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Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. 

Although shrouded in mist for a lot of the time, one of the most photographed bridges in the world is still a stunning sight and something of an event to cross. It inspires awe and fires up the imagination with its size, scale and beauty. This icon of American architecture stretches 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) across the "Golden Gate", the opening of San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.   

The single-span suspension bridge connects San Francisco and Marin County. It took four years to build, opened to traffic in 1937 and was designed to withstand winds of more than 100 miles (161 kilometers) per hour. At the time of its completion, the Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world, but that record has been broken several times since.  

The structure offers some terrific views of the bay area, the city skyline, the Pacific Ocean and Marin Headlands on the north side of the bridge. To make the most of the views and to get a sense of the bridge’s size, cycle or walk across. If you’re driving you’ll be concentrating on the traffic. 

Pedestrians can only use the bridge during daylight hours and walk on the east sidewalk. A small barrier runs the length of the sidewalk and separates it from the road. Cyclists can use both east and west sidewalks. It is usually very windy high above the water, so layers of clothing are advisable even in the summer.

Enjoy one of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge from Vista Point at the north part of the bridge in Marin County. At any time of day it’s a glorious spectacle: at dawn it slowly brightens up with the rising sun, and at night the lights sparkle and bounce off the dark water.

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Feb 21, 2020

Beware. A law was passed unbeknownst to us (in 2013) that if you accidentally cross the Gold Gate going northbound (no toll), you cannot come back across going South bound with out Fast Trak. The only way to pay your bill is when it comes in the mail in 2 days, which will never arrive in time so you will have to pay a fine. Or, if you KNOW you will be coming southboud into the city in advance, you can pay your toll online with the exact date(s).

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Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2020

Check out Fort Point as well

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Verified traveler
Nov 25, 2019

After check i get called back to sign docs and to provide $50.00 deposit. The deposit will be refunded 3 to 5 days. Refreshments at office were disgusting. Shady characters every where. The room was excellent except no hot water at all. The hot water never came on. Called front desk at 11pm they said, "...water heater just got turned on..."

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Oct 24, 2019

of course this iconoc bridge is a vision to behold.

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Oct 13, 2019

Iconic, must-walk

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Verified traveler
Sep 18, 2019

Walk across the bridge!

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