The bridge is gorgeous, and the history and design...

The bridge is gorgeous, and the history and design was well explained by the surrounding area. The bridge cables are a meter in diameter! I also very much liked that the principles behind a suspension bridge (tension in the cables) is explained in easily relatable ways. The views of the Bay, Alcatraz and Angel Island are wonderful, and while I was there, the fog just concealed the top of the bridge giving it a mysterious look. It's better when it's clear enough to see the Bay, but still a pretty piece of engineering.