This is a recognizable iconic structure you must s...

This is a recognizable iconic structure you must see. There is a medium size parking lot that has a steady flow of people leaving, pay for the 2 hrs of parking as you will prob end up using it. Cost is about $1 per hr and you need to pay by using the machine near the restrooms, make note of your parking space number. It takes about 20-30 mins to walk out to the halfway span of the bridge. There are several unbelievable views from all over the bridge. Lots of facts and old construction pics for viewing near the parking lot. The walk on the bridge is VERY noisy, windy and cold! Make sure to bring a sweater, unless you re from Canada or Minnesota ha ha. When leaving we HAD to turn right and then cross the bridge, no charge, didn t know we couldn t go left. There is a great stopping place on the other side with beautiful views also. When we drove back to SF over the bridge we found out that you CAN T pay cash toll, they take a pic of your plate and send you a bill for $7.75 or you can log onto FasTrack and pay using a credit card by giving your license plate number. If you have a rental car they will charge you approx $35 fee for paying one of these tolls. The website lets you set up dates to pay tolls for your license plate, and avoid the fees. Enjoy!