California
Kirby Cove
ConfirmedLesser-knownApproximate area
- On screen
- Kirby Cove
- Where
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin Headlands, California, USA
- Time & access
- Free day access on foot; campsites must be booked.
In the game
The cove and its campground appear under the same name.
History in brief
The cove below the headlands was the site of Battery Kirby, built in the 1890s to guard the Golden Gate. Its beach looks straight up at the bridge.
The place today
A steep trail leads down from Conzelman Road. The campground needs a booking.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.