Historic Fort Baker, California

Submitted by black river at: March 11, 2009
I was stationed in the Army at Fort Baker in 1953. The outfit was the 740th AAA gun battalion. We had a radar set and four 90 millimeter guns guarding the coast. I was chief radio operator. Was discharged on June 16, 1953.

Submitted by beauwaldo at: March 5, 2009
At age 6, I came here with my mother stepfather (Lt. Andy Weddell), and sister in 1933-1934. We watched the construction of the north tower of the bridge! A brief visit about 1989 included a brief vsit to the right duplex of the lower end of the Officer's row, where we had lived. Thenearby hhils were our playground, and jack rabbits our companions. The present occupants, an active army physician stationed at the Presidio, invited us in, and I identified to the then residents what the little voice whistles inn the kitchen were that summoned servants to the various rooms where they might be needed. In my retirement, I doubt that I could afford the present charges to enjoy staying there. We shall see. I doubt that we would now, in my retirement, afford to rent a room there, but we sure want to visit it new transformation!

Submitted by Jules at: March 2, 2009
I just had the most amazing weekend with my girlfriends at Fort Baker. There is so much history here that it makes the whole experience that much better. Fort Baker is beyond beautiful with the building architecture nestled just behind the Golden Gate. The rooms are grand and very comfy beds, even the hideaway bed! The service at the lodge, spa, and dining room is exceptional. Everyone is professional, yet not snooty even at the spa. I highly recommend this retreat.