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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

park, California, United States
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The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a park located in California, United States. It encompasses a significant portion of the San Francisco Bay Area, including natural landscapes and historic sites.

The area includes Alcatraz Island, which was formerly a notorious federal prison and is now a popular tourist attraction. The park also features Golden Gate Park, a large urban park in San Francisco that borders the Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate itself is a strait connecting San Francisco Bay with the Pacific Ocean, famously spanned by the Golden Gate Bridge. The park preserves the natural beauty and historical significance of this iconic region.123

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