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Walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, I was in aw...

Walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, I was in awe of how enormous an undertaking this must have been in the 30s. If you have the time, I recommend taking a walk across the bridge. Pictures from afar don't do it justice! Along the way, there are informative plaques for you to learn more about the bridge.

Besides driving, there are lots of ways to get to the bridge, including the HOHO bus and San Francisco's Muni buses (the 76x on weekends is especially speedy).

World Famous Landmark in SF

World Famous Landmark in SF

Pros: The bridge is beautiful. There is no other alternative. It shortens the distance between SF and Marin/North Bay. Beautiful view of the city of SF. Very distinct shade of red. Money printer for San Francisco.

Cons: Traffic can be absolutely horrible for daily commuters and tourists. Also, the bridge is very narrow, so be careful driving and walking on it.

Tips: Come on off hours during the weekday for the least crowded views and best scenery. Walk the bridge, but be careful of cyclists and other pedestrians. Bring a jacket and clothes; it is always VERY Cold on the bridge, even if it seems nice and sunny. Bring a camera!

Overall: It is a world famous landmark, the very definition for some of SF. It is beautiful and plays an important role in SF both culturally and economically.

Always breathtaking to cross. The Vista Point exit...

Always breathtaking to cross. The Vista Point exit on the northside immediately after you cross is a must stop. The view from the 24 hr rest stop is unbelievable. When I was there, the sun was just about to set, and there were hundreds of sailboats in the bay, and the dog was starting to roll in over or thru the bridge towers. Simply beautiful. We actually spent the night in this 24 hrs rest stop and enjoyed the view in the morning with a cup of coffee. Definitely a great experience crossing the bridge and spending time looking at it from the Vista Point on the northside.

It was beautiful, but I think they should have don...

It was beautiful, but I think they should have done a better job with signage for exactly when cyclists are allowed on the bridge. I think on weekends only pedestrians are allowed to cross the bridge on the walkway, but several cyclists/locals were still trying to do it and were not pleasant to the pedestrians/tourists.

The government minions are busy jacking up the tol...

The government minions are busy jacking up the toll. Talk about wealth redistribution:
Take from the hard working and give it to over paid, over pensioned.

Why do we still have tolls at all ??

Why aren't bridges just another piece of road??

Why are we paying people to sit in little smog filled rooms and be rude to drivers all day and night????

Lay them all off and put the money into paint, cones and such.....

The Golden Gate Bridge is truly awe inspiring. It ...

The Golden Gate Bridge is truly awe inspiring. It is had not to be enthralled by this landmark and the work and years that went into constructing it and keeping it pristine despite millions of commuters crossing per year. When the San Francisco fog settles in, it is an ethereal sight

While it s a you have to say you ve been there d...

While it s a you have to say you ve been there destination, it s not amazing. We looked at it from the persidio side and the little park there is pretty gross - garbage, graffiti and homeless everywhere. Driving over it is just like driving in normal traffic in any city. So go but don t plan your whole day around it.

There are several vantage points for taking pictur...

There are several vantage points for taking pictures with the Golden Gate. I highly recommend stopping down by the Fort-unless you dare the treacherous stairs on the other side of the hillside

I love that place the first time i went there it w...

I love that place the first time i went there it was awsome becase you get a great view of the enbarcadero but me being kind of scare of the hight if the brigdge that did not stop me from going its an awsome place to visit if you are around the bay area for vacation

A wonder of engineering, however as the site denot...

A wonder of engineering, however as the site denotes that now the Akashi of Kobe, Japan is the longest suspension bridge all over the world, less interesting than it, but the scenary around this bridge is incomparable to Japan's.

It's incorporated in 1828.links Napa and Sonoma va...

It's incorporated in 1828.links Napa and Sonoma valley with SFO.Munibus no 28 takes up to end point.round cafe is there to sit and sip coffee and to view tough iron bridge which almost remains covered in clouds.beautiful view from upside.one can walk through bridge and admire chilled breeze of Pacific ocean Alcatraz jail in mid of ocean and side view of SFO is amazing

Beautiful! Such a magnificent thing standing there...

Beautiful! Such a magnificent thing standing there with all its glory, attracting so many tourists and visitors every day.. It's quite the favorite spot for many people, so weekdays before 5pm is the recommended time otherwise, there is trouble finding parking space .. but, it's a place you don't wanna cross off the bucket list.

While my wife an I were out getting some exercise ...

While my wife an I were out getting some exercise by "Urban Hiking" we decided to walk to and across the Golden Gate. Something everyone should do. If you get to either pillar of the bridge from either side, the crowd thins out. The center walk way of the bridge is lightly crowded.

It's the Golden Gate bridge, you never know what y...

It's the Golden Gate bridge, you never know what your experience may be. Covered in clouds coming from the mountains, sunny day, super windy when you walk it, night lights, City view, anytime any day your experience can change. Like nothing you've ever experienced.

This is just my opinion, but you have to put forth...

This is just my opinion, but you have to put forth a lot of effort to not like this bridge. There s so many different places for good views on both sides of the day, and you can also walk or bike across the bridge. It is more than a landmark of the city, it s a national landmark.

The View was absolutely amazing the only thing is ...

The View was absolutely amazing the only thing is the other bicyclers were driving really fast and for a new Rider it was kind of scary having them wisk by just know that the left lane is for oncoming bikes and the right lane is for you just like driving a car dont in the other lane or you could crash with someone

Must admit this bridge was so beautiful! WOW!! It ...

Must admit this bridge was so beautiful! WOW!! It was definitely crowded as it is a popular attraction. I must admit I was able to capture the scenery. Definitely a romantic spot! I recall seeing "Full House" back in the day and seeing the bridge. It's free! We got a parking spot but definitely scarce.

Absolutely beautiful! Breathtaking view. Right acr...

Absolutely beautiful! Breathtaking view. Right across the bridge is Sausalito which is another gorgeous little city to visit. Great shops, view of San Francisco, and wonderful restaurants! A fantastic way to spend a day!!

You can enjoy by either walking or cycling across ...

You can enjoy by either walking or cycling across this bridge.
There are some mid points in this bridge where you can stop and enjoy the view without blocking the passers.
If you have car then better part either side of the bridge and take a walk.

A long bridge of industrial ages made from steel.

A long bridge of industrial ages made from steel.
This site is usually very foggy. It took about 50 minutes to walk from one side to another. The view from the above over the sea is definitely remarkable.
Beware you have to encounter crowds of tourists .

Truly one of the most unique spots to visit in all...

Truly one of the most unique spots to visit in all of the United States. Breathtaking views and you will be astounded by the towering size of the bridge. One of the things that you must do if you ever visit San Francisco. Guaranteed for some picturesque moments and memories.

Really great day. Dress for cold weather no matter...

Really great day. Dress for cold weather no matter what, it get so windy out there. Takes a bit longer than expected, we hired bikes to ride across which was super fun. It ended up taking around 2 hours. The direction of bikes changes at certain times, that was a little confusing figuring out which way to go but makes sense once you get there.

The day I visited it was cool, cloudy and threaten...

The day I visited it was cool, cloudy and threatened rain. Although when I arrived the top of the bridge was covered by clouds it soon cleared so we could see the whole bridge.

There are plenty of accessable viewing areas to see the bridge at different angles and elevations.

The welcome center has lots of souvenirs and even rain ponchos should it rain and prices are decent given the tourism nature of the location.



Washrooms are cleaned regularly and are plentiful for the amount of tourists that come and go.

Be sure to pay attention and look toward downtown San Francisco, you can get a great view at the highest elevation up near the cafe and the flag.

I'm glad that I got so spend a few hours there.

Overall the walk felt very long, compared to the d...

Overall the walk felt very long, compared to the drive. 99% of the time there is too much fog to see the bridge itself, which is a shame. Walking it is still a great experience and I think you should just do it. Is it amazing? No. Is it worth your time? Kind of. Do I recommend doing it? Yes.