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Mill Valley, California: Nike Missile Site SF-88L

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Address:
Fort Barry, Field Rd, Mill Valley, CA
Directions:
In the Marin Headlands just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take Alexander Avenue (first) exit, turn right, then first left to tunnel. Go through tunnel and stay on Bunker Road for approximately 2.5 miles. At fork in the road, stay to left on Field Road. Site SF-88L will be the first right beyond the Visitor Center parking lot.
Hours:
Tours Sa 12:45, 1:30, 2:15 pm. Longer summer hrs. Closed in bad weather. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
415-331-1540
Admission:
Free.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Nike Missile Site SF-88.

Nike Missile Site SF-88L

The National Park Service conducts tours through this remarkably well-preserved and maintained Cold War facility, built to fire supersonic missiles at approaching Soviet bombers.

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Nike Missile Site SF-88L video.

Mill Valley, California - Nike Missile Site Tour
Nike Missile Site SF-88:

Preserved Cold War nuclear defense installation, Nike Missile Site SF-88. Clips from 1960 Army film "The Nike-Hercules Story"

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