdays -Sunday.

Fort Point NHS is closed on Wednesdays this time of year, but it will be open 10-5PM Friday-Sunday.

Presidio Visitor Center will be closed on Christmas and New Years days.
Point Bonita lighthouse is not open on Wednesdays, but will be open 12:30-3:30PM, Saturday-Monday.

Alcatraz Island is closed on Christmas and New Years days.


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