Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge
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Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway to San Francisco.
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  • Bretty
    Melbourne, Australia23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The big orange!
    I visited in August 22. Hold onto your hats, ladies and gentlemen. Literally and figuratively. As you zoom round that corner from San Francisco (sorry, I’m not a native) on the freeway on of those hop on/off buses. The experience will blow you away, but only if you’re top tier and outside. Stop, get off, walk over and get an overpriced sausage from a local vendor on the way back. Worth it.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written February 20, 2024
  • salvo68
    Palermo, Italy452 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An iconic place that deserves the fame it has (even if it is often shrouded in fog)
    A unique emotion to find yourself admiring this iconic modern monument and symbol of San Francisco. The problem is being lucky not to find it shrouded in fog, which unfortunately happens very often. I saw it from many different places: from the parking lot near the end, from Coit Tower, from the ferry, from Alcatraz, from which you have a very suggestive view, and even from the plane.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written March 7, 2024
  • AMohsen
    Port Said, Egypt687 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive and Inspiring
    Firstly, San Francisco is amazing and one of the best US cities. Secondly, that bridge is the prettiest location there, where it is quite cheerful and enjoyable to drive through it, and when it comes to its watching, there are amazing elevated spots to view it in a picturesque sense and to see it inspiring and pretty. Such view spots are noticed clearly on google maps. One final tip is that the drive through the bridge is subjected to electronic tolls.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written March 15, 2024
  • Simone De Bortoli
    Pato Branco, PR252 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    RIPPING!
    I will never forget what I felt when I laid eyes on her for the first time in July 2022. It was an overwhelming feeling! I almost couldn't believe what I was seeing! She is too imposing! I couldn't look away, because it seemed like if I blinked, she would disappear! In 2022 I was able to see it from different angles and even walk through it through the “fog”. This time, even though it was winter, I didn't see it covered up, and again I was able to appreciate every detail of its impressive beauty!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written April 4, 2024
  • SwonQonDoi
    Boston, Massachusetts405 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lost in Beauty @ Golden Gate Bridge
    When discussing about San Francisco, one of the first things that come to mind for many people is the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most famous bridges in the United States. The beautiful red hue of the Golden Gate attracts travelers from around the world, and we were among them. We visited San Francisco to witness its beauty firsthand, and it did not disappoint us in the slightest. The Golden Gate Bridge is immense and possesses undeniable charm. We drove up the hill to the Golden Gate View Point, where we could admire the entire bridge from a wide angle. From this vantage point, we beheld the bridge against the backdrop of San Francisco, creating an incredibly beautiful scene. We highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge; a short hike from the parking area will reward you with an unforgettable memory.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 18, 2024
  • Valeria C
    Scafati, Italy34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a beautiful bridge
    It is a very beautiful bridge and certainly for its time it is an architectural marvel. We covered it on foot but it could also be done by bicycle and obviously by car. From the two extreme points there are viewpoints that allow you to take beautiful photographs. It's beautiful but in the end it's a bridge.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written May 4, 2024
  • Maurizio
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    American vacation
    Absolutely fantastic to see. Park your car in the car park right nearby, the cost is $5 per hour max two hours, which is more than enough for photos and walks on the bridge. Then get back in the car and cross the bridge to the other side and visit the Portofino of San Francisco, Sausalito, a very beautiful town. On the way back you have to pay to cross the GoldenGate again but it's all automatic about $9. It's worth it.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written May 5, 2024
  • ken-kaneko
    Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan124 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Famous Bridges
    This is a world-famous bridge in San Francisco. I think it's about 2 kilometers long. Its distinctive color is red. You can walk or bike across it. In America, a lot of people walk. My impression is that Americans really do walk. But it's windy and cold. It's a good idea to dress warmly.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written May 8, 2024
  • Kevin W
    St. John's, Canada2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    More than just a bridge but go for the photos!
    More too it than I thought. They had a beautiful display setup showing it’s construction. An outside demonstration you could experiment with to show the physics behind its design. We walked across the bridge which took about 35 mins and took loads of photos. We’ll worth the trip!
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written May 9, 2024
  • Jota2015Ce
    Madrid, Spain9,752 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Symbol.
    An icon of the city and something magical. Although walking it takes time (it is 3 kilometers and it is usually windy), it is very worth it. Also seeing it from the bottom with the panoramic view of the city is incredible. Walking across the bridge is free and there is a visitor center with a cafe and souvenir shop at the beginning. It is advisable to visit it first thing in the morning. Its poor lighting at night disappointed us.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written May 10, 2024
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retireeVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,825 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Our Oceania cruise ship sailed underneath the lit-up Golden Gate Bridge at 6:30am, just before a foggy sunrise. It was great to be on the deck in order to see the lights of the bridge outlining its towers and its length while also seeing the city lights ahead. It was exciting to watch the stack of the ship just clearing underneath the bridge. Not enough light for good photos so early in the morning though. Later the same day, our excursion coach stopped at Vista Point (WC facilities) on the Marin side of the bridge for a photostop which was a good place to view the traffic on the 6 lane bridge with walkers and bikers on both sides of the bridge's sidewalks. The bridge appears to be level, but does have a slight incline when viewed from the Marin side. Also, Bus 28 ($1.50 seniors) has a bus stop at the foot of the bridge on the city side with viewpoints, a Visitor's Center, WC, cafe. Both areas offer close-up views of the 2 reddish orange very tall Art Deco towers, its vertical cables, and its mile wide expanse across the strait. The area around Fisherman's Wharf might also be a good place to get long range photos of the bridge. The tolls for vehicles to cross this bridge (around $7) are payable only on the SF side of the bridge. We have seen copies of this bridge design in other places so it was refreshing to see the original design which inspired those copies.
Written October 14, 2023
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rui min L
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Taking Golden Gate Transit Bus to the Bridge or Sausalito is the quickest option for public transportation, and affordable compare to taxi. From Van Ness Ave, Mission Street, Downtown, or Fisherman's Wharf. The fare is $5.25 cash within the city limit, $8.25 cross the bridge to Sausalito, paying with clipper entitle 20% discount. Youth, ADA, and Senior are paying half of that.

IMPORTANT: Signal the driver when you see your bus coming; if you pay with clipper, tag off when getting off or you'd be overcharged. For vista point, Battery Spencer and Marin headland, take route 130, getting off at Alexander Ave, the first stop after the bridge; from there, a short hike to Spencer; 35 min. hike to headland after that. Late afternoon is the best for those since the sun will be at the west side of the bridge so the bridge appears in bright orange with city skyline in background, just like you see in postcards. Return stop is on other side of the road but further down from the one you getting off at, it's bunker road stop. The same 130 bus will take you to Sausalito too, instead riding all the way to downtown, getting off at East Road and start walking to the same direction so you don't miss the view. It's just 22min. walk to downtown Sausalito from that. Have a nice trip.
Written September 4, 2023
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Dot M
Melbourne, Australia19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
Good experience but be sure to pick your time as it gets foggy even in daytime. Best time is around midday when the sun is up. Place is packed with tourists but you have several viewing points so you can take photos and enjoy the view. The cafe onsite also serves some good coffees so be sure to pay a visit.
Transport from the Bridge is easy with buses almost every 10mins. Taxis and Ubers are available but these can be pricey unless you are a group.
You can also hire the driverless car via Waymo app for an added experience , well worth doing . We hired the driverless car from the city to the bridge and it was an awesome experience!
Written July 13, 2024
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Alex
Niederkassel, Germany11 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
The weather in San Francisco can often be chilly and windy, especially when crossing the famous Golden Gate Bridge. Wearing sweaters and jackets to protect yourself from the brisk wind was definitely a smart decision. Big Bus Tours are a popular way to explore the city and see the sights. The experience of driving across the bridge while enjoying the scenic views is surely unforgettable.
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Written August 24, 2023
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Mavy84
Livorno, Italy172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
What am I telling you to do?
S T R E P I T O S O
Undisputed and irreplaceable symbol of the city. Seeing it finally with your own eyes arouses unique emotions.
I decided to walk through it to enjoy every inch of it, the view of the bay and the skyline is incredible.
Lots of wind that chills you but it's worth it, as is the noise of the traffic whizzing past you.
In about 40 minutes, at a slow pace, you cross it all and arrive at a panoramic terrace where the statue The Lone Sailor is located, a tribute to all military and merchant sailors.
By studying the weather, in the days before the trip, I managed to catch the best time to visit it and was able to enjoy both the view with a splendid sun that emphasizes its red color and with the typical fog which inexorably descends every day.
When I went back I got off at Fort Point but bad luck meant it was closing day, not bad, I still had the opportunity to see the bridge from another angle
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Written February 6, 2024
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karalandrith
Houston, TX39 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Our goal was to see the Golden Gate Bridge and to get a few family photos on the SF side rather than crossing the bridge to go to the “official” lookout point. That said, if you search “the presidio” in your maps, it’ll take you to the lookout point on the SF side. Go past the presidio and park closer to the bridge- parking is free in some lots and others require a paid permit.
Written July 24, 2024
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Partimebob
Birkenhead, UK32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Family
What an amazing structure. An icon of engineering that you can walk on and touch. Strolling across it was easy and gave fantastic photo opportunities back to the city.
It took us about an hour from the Vista Point South to the Lonely Sailor Statue for yet more photos.
We then walked down Alexander Ave into Sausalito which was another 45 minutes. We needed to get to the ferry before the last departure but if you have time, there are plenty of places to eat or drink and admire the views. The ferry was another 30 minute ride back to the city - 7 dollars if you're as old as me, 14 if you're younger. Get it on your bucket list.
Written January 11, 2023
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RĂ©gis1972
Lancy, Switzerland19,839 contributions
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Apr 2024 • Couples
We're going to San Francisco to see his bridge. It's hard not to look for the best angle for the best picture.
The architectural work that has lost none of its fascination was inaugurated in 1937 in the midst of the world economic crisis called the “Great Depression”. The entire bridge including the ramps is 2737 m long. The suspension bridge itself has a span between supports of 1966m and has pylons of 227m high. Simply impressive, it is worth searching on the Internet the different places to have the best possible visual, whether it is on one side or the other of the bridge that we cross without any problem by vehicle. A must!
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Written September 24, 2024
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Julia H
Burlington, Canada66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
This bridge truly is breathtaking, especially during a sunset or sunrise, although it’s certainly a hike and not for the weak! My boyfriend and I walked to the bridge from Pier 39, walked across the bridge, and hiked up the famous hill to get a amazing view, and it was definitely worth it. I HIGHLY recommend not driving there or parking there as SF is known for car windows being broken into. We saw two windows that had been broken into in broad daylight within 20 minutes of us getting there. It’s a safe place, it’s just common for people to solely break into cars to steal belongings, never to harm people. I still highly recommend walking the bridge and climbing the hill on the other side to get some beautiful pictures! It’s also very breezy up there so I would highly highly suggest wearing pants and bringing a sweater!
Written September 5, 2023
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Boston1989
213 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Have always wanted to walk over the bridge and was thrilled when we found ourselves in San Francisco. We took a taxi to the bridge and got dropped off at a car park which had a small gift shop, toilets and a small upmarket cafe (takeaway style).

On the way we had driven past bicycle rentals and we naively thought there would be some near the bridge which wasn't the case. We had also expected there would be some coffee shops, restaurants etc right near the entrance which we could spend time in before/after setting off however thats also not the case. (Whilst I can't mark this down for those issues they did reduce the whole experience).

We walked around half way across, had great views of the bay behind us with the opportunity for lots of pictures. The center is quite cold so take a jacket due to the extra breeze. It's quite noisy too, so for those with children I would recommend ear plugs. There's also no bins, so bear this in mind before you head off.

Was a long wait for a taxi to arrive so if you have data, would recommend get an Uber or wait for someone being dropped off in one.
Written November 16, 2021
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