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The Golden Gates bridge in San Francisco, USA, is named after the Golden Gate Strait, the narrow, turbulent, 300-foot-deep stretch of water below the bridge that links the Pacific Ocean on the west to San Francisco Bay on the east.

Believed to be the most photographed bridge in the world, this landmark was named one of the seven civil engineering wonders of the United States by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1994.

Fifty thousand people walked across the bridge when it first opened on May 26, 1937. It was opened to motor vehicles the next day.

On May 24, 1987, some 300,000 people squeezed onto the bridge for a 50th birthday party called Bridgewalk 87. The weight of bridge walkers that day caused the roadway to sag in the middle by 7 feet!! But bridge engineers said the structure always remained safe.

The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world until 1964. It is now the ninth-longest.

Interesting fact: The two main suspension cables use a combined 80,000 miles of wire. Looped around the Earth s equator in a single strand, it would circle the planet three times.

I had the opportunity to visit this magnificent engineering marvel on our trip to USA. Would love to travel there again whenever the opportunity arises.

A must-see. Best way to see San Fransisco on bike however I recommend the electric bike option as while I'm a reasonably fit 40 something its very hilly and this extra push going up hills made it for me. We took the option of the ferry back which goes round Alcatraz and saved us a half day visit as we got really close photos. Tour guide was lovely and handled all ages

Great place for walk. You almost forget the traffic and enjoy the view. Preferably got in evening fog is almost gone by the time.

Such a great place to visit and go for a walk all the way to the other end of the bridge and back!!! Famous Golden Gate Bridge... you just have to see it, it s worth it! Beautiful views!

It was a fun drive to drive on, next time we ll go I a clear day

Awesome place
Beautiful weather

Great experience to walk the bridge from end to end. It gets chilly so be prepared if you make the trek.

Don t have anything to say about the GGB that hasn t already been said, so I m gonna just mention the most popular tags for this location. Fog. Landmark. Jacket. Bay. Thanks for reading! Please leave a like. <3

Highly recommend for anyone visiting San Francisco. You need to check out the bridge. Also if you walk to the west side of the bridge you have a great view of the sunset. It's a must.

Probably u wont get such a photo but its a good bridge to take photos. P.S: the area is windy almost all times and there is a bike lane which ends us in a nice hike on the oakland side.

It's the holden gate bridge! Amazing spectical and not to be missed!

Obviously an amazing experience and an engineering feat

Not to be missed. Rent a bicycle and cycle with hundreds of other tourists to Sausalito. It's a pretty steep climg at times.

Iconic masterpiece vital history must see must stop beautiful landmark

What a breathtaking experience! The photos don't adequately show what a huge bridge this is. Travel tip: the traffic coming from Highway 101 (and directly to the Golden Gate) is easier than on the Bay Bridge. Be sure to see the Golden Gate from both sides! You can safely walk across separated from traffic. If you can, stay for sunset on the Presidio or San Francisco side of the bridge. Watch for cyclists, bring a jacket and warm hat that won't fly away in the wind, even in summer months. Be aware that there are frequent car break ins and plan accordingly. I highly recommend packing snacks and waters in the car as there aren't many eateries right next to either side and you won't want to leave.

I love that you can still walk or bike across this bridge! Amazing views of the city and natural landscape!

I cycle across the bridge at least once a week and it never gets old. It's a real beauty from all angles and a definite must see. The set up is great for cycling too.

Masterpiece! Get on it, walk to the middle and understand why it is jo majestic!
It is also worth to get down to base.

Great except for the smoke from the northern wild fired. Made running a respiratory risk

Amazing place,feels like living in the movie for a few moments!!!!

I mean, how do you not 5 start a national landmark? You would literally have to make a point to not enjoy yourself to give it a low rating, and I feel as if that is a reflection of yourself. How do you thumbs down a bridge, honestly? Anyway I had a great time running across the bridge and back. Security was watching out for our safety and were quite friendly about it.

Even with the protesters blocking it... was a good time

Beautiful views of San Fran and the bay, but during the summer it was slow getting to the entrance of this bridge. Said I did it so happy about that. We stopped at the Vista Point and took some pictures. Very touristy place.

Have you been to the Golden Gate Bridge? If so, did you walk across it or drive across it? Well, for our anniversary this is what my wife and I did. We walked around Golden Gate Park & Golden Gate Bridge. Such a picturesque place!

An awesome sight. You can see Alcatraz from the bridge and from land. Free to walk on, free to cross going north with car, but you will charged a toll driving over it south bound. VERY heavy foot and bike traffic on a narrow walkway, plus ride bikers (locals) make it a 4/5.

Excellent engineering bridge... Years 3D display awesome. I walked in this bridge excellent view. You have restroom near entrance. Parking per hour 1.25dollar whole day 7dollar. Cycling and jogging more. Nice view both sides of Bridges. I like it...

Good views we were whale watching from the bridge

I mean what can you say, its beautiful. It's amazing. Blows your mind to see it from every angle. Loved all the views and locations that I got to photograph it from.

It's a must visit place if you are on San Francisco trip. Engineering at it's best. If you walk on this you will feel the suspension while vehicles moving from the bridge. You get a breathtaking view of ocean from here and the breeze coming from sea will make you refreshed.

What's not to love?! We have the "Mighty Big Mac bridge" (in Michigan) that we love too! the Mackinaw Bridge!

What can you say, it's the Golden gate bridge!!!! Fantastic place to visit on a bicycle.

Second time to be here, also after trip to Alcatraz. The north wind is so powerful so it s not really comfortable to stay on the river bank for enjoy the view. However, still grateful to have an afternoon without the annoying rains during the chilling February

Classic, iconic, if you are on a tourist trip tip San Francisco this is a must see

Amazing in every way, from any point of view and in any weather. We went there and across by bike which we highly recommend. Completely different experience and more rewarding to cross at your own pace.

Fabulous views, great weather, beautiful walk. Celebrated part of my honey moon there. #Thebealievables

Wow.... Amazing place.....
Wonderful experience....

Wow this place is well known for a reason. Great place to go during the summer but fall or winter not so much, especially if you are not used to the cold.

Great View over the Golden Gate Bridge from an old militari base. Love that Bridge. Normally its often cloudy and its not possible to see the bridge in that light. But we had luck and had the greatest weather. Feeling happy :)

Best of Historic Bridge in California and Learnt lots of about Concept, Structure (Theory & Design of Structure), details from Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center. Very very Interesting for Architects and Civil Engineers!

San Francisco is amazing, will definitely go back, so much more to see.
The golden gate bridge is awesome and the views are great as well

This place is awesome! Great view and a must see If in the area. The south side has the better view so start there. Bring the water and sunscreen, you will need it.

A global treasure. So many visit here for six decades. Check out both ends...treasures and vistas will etch into your heart forever.

Overrated bridge. Not too long or nothing really special but it connects San Francisco to the bay so it is functional. Most times bsd traffic and there is a toll to pay... You can walk on it and this is awesome but you need to find somewhere to park and leave your car - good luck with it!!! Way too busy most times....

A very gorgeous bridge. Enjoyed walking and driving on it as well. Would not be smart leaving SF without seeing this piece of structure.

Engineering marvel be there at least once in a life

It's one place that you have to visit at least once in your lifetime. Very beautiful place and many places to take nice pictures.

My daughter and I drove up the scenic route to see the Golden Gate Bridge up close. We were just in time to see the sunset. The views up on top we're magnificent. I didn't bring a jacket so I was freezing my buns off but it was all worth it!

If you go to SF, you must go here. Views r both breathtaking and beautiful. I mean, it's the Golden Gate Bridge folks.

Stunning bridge with amazing views in an unique location.

This amazing bridge is one of the best tourists attractions in San Francisco. You can enjoy the view of the bridge from different viewpoints in San Francisco or take a one hour cruise. During a cruise, the ship is going under the bridge, so it is possible to observe it from different points.

Another great experience is a walk on the bridge. Take in a mind that the bridge is pretty long, something about 2.7 km.

Sometimes, it is foggy here and the bridge seems to be disappeared. Don't be frustrated, the weather can change rapidly. It was very foggy when my cruise started, and when we got to the bridge, it showed up from the fog like in a fairytale. It was a wonderful experience.

Beautiful and mysterious bridge! Must see! Walk bridge to the other side. It takes approximately 1hr 30min to the Sausalito ferry. The ferry will take you back to the land $7/pp (if I remember that correctly). Wear warm clothes!

Nice! And i loved the little street by the ocean that you have to walk by to reach the beginning of the bridge

I left a three star review because the bridge is cool but not much to do there other then taking a photo and walking around the park. The small museum was closed and the bathrooms were extremely dirty and graffiti everywhere.

Wasn't even gold. 0/10.

View was nice though.

It's a bridge. An amazing and beautiful bridge! The park also has interesting exhibits with the amazing view.

Stunning view when when it's cloudy. If you want to go across it without a car and aren't super into walking you should definitely rent a bike because it is a long way to go. I would also recommend bringing a light jacket since it does get very windy.

I booked Uber from Airport. It takes around 25 mins to reach. If you have a layover for around 4-5 hours you can visit this place

Since it was once in a life time experience, it was surreal to say the least. And since I went there just before sunset, the shades of the sun, combined with the wind in my face ensured I never forgot this experience.

This iconic landmark doesn't need explaining. However, I recommend walking or cycling across to get the full experience.

It honestly a place I've never been to and I'm super paranoid about going into big cities due to crime and high rates of poverty but I took the leap when I was traveling through santa cruz to make it a point to see 1 of the greatest pieces of architecture ever constructed and I do not regret it honestly so breathtaking to relax to after a 6+ hour drive if you're in california stop here and sight see it's really an immaculate piece of this world

I have a suggestion if driving a motor coach don t go to the compact lane. My husband did and left our bumper there and blew out tire on car dolly and the rim was destroyed. One great thing to know is they have Road Assistant that gets there quickly and has no problem helping change tire. He was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for your assistance

I have been to this bridge at its various sections, near and far, crossed it, and have taken a lot of selfies with her and I will never get tired of doing so. Whether partially covered by Carl, the fog or fully bare for all the world to see on a clear day, the view of the Golden Gate Bridge never fails to mesmerize. I will always leave my here.

Wonderful iconic landmark. Gift shop is a bit run down, - but don't let that stop you visiting this marvellous bridge.

It s a beautiful piece of art and a beautiful bridge to look at. The views are beautiful and worth a visit it. Cross it it s totally worth it.