Golden
Gate Bridge
US Highway 101
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: (415) 921-5858
Payment:
Cash
Parking:
Lot; metered |
The View:
From the Enterprise returning home in "Star Trek"
to Jimmy Stewart rescuing Kim Novak in "Vertigo,"
the Golden Gate has served as the backdrop for countless
dramatic scenes. From the moment you first visit, it's not
hard to see why. Don't miss the dot-sized boats far below
you, the spectacular cityscape to the south, the towering
hills to the north or the occasional daredevil cable
climbers.
The
Facts:
The bridge is easy
to approach by car or tour bus. Once you're there, walk or
bicycle across to slowly savor the experience. There's no
bad time to cross the bridge--unless you're a commuter in
rush-hour traffic. The views are spectacular by day or
night. And if it feels like the bridge is moving, it is:
Golden Gate was built to sway 27 feet from side to side as
protection against powerful winds.
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