Ebb Tide Park
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ebb Tide Park is a small park located in the city of Sausalito, California.
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Summary
It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. One of the main attractions of the park is the Battery Spencer, a historic military fortification that was built in the late 1800s. Visitors can explore the battery and enjoy the panoramic views of the bay and the city.
Another popular attraction at Ebb Tide Park is the hiking trails that wind through the park. The trails offer a chance to explore the park's natural beauty, including its diverse plant and animal life. The park is also a great spot for picnics and outdoor gatherings, with plenty of open space and picnic tables available for use.
Interesting facts about Ebb Tide Park include its history as a military fortification during World War II, and its role in protecting the city from potential enemy attacks. The park is named after the ebb tide, which is the time when the tide is receding and the water level is dropping. This is a unique feature of the park, and visitors can observe the ebb tide at specific times of the day.
The best time of year to visit Ebb Tide Park is during the spring and summer months, when the weather is mild and the park is in full bloom. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy its beauty and attractions no matter what season it is.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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