Landmark

Golden Gate Bridge

Marina and Presidio, San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge and its orange-red towers seen from the headlands on a clear day
Photo: Tom Hilton / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Suspension bridge between San Francisco and Marin County, 1.7 miles long, opened in 1937.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Best time Early morning
Free

Insider tip

The Golden Gate Bridge District's page and the Parks Conservancy page cover visiting and getting there.

What the guides say about Golden Gate Bridge

These are the months when you're most likely to get a clear afternoon at the Golden Gate Bridge and a dry walk along Lands End.

Sausalito is a waterfront town just north of the Golden Gate, and three of the guides add a bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge with the ferry back.

View on the interactive map Google Maps directions

What's on near Golden Gate Bridge

Smaller local events at and near Golden Gate Bridge

  • Golden Gate Bridge Activities

    Sat 14 Nov · Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Golden Gate Bridge.

    11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

  • Golden Gate Bridge Activities

    Wed 18 Nov · Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Golden Gate Bridge.

    11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

  • Golden Gate Bridge Activities

    Sat 21 Nov · Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Golden Gate Bridge.

    11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

  • Golden Gate Bridge Activities

    Wed 25 Nov · Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Golden Gate Bridge.

    11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

  • Golden Gate Bridge Activities

    Sat 28 Nov · Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Golden Gate Bridge.

    11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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Nearby

Fort Point National Historic Site Landmark · 3 min walk Brick fort under the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge, managed by the National Park Service. Golden Gate Overlook Viewpoint · 4 min walk Coastal bluff overlook in the Presidio with benches and a view of the bridge towers between two cypress trees. Warming Hut Cafe · 6 min walk Cafe and park store at the west end of Crissy Field serving tea, hot chocolate and Equator Coffee. Crissy Field Park · 11 min walk Shoreline park on a former airfield with a restored tidal marsh, a promenade, meadows and an education center. The Walt Disney Family Museum Museum · 21 min walk Museum on the life and legacy of Walt Disney, at 104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio. Baker Beach Beach · 22 min walk Beach on the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with views toward the Golden Gate Bridge, parking, picnic tables and restrooms.

Around Marina and Presidio

Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, Fort Point, Fort Mason and the Presidio

Marina and Presidio has 14 places on the map. It runs from Fort Mason west along the Marina shoreline and Crissy Field to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Marina and Presidio has 14 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 6 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 1 cafe, 1 viewpoint, 1 beach, 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 1 bar. Read the Marina and Presidio guide.

Good to know

How long do you need at Golden Gate Bridge?
Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Golden Gate Bridge?
Early morning.

Stay near Golden Gate Bridge

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