Battery Spencer
Battery Spencer is a fort in Marin County, California. Battery Spencer is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point, as well as near the islet Needles.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Golden Gate Bridge and Lime Point Light.
Golden Gate Bridge
Lime Point Light
Lighthouse
Photo: Jef Poskanzer, CC BY 2.0.
Lime Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, on the northern side of the narrowest part of Golden Gate strait. The lighthouse sits at the base of a steep cliff, very near the north anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. Lime Point Light is situated 1,400 feet southeast of Battery Spencer.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marin Headlands and Sausalito.
Marin Headlands
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Marin Headlands are located in southern Marin County, in the North Bay region of the Bay Area of California. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands offer beaches, hiking, history, and spectacular views of the California coast.
Sausalito
Photo: Mr. Granger, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sausalito is a unique and picturesque community, perched on a hillside between the San Francisco Bay and the Marin Headlands. Since it's across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, it makes a great trip by bike, ferry, bus, or car, for a good meal, a visit to an art studio, and views of the city from across the bay.
Sea Cliff
Neighborhood
Photo: Wng, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sea Cliff is an affluent neighborhood located on the West Side of San Francisco. Known for its large houses and ocean views, Sea Cliff is one of nine master–planned residence parks in San Francisco; its master plan was developed by landscape architect Mark Daniels. Sea Cliff is situated 2½ miles south of Battery Spencer.
Battery Spencer
- Type: Fort
- Categories: tourism, historic site, and tourist attraction
- Location: Marin County, California, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.82802° or 37° 49′ 41″ northLongitude
-122.48187° or 122° 28′ 55″ westOpen location code
849VRGH9+67OpenStreetMap ID
way 111530592OpenStreetMap feature
historic=fortOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=ruins
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Satellite Map
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point and Battery Wagner.
Nearby Places
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