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Point Bonita
Golden Gate National Recreation Area California
Point Bonita is the westernmost tip of the Marin headlands on the north shore of the Golden Gate. A lighthouse was built in 1877, perched precariously on a knife-edge ridge120 feet above the water.
The lighthouse is reached via a 120 foot tunnel through solid rock, a walkway, and a suspension bridge made necessary by erosion of the original trail. It is a short but exciting hike and a dramatic place to be in any weather.
 | The trail out Point Bonita to the lighthouse (August 29, 2005) | |
 | Above the former lifeboat station at Point Bonita (August 29, 2005) | |
 | Approaching Point Bonita Lighthouse north of the Golden Gate (August 29, 2005) | |
 | The suspension bridge to Point Bonita Lighthouse (August 29, 2005) | |
 | Next to the Point Bonita Lighthouse (August 29, 2005) | |