Nike Missile Site SF-88L
Ride on a fully-restored Nike nuclear-tipped missile elevator from the Cold War.

šŸ“œ SF-88L is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the U.S., located in Marin Headlands near San Francisco.
šŸ” It served as a last line of defense against Soviet H-Bomb carrying bombers during the Cold War (1953-1979).

Why Go

šŸš€ Ride a fully-restored Nike nuclear-tipped missile elevator
šŸ›”ļø Explore a preserved Cold War-era missile launch site
šŸ“š Learn about the physical and psychological effects of the Cold War
šŸ› ļø See reconstructed 5-ton missiles and IFC equipment

Why Avoid

āš ļø Site closed during inclement weather
ā³ Public access limited to specific days and hours

Tips

šŸ“ž Check NPS website or call Marin Headlands Visitor Center at (415) 331-1540 for current hours and tour information.
šŸ—“ļø A special open house with Nike veterans occurs on the first Saturday of each month.

Hours

šŸ•’ Saturday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; First Saturday of month: open house

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