Fort Baker, Military fort in Marin Headlands, California, USA.
Fort Baker is a former military installation in the Marin Headlands at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The site contains several historic structures built between the 1890s and 1910s for coastal defense purposes.
The installation was founded in 1897 to protect San Francisco Bay from potential attacks. Between 1902 and 1910, several fortifications were built to strengthen the defense system at this strategic location.
The buildings at Fort Baker show architectural choices from the early 1900s that mirror military thinking of that era. As you walk through the site, you see how structures were arranged for their original defense role.
The site is accessible through several hiking trails connected to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and check weather conditions, as the coastal location can be windy and cool.
Today the site hosts a Coast Guard Station and several venues housed in the original military buildings. This reuse shows how historic places can be adapted to modern purposes while keeping their original structure intact.
GPS coordinates: 40.44810,-123.65700
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41
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