The Marine Mammal Center & Marin Headlands (Cellphone Photos)

On the 26th April 2026, my parents and I took a trip to the Marin Headlands in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Marin County, CA. We also visited The Marine Mammal Center (2000 Bunker Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965). It was a fun trip, however very tiring. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: Unfortunately my physical health continues to fail due to Long COVID, and my mental health has been very very bad these past few months. Unfortunately I've been going out (no matter how exhausted I am) and prioritizing mental health at the moment, even though these trips are detrimental to my physical health.

First stop of the trip was The Marine Mammal Center (2000 Bunker Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965). There were not many patients at the hospital on this trip.

A photo of a taxidermy of a California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus). In the back is a taxidermy of a Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Pup. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of a taxidermy of a Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Pup. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of a California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) skeleton. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A scenery photo of the animal cages, solar panels, mountains, and clouds. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A scenery photo of the animal cages, solar panels, mountains, clouds, power lines, and historic buildings (in the distance on the right). The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of sea lions (patients), animal cages, solar panels, trees, and hills. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of me next to a model of an adult male Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris). Also in the photo are historic buildings (in the distance on the right), clouds, and trees. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of a model of an adult male Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris). The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of me next to a model of an adult male Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris). Also in the photo are mountains (in the background). The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of me next to a model of an adult male Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris). Also in the photo are mountains (in the background). The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A scenery photo of a car park, cars, Rodeo Lagoon, Rodeo Beach, Fort Cronkhite (right), Bird Island (slightly left from center), Marin Headlands, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pacific Ocean, clouds, and trees. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of a model of a Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) and trees. The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of a model of a Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris). The photo was taken at The Marine Mammal Center.

A photo of a model of a sea lion and the sign for The Marine Mammal Center.

Up next, I went for a short slow hike near Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach at Marin Headlands in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Unfortunately, I did not get very far due to my Long COVID fatigue and energy issues.

A scenery photo of mountains, trees, and clouds. The photo was shot on Coastal Trail in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A scenery photo of Fort Cronkhite (left), Rodeo Lagoon (slightly left from center), Rodeo Beach (center), Bird Island (right), Pacific Ocean (right), clouds, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot on Coastal Trail in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A scenery photo of Fort Cronkhite (left), Rodeo Lagoon (right), Rodeo Beach (center & right), Pacific Ocean (right), The Marine Mammal Center (in the distance on the left), clouds, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot on Tennessee Point Trail in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A scenery photo of Fort Cronkhite (left), Rodeo Lagoon (slightly left from center), Rodeo Beach (slightly left center), Bird Island (slightly right from center), Pacific Ocean (right), San Francisco (in the distance on the right), Sutro Tower (in the distance slightly right from center), Ocean Beach (in the distance on the right), clouds, mountains, and trees. The photo was shot on Coastal Trail in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

Point Reyes National Seashore (Cellphone Photos) - Marin County, CA

On the 9th January 2026, my parents and I took a trip to Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, CA to see elephant seals. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Our first stop on the trip was Drakes Beach to see the Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris).

A scenery photo of Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris), Drakes Beach, Pacific Ocean, mountains, and clouds.

A photo of an Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris) taken at Drakes Beach.

A photo of an Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris) taken at Drakes Beach.

Next we head towards Chimney Rock Trail Head. I took a few photos along the route.

A scenery photo of ocean, clouds, and ship (in the distance in the center). The photo was shot on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

A scenery photo of a farm, clouds, and Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

A photo of Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes) and hill. The photo was shot on Chimney Rock Road.

A photo of Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes), hill, clouds, and power lines. The photo was shot on Chimney Rock Road.

Next we went to Point Reyes Beach South.

A scenery photo of Pacific Ocean, waves, clouds, and Point Reyes Beach South.

A scenery photo of Pacific Ocean, waves, clouds, and Point Reyes Beach South.

Our last stop of the day was Cypress Tree Tunnel for sunset.

A sunset scenery photo of Cypress Tree Tunnel and KPH Marine Radio Station (in the distance).

A sunset scenery photo of Cypress Tree Tunnel and KPH Marine Radio Station (in the distance).

A sunset scenery photo of Cypress Tree Tunnel.

A sunset scenery photo of clouds shot on Sir Francis Drake Blvd near Cypress Tree Tunnel.

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Nike Missile Site SF-88L (Part 2) - Golden Gate NRA - Marin County, CA

On the 7th December 2024, my parents and I took a trip to Nike Missile Site SF-88L at Marin Headlands in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Marin County CA, and Sausalito, CA. It was very smoggy in the SF Bay Area, so there weren't many photo opportunities. I took photos on my phone and on my Olympus mirrorless camera, and the photos are split into 3 posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

High Resolution Photos: If you want to see high resolution photos of any of the photos you see here, use the following links. If you wish to purchase prints of any of the photos, please contact me here. To view my best Golden Gate National Recreation Area photos, use this link. To see all of my photos from this trip, use this link.

Parts: 1 | 2 | Cellphone Photos

This blog post contains photos from the above ground portions of Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. In the photos are the radar tower, control rooms, service buildings, nuclear missiles, and more.

Message from the Photographer: Long COVID really slowed my photo processing, but I'm glad I can finally post these photos!

A photo of radar antennas, service buildings, mountains (left), clouds, parking lot (right), and power lines (right). The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 39" N 122° 31' 39" W

A photo of radar antennas, service buildings, mountains (background), power lines (right), and clouds. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 40" N 122° 31' 38" W

A photo of a control room at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 41" N 122° 31' 39" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a control room at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 41" N 122° 31' 39" W

A photo of a TA 312/PT Field Telephone and Squib Test Set. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of a missile assembly. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of a missile vertical gyroscope assembly. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of a missile service building at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of an antique military vehicle at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 40" N 122° 31' 37" W

A photo of a control room at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of a potentiometer (part of Nike Hercules Missile Guidance Computer). The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of a missile electrical and control system. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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Nike Missile Site SF-88L (Part 1) - Golden Gate NRA - Marin County, CA

On the 7th December 2024, my parents and I took a trip to Nike Missile Site SF-88L at Marin Headlands in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Marin County CA, and Sausalito, CA. It was very smoggy in the SF Bay Area, so there weren't many photo opportunities. I took photos on my phone and on my Olympus mirrorless camera, and the photos are split into 3 posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

High Resolution Photos: If you want to see high resolution photos of any of the photos you see here, use the following links. If you wish to purchase prints of any of the photos, please contact me here. To view my best Golden Gate National Recreation Area photos, use this link. To see all of my photos from this trip, use this link.

Parts: 1 | 2 | Cellphone Photos

This blog post contains photos from the underground missile launch facility and photos of the missiles at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Message from the Photographer: Long COVID really slowed my photo processing, but I'm glad I can finally post these photos!

A photo of a missile in the underground missile launch facility. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a missile in the underground missile launch facility. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a blast door in the underground missile launch facility. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of a missile launch control computer in the underground missile launch facility. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A photo of the keys required to operate the missile launch control computer in the underground missile launch facility. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a missile, launch platform, a historic building (top right), and clouds. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 37" N 122° 31' 40" W

A photo of a missile, launch platform, mountains (left), and clouds. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 37" N 122° 31' 39" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A photo of a missile, launch platform, a historic building (top left), power lines (top), and clouds. The photo was shot at Nike Missile Site SF-88L in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 49' 38" N 122° 31' 39" W

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

Parts: 1 | 2 | Cellphone Photos