Nike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands

"Get an upclose look at a restored Cold War anti-aircraft missile site and hear intriguing stories from Nike veterans, park rangers, and volunteers from 12:30-3:30 pm, every first Saturday of the month. This valuable historical resource is the only restored Nike missile site in the entire country. It's a great chance for you to see the tools of the Cold War up close. Rain cancels, so if the weather is looking iffy, call the Missile Site at [phone] to check if they're open."

"Why It's Cool/Important: During the tense years from 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated a total of 280 Nike missile firing batteries in the United States. These missile sites were emplaced as the last line of defense against Soviet bombers. Directions: Go North on 101, cross the GG Bridge, take Alexander Avenue exit and turn right."

Public tours run 12:30–3:30 pm every first Saturday of the month and feature a restored Cold War anti-aircraft Nike missile site with stories from veterans, park rangers, and volunteers. The site is the only restored Nike missile site in the United States, offering up-close views of Cold War missile tools. Visitors should note that rain cancels; call the Missile Site at [phone] to confirm opening during questionable weather. The United States Army built and operated 280 Nike missile firing batteries from 1953 to 1979 as a last line of defense against Soviet bombers. Directions and address are provided for Field Rd, Sausalito, CA. Visitors are encouraged to also see Point Bonita Lighthouse.

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