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Worth viewing Golden gate from near view point. You can have a small drive to the view point and can have nice view from there.

A must see, lots of beautiful scenery, and also a great place to tour on bike.

Fantastic experience to walk along the bridge. Lots of photo opportunities as well.

Beautiful coldness! It gets very cold on the bridge be sure to bundle up. No dogs allowed on bridge.

An absolutely gorgeous and impressive piece of engineering. Had wanted to visit my whole life and it did not disappoint. Well worth looking at it from both ends where there is parking. Also worth walking across if you have the time.

You cannot predict the beauty and grandiosity of this bridge until you visit it in person! The views are amazing and ones you will cherish forever. Not to mention it's free to walk! Highly recommend!

Parked at the East Battery, plenty of room and great view.

Nice views, beautiful weather, scenic drive over the bridge.

It is situated in san Fransisco. It is very beautiful. While you are in flight may be you can not see because of the fog. But it is very near to the airport. The bridge is very old and very popular among the tourist. The bridge is red colored which looks very beautiful in day light.

pretty scenic place and nice architechture I would say.
pretty lively and famous aswell

Loved my time here. Will return. Drive to the Fort Point Parking. The walk is too steep!

Crowded but peaceful. Great place to think about the outlook of your life and the purpose and direction you're searching for. Put a jacket on, it's windy and can be cold.

Amazing place. One of the my favorite. I love to look at golden gate bridge from the bottom. There's a spot, called something like fort, under the golden gate bridge from San Francisco side. I love this place. But anywhere you take a picture it would be still perfect

A good place to visit... thanks.. I felt safe..( I am disabled)

The site is beautiful but there is never enough space to park your car.

It was surprisingly cold, and foggy but it was still a site to behold

Before the bridge was built, the only practical short route between San Francisco and what is now Marin County was by boat across a section of San Francisco Bay. A ferry service began as early as 1820, with a regularly scheduled service beginning in the 1840s for the purpose of transporting water to San Francisco.[10]

The Sausalito Land and Ferry Company service, launched in 1867, eventually became the Golden Gate Ferry Company, a Southern Pacific Railroad subsidiary, the largest ferry operation in the world by the late 1920s.[10][11] Once for railroad passengers and customers only, Southern Pacific's automobile ferries became very profitable and important to the regional economy.[12] The ferry crossing between the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco and Sausalito Ferry Terminal in Marin County took approximately 20 minutes and cost $1.00 per vehicle,[when?] a price later reduced to compete with the new bridge.[13][better source needed] The trip from the San Francisco Ferry Building took 27 minutes.

Many wanted to build a bridge to connect San Francisco to Marin County. San Francisco was the largest American city still served primarily by ferry boats. Because it did not have a permanent link with communities around the bay, the city's growth rate was below the national average.[14] Many experts said that a bridge could not be built across the 6,700-foot (2,000-metre) strait, which had strong, swirling tides and currents, with water 372 ft (113 m) deep[15] at the center of the channel, and frequent strong winds. Experts said that ferocious Although the idea of a bridge spanning the Golden Gate was not new, the proposal that eventually took hold was made in a 1916 San Francisco Bulletin article by former engineering student James Wilkins.[16] San Francisco's City Engineer estimated the cost at $100 million (equivalent to $2.3 billion today), and impractical for the time. He asked bridge engineers whether it could be built for less.[10] One who responded, Joseph Strauss, was an ambitious engineer and poet who had, for his graduate thesis, designed a 55-mile-long (89 km) railroad bridge across the Bering Strait.[17] At the time, Strauss had completed some 400 drawbridges most of which were inland and nothing on the scale of the new project.[3] Strauss's initial drawings[16] were for a massive cantilever on each side of the strait, connected by a central suspension segment, which Strauss promised could be built for $17 million (equivalent to $399 million today).[10]

Local authorities agreed to proceed only on the assurance that Strauss would alter the design and accept input from several consulting project experts.[citation needed] A suspension-bridge design was considered the most practical, because of recent advances in metallurgy.[10]

Strauss spent more than a decade drumming up support in Northern California.[18] The bridge faced opposition, including litigation, from many sources. The Department of War was concerned that the bridge would interfere with ship traffic. The US Navy feared that a ship collision or sabotage to the bridge could block the entrance to one of its main harbors. Unions demanded guarantees that local workers would be favored for construction jobs. Southern Pacific Railroad, one of the most powerful business interests in California, opposed the bridge as competition to its ferry fleet and filed a lawsuit against the project, leading to a mass boycott of the ferry service.[10]

In May 1924, Colonel Herbert Deakyne held the second hearing on the Bridge on behalf of the Secretary of War in a request to use federal land for construction. Deakyne, on behalf of the Secretary of War, approved the transfer of land needed for the bridge structure and leading roads to the "Bridging the Golden Gate Association" and both San Francisco County and Marin County, pending further bridge plans by Strauss.[19] Another ally was the fledgling automobile industry, which supported the development of roads and bridges to increase demand for automobiles.[13]

The bridge's name was first used

What can I say... It's the Golden Gate Bridge! Spectacular! So nice to go over the bridge in a convertible on a summer night. You must try it.

Nice walk, but a bit busy. Restroom was closed, but gift shop and food stands were good. Lots to see and learn and we had great weather.

It's wonderful to see this marvellous suspension bridge crossing Golden Gate strait. Cycling over this iconic bridge was amazing experience.

It's a amazing monument to visit during your trip to San Francisco. You can walk across the bridge but just hope your lucky enough for it to be not foggy

The site is visited for many people of the world. People likes take photos and share a good familiar moment. It's the setting places loved for couples who get married in San Francisco. Wonderful place. Unforgettable.

Hard to believe France built this and shipped it over to us. Merci bocoo mon amigos.

Wow, just wow. Thank you SF for maintaining this world wonder!

Once called "the bridge that couldn't be built," today it is one the seven wonders of the modern world. This magnificent span, perhaps San Francisco's most famous landmark, opened in 1937 after a four-year struggle against relentless winds, fog, rock and treacherous tides.

What a structure, an engineering marvel. See a great detail in Bond film "A View to Kill".
Visited with my parents and brothers many times.
Took many relatives to this place
As an engineer, I just can not explain the beauty this gateway to Pacific Ocean.

The photo was taken with my mother in 1982, beauty was diminished at all now a top five visited places in northern california, USA.

We recommend to discover the bridge -and the whole Bay Area- by bicycle. An unforgettable experience for us.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a beautiful and well built bridge.

Beautiful in any weather. I was lucky to see it with plenty of sun and hundreds of tourist.

The Golden Gate strait is a gap in a mountain range that was cut by an ancient river that passed through what was a dry valley until 10,000 years ago. That was when sea level was over 100 meters lower than today. The melting ice caused by the end of the last ice age raised the level of the sea, and the ocean slowly flowed back up the river canyon to form San Francisco Bay. Today, 60% of the rain and snow that falls on the State of California still drains through the Golden Gate.

Loved it..Pacific ocean one side and the Bay of SF on the other..very cool and windy place to be!

A gorgeous structure at a beautiful place. Great place for a walk but bring a warm jacket as it can get windy and cold. Also check out Fort Point below the bridge on the south end.

Loved it. One of the most incredible Man-made structures

Beautiful It can get really crowded, but it s worth it. Definitely should take a bike over the bridge and make a few stops.

It is great; however, the weather should be checked.

Once you drive up the hill that overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge and you get out and look around you realize that there is some history here.

Its a beautiful marvel of human ingenuity that spans a great, beautiful portion of God's creation. There are few more beautiful man-made landmarks in the world. It is truly a modern wonder of the world.

Great day with my daughter riding bikes from San Francisco to Sausalito. Memorable experience no doubt.

What a wonderful bridge to take a stroll on.

San Fran is always foggy so find the time when there is no fog for good pictures.
Fortunately i went at a time when there was no fog and when i was abt ti climb fog started to come in. So i got both kinds of pictures.

One side of the bridge sidewalk is reserved for pedestrians and other side is for bikers. Which is a great way to manage traffic.

There is a cafe right next to pedestrian walkway and a gift shop.

The restrooms are generally very crowded.

Great view during our first visit to area. Got lucky to have moments of seeing the passing fog...

Incredibly breathtaking view of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Definitely recommend taking the bus tour if you're out in San Francisco

Loved the sight at night, impressive with the fog in the background, I was told not to go because of foggy conditions but it was incredible

great place to visit. awesome view of the bay. takes about an hour to walk across, if you take your time.

Awesome views cool breeze while you walk through the bridge one must not miss the place visit while in SF.

We went on both sides of the Golden Gate bridge on our rented bicycles. Cool to see from both sides, but I favoured the city side. Alot of side wind on the bridge.

One of those iconic landmarks that is part of our consciousness. It's like meeting an old friend that turns out to be more magnificent than you anticipated. A really wonderful piece of human engineering. In case you are were wondering, I really enjoyed meeting this bridge. Brilliant.

Wow, this was very cool. We walked across the bridge and the fog was so low that we were able to breath it in. We even saw a whale from the bridge in the water.

Preaty cool place to take pictures. Best way to get there for me was Lyft. Think it be crazy trying to drive when their traffic. Can be windy. Bring a wind breaker

You can't beat the views! There is a lot of walking so dress comfortable and it can be very windy.

Best place in the city. Really a majestic bridge that you can t find anywhere else in the US. Plan to return next time I m in the area!

Our family's visit to the Golden Gate bridge park was very nice. We were able to park on the right side of the highway and take the pedestrian crossing over to the other side where the bridge can be seen. The walkway was only a little creepy (you're under a bridge) and there were a lot of stairs but we all made it (ages 42 to 76). There are restrooms there if needed. A beautiful view on a pretty day.

We have ridden bikes both ways across the bridge and have gone on the Saucelito side up to the view areas. And the City side near Cliff House for the opposite view. We love the bridge and when we are in the Bay Area we don't resist its call. We have taken thousands of pictures in all weather, day and night of the beautiful bridge.

Breath taking bridge. Only problem is parking, you will have trouble finding parking up the hill for that perfect shot.

Beautiful view a must stop place to see if u r in san Francisco

It's not just a bridge. It's a landmark and a wonderful and beautiful example of engineering.

Came on a sunny day and it was awesome. Parking wasn't at all terrible and we found a good spot just right below the bridge. There was a climb to the bridge itself but it was not all bad because of the path already paved. It was a Memorial Day weekend and was busy. Still the crowd did not stop me from having a great time with family. Did not see any sea lions though..i guess next time.

A must go to place when you are in San Francisco. There are lots of places nearby to just sit and relax. You can walk with your favourite ones and spend some time during sunset. The trip to Golden Gate Bridge itself will be pleasant given the route you may have to take

Great views, and pretty easy to walk or cycle across. Definitely worth doing!

Pretty impressive and even better weather in the summer. A must see landmark. We are from Texas and showed up on the tour bus (open top) in shorts and a t - shirt. Felt like a good Texas winter in the middle of July.

What can I say it's always fun to see this bridge. If you're not going to walk across it it's best to see the scenic views across the bridge and up the mountain.

Blazing saddles bike rentals, road from pier 39, to bridge and across down to Sausalito. Beautiful family adventure.

No toll so keep it going through the toll gate
if you're going to walk the bridge get there early lots of traffic and hardly any parking

Must visit when in SFO, drive through the bridge up the hill for nice view

It was the best it was beautiful! They have a nice shop to buy souvenir. Great place to take pictures & the Golden gate bridge behind you looks Great. Lots of beautiful flowers all around. You can see Alcatraz from distance loved it.

Cool tourist spot. Parking sucks so take ride-share.

Fascinating bridge! You can see the Alcatraz Island and very beautiful scene of the city and the sea from above. Be prepared for the cold wheather and take a camera with yourself :) have fun!

Visited here a lot. Great pictures on both sides of the bridge and took a boat trip too. Loved it

If you re in San Francisco you have to go there. The bridge is just so massive and really fascinating. I recommend to rent a bike and drive over the bridge as well as take pictures from a place where you can view the bridge in all of its beauty.

We were fortunate that it was a sunny day and wind was just 8 miles per hour. We could take lot of pictures. There are many spots on both side of bridge to take pictures. Parking is difficult to find on san Francisco side even thought it is paid. The route from hill is very scenic.

Never ending Beauty and maximum photographed place. A cup of Starbucks coffee in hand, makes it look even more wonderful.

To much fog couldn't see bridge. Worst date ever !!

I saved this woman s life when she almost fell out and she looked in my eyes and said thank you band I said suicide is never a option and she said thank you again then the police officer came over and walked us to safety and then people were questioning me about the dent in my head and I got sad and ran in front of a car but I m in therapy now my therapist is wonderful/your welcome for me sharing my true story

If you never visited this is a good day trip. Walk bike or drive across the bridge. Visit the old post under the bridge same time.

Wonderful place, cannot miss it if you visit San Fran

Mandatory shoot if you in SFO ! No description specified just come and enjoy the atmoshpere.

Super noisy to walk across, but so amazing. What a great city!