Coming March 2: the first comprehensive guidebook on Golden Gate Park!

Nancy Botkin (left) and Marta Lindsey (right) are the proud authors of the complete guidebook on Golden Gate Park. Discovering Golden Gate Park: A Locals Guide from Mountaineers Books will be out on March 2, 2026.

For locals and tourists alike, this book has everything you want to know about Golden Gate Park.

This photo was taken just moments after Nancy and I opened the package with our advanced copies of Discovering Golden Gate Park: A Local’s Guide.

As soon as the photo was over, all I could do for the next hour was giddily flip through the book, soaking up the fact that it’s done — and will soon be out in the world!

I really love Golden Gate Park. And when you love someone or something, you want to tell people about it, right?

That’s why I’m so excited for this book to come out on March 2. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the book includes so many of the wonderful experiences, stories, and surprises that await you in Golden Gate Park. Even though I named this website ‘Secret Golden Gate Park,’ the truth is I love sharing all the Easter eggs and insider tips. And with 1,017 acres and more than 150 years of history, Golden Gate Park has a lot going on and a lot to know.

So if you want all the secrets and to support this book, please pre-order it from any bookseller before March 2. You’ll get exclusive content as a thank-you including a bonus walk and my ‘Perfect Day in the Park’ to-do list.

—> If you want a signed, personalized copy of the book, order it from Green Apple Books.

I’ll also be sharing more secrets, events, and other fun park-related stuff through the Secret Golden Gate Park newsletter (sign up below!) and on Instagram @secretgoldengatepark.

Lastly, a shout-out to Nancy Botkin, who’s love for the park also runs very deep! Nancy took on the massive task of creating all the walks and hikes, many of which explore some off-the-beaten-path territory and include so many fun facts and beautiful places. I couldn’t have written this book without Nancy, so you’ll be seeing posts from her here as well.