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Golden Gate Bridge
Type: Architecture, Great Views, Sightseeing, Uniquely Here
10Best Says
One of the world's most famous bridges, the Golden Gate spans 6450 feet and links San Francisco to Marin County. Completed in 1937 at a cost of $35 million, the "Bridge That Could Not Be Built" is now... Read More
One of the world's most famous bridges, the Golden Gate spans 6450 feet and links San Francisco to Marin County. Completed in 1937 at a cost of $35 million, the "Bridge That Could Not Be Built" is now a landmark visible from many points around the Bay. Automobile access is available from US-101 or Lincoln Boulevard; pedestrian access, from the east sidewalk (5am to 9pm daily). A visitor center and gift shop are located on the San Francisco side, while scenic overlooks and parking can be found at either end.
For those romantics out there, walking hand in hand across the Golden Gate Bridge is simply one of the most romantic walks in the whole world.
Hours:
- Daily 24 hrs
Admissions:
- Toll for Cars Crossing the Bridge $6 - $9
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do: "Don't let the summer fog on the San Francisco side fool you: the north tower in Marin is almost always fog-free."
- Best Attractions & Activities: "The new visitor's center at the Golden Gate Bridge offers gifts, snacks and some fascinating history of the iconic bridge."
- Free Things to Do: "Surprisingly enough, the safest place to be during an earthquake is the retrofitted Golden Gate Bridge."
- Sightseeing: "Be sure to check out the Golden Gate Visitor's Center on the south side of the bridge."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Walking hand-in-hand across the golden Gate Bridge is one of the most romantic walks in the world.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Visiting San Francisco and not seeing the Golden Gate Bridge is like visiting New York City and not visiting the Empire State Building.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The Golden Gate Bridge is to San Francisco what The Empire State is to NYC.
- Best for Sightseeing Because: The Golden Gate Bridge never gets old as far sights to see.
