Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco: Address, Phone Number, Golden Gate Bridge Reviews: 4.5/5
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
4.5
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
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Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway to San Francisco.
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gsgman777
Columbia, IL355 contributions
It's a bridge!
May 2021
Yes, it's a large bridge that was normally cover in fog. Just a bucket list item. Cool to see in person, but yes, it's a bridge.
Written 9 June 2021
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James C
Williamsburg, VA975 contributions
A National Historic Site
Jun 2021 • Couples
I always go to the Golden Gate Bridge every time I visit San Francisco. Last time I got a few good shots on the bridge from both side. Put a walk across it’s span on your bucket list. I did and loved it.
Written 4 June 2021
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John S
Cape Coral, FL786 contributions
Iconic landmark
May 2021
It costs $5.70 to cross this bridge when heading south and nothing when heading north. The bridge is well taken care of and appears in excellent shape.
Written 31 May 2021
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Daveygrohl
Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK280 contributions
View from Alcatraz
May 2020 • Family
The bridge is spectacular from any angle but personally having the bridge in the background whilst on Alcatraz island just rounds how how amazing this city is.
Written 31 May 2021
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bigv34
Tower, MN60 contributions
Golden Gate is Great!!!
May 2021 • Family
We took an opportunity to bike this mighty bridge and what an incredible experience. We had beautiful weather, clear skies, and the views just wow!!! Highly recommend a visit!!!
Written 26 May 2021
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Suzette L
Dallas, Texas44 contributions
Anniversary Trip
Apr 2021
We stop here on our winery tour, so glad we stopped on a clear beautiful day, I think this is a must visit if you are visiting the area.
Written 19 May 2021
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Tablemiller
Coronado, CA9 contributions
Long weekend
May 2021
Majestic structure and view. If you have time walk or bike across. Takes my breath each time I cross.
Written 17 May 2021
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TravelMyty
156 contributions
Architectural stunning!
Apr 2021
Well known red bridge. Architectural stunning! Great experience to drive on the Golden Gate bridge and to witness this architectural structure.
Written 15 May 2021
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JoaquinCartagena
Miami, FL157 contributions
Majestic!
May 2021
Still a must see place to drive or walk across if at all possible--its only one and one half miles and the views are incredible, once you conquer your uneasy felling because of the height.
Written 15 May 2021
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Bidule05
France366 contributions
Isabelle (France)
Sep 2020
We spent one week in San Francisco.
Went to the local bike rental shop, close to Fisherman's wharf in San Francisco. We rented two bikes. We left the piers to do a whole day bike circuit to Sausalito and Tiburon. We passed with our bikes over the famous Golden gate bridge. We had a panoramic viewpoint on San Francisco, San Francisco bay and Pacific ocean!!! It was wonderful!
On next day, we also went by motor boat to see the Golden gate bridge, allowing us to have other viewpoints of this beautiful bridge!
Another day, we saw the Golden gate in the clouds!
I highly recommend to go on the Golden Gate bridge, which is one of the Wonders of California and United states of America!!!
Went to the local bike rental shop, close to Fisherman's wharf in San Francisco. We rented two bikes. We left the piers to do a whole day bike circuit to Sausalito and Tiburon. We passed with our bikes over the famous Golden gate bridge. We had a panoramic viewpoint on San Francisco, San Francisco bay and Pacific ocean!!! It was wonderful!
On next day, we also went by motor boat to see the Golden gate bridge, allowing us to have other viewpoints of this beautiful bridge!
Another day, we saw the Golden gate in the clouds!
I highly recommend to go on the Golden Gate bridge, which is one of the Wonders of California and United states of America!!!
Written 11 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Felipe_Madeira
Tahoe City, CA2 contributions
Olá, poderia me ajudar com informações de como estacionar o motorhome com vista para a Golden Gate?
Tiesha A
Saint Paul, MN0 contributions
Is their an area where i can take a selfie with the bridge in the background? If so where would i stand in order to get most of the entire bridge in the background of ny photo when i go to visit?
AllanA
San Francisco, CA25 contributions
Yes, there are places on both sides of the bridge at the Scenic lookout... on the City side, you can take a selfie all along the path on the East side of the bridge with the best picture standing at the path where it splits between the "walking side of the bridge" and the path going under the bridge for bike riders. On the West lookout point, you can take a selfie all along the parking lot stone wall.
Jonathan Hague
Mauritius51 contributions
I am landing in the San Fran lnternational terminal at 12:45pm with a domestic flight departing from the same airport at 8pm.
Please can I have an idea of the most efficient way to see (best views) and walk the bridge, before grabbing a crab chowder at the dock and returning to the airport. I probably have 2-3 clear hours.
Thanks!
Howard Llewellyn
Bournemouth, UK242 contributions
Get a cab and do the lot
Ibikunle
Lagos, Nigeria28 contributions
That's a resounding yes as my first time seeing it was at night.Magical with the mists hovering over it.The bus 92 and 93 should get you there.Enough time to still take a long walk all the way to see the Palace of Fine Arts if you are up for it.
Lalita1024
New York City, NY28 contributions
I’m going to be in the San Francisco area for a workshop. I won’t be done till 4:30pm and I fly the very next morning. Can I still
Go at night? What is the best way to see it at night? Is there a bus?
Dames
137 contributions
Bus is best and safest way around at night otherwise take an Uber for a round trip! It’s a must even though you don’t have much time. Enjoy.
samanthat648
Santa Rosa, CA1 contribution
I’ve biked the bridge multiple times, however I will be back with friends who have not experienced this must do activity. However, we will be visiting in the heart of winter, the second week of February and I fear it will be so cold on the bridge that we will not be able to enjoy ourselves? Has anyone biked in the winter months? If so, how was it for amateur bikers? TIA
Jameson
London, UK61 contributions
We did it 2 weeks ago (Fisherman's Wharf-Sausalito - up Marin Heights and back to the city). The key is layers of workout gear that you can swap around . There are some steep climbs in the vicinity of the bridge which keep you nice and warm!!!But you will need a couple of layers and warm jacket if you stop . It was cold but blue sky when we did it-specatcular!
Tracey T
Smithers5 contributions
I am curious how wide the bike lane/path over the bridge is? And how much distance between the lane and the edge of the bridge? We have one in our group that is not fond of heights.........TYIA
Gary N
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
The width of the west side crossing (open weekends), is about 10 to 12 feet wide. When riding since your focus is straight ahead, the edge view doesn't really affect riders. The usual morning fog can also serve as good cover for any edge view concerns.
Melissa M
Chicago, IL3 contributions
I’d like to find a review by a reviewers name
Heitor Panetta
Campinas, SP33 contributions
My name is Heitor
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Gate Bridge
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Golden Gate Bridge:
- Golden Gate Bridge Walking Tour (From R 476,95)
- Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental - San Francisco (From R 545,09)
- Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (From R 517,83)
- San Francisco City Tour: 35 Attraction Downhill Walk Tour with Sausalito Ferry (From R 2 166,71)
- Alcatraz Ticket + Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour (From R 1 374,57)
- Hotels near Golden Gate Bridge:
- (2.71 km) Lodge at the Presidio
- (3.12 km) Inn at the Presidio
- (1.96 km) Cavallo Point
- (4.37 km) Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
- (3.97 km) The Inn Above Tide
- Restaurants near Golden Gate Bridge:
- (3.77 km) Scoma's Of Sausalito
- (4.36 km) Chapeau!
- (4.84 km) B. Patisserie
- (1.46 km) The Warming Hut
- (4.65 km) Pacific Cafe
- Attractions near Golden Gate Bridge:
- (0.18 km) Golden Gate Bridge Tours
- (0.18 km) Crissy Field Marsh
- (0.88 km) San Francisco Bay
- (1.06 km) Fort Point National Historic Site
- (1.38 km) Vista Point