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Golden Gate Bridge

US Hwy 101
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: (415) 921-5858

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Golden Gate Bridge

What Users are Saying:

  • Convenient hours
  • Short lines
  • Ample parking
  • Friendly staff
5 Star Rating
 
(27 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
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3 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Golden Gate Bridge

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/09/2008 Posted by rockngal

riding across the Golden Gate Bridge is the BEST!!! Going north across the bridge is slightly hard yet 100% worth it when going back (south) with the wind doing the work!

Pros: the views

Cons: the $5 toll when driving

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/17/2006 Posted by olphart

And for good reason. The views are fabulous (especially at sundown) of the SF skyline. The pullouts at both ends of the bridge and the area by Fort Point are worth the stop for the shutterbug in you. The bridge is free going north (towards Sausalito) and $5.00 coming south. If you have three or more people in the car the bridge troll will let you pass for free.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/2004 Posted by smarnold

A must do for everyone who visits San Francisco. On 4/7/2002, we chose to venture across the Golden Gate Bridge after lunch at Horizons in Sausalito. It was much longer than the 3/4 mile walk we were told it would take to reach the bridge but this adventure was well worth it. The view of San Francisco was truly breathtaking! It is a walk and view Tim and I will never forget!

Pros: Free To Walk, Amazing View

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/29/2004 Posted by jenniferlea

The view of the Golden Gate Bridge is breathtaking no matter where you see it from and every time you see it. It's architechtural genious.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/29/2004 Posted by red98head

I first saw the Golden Gate Bridge when I was about 6 or 7 and my aunt lived in San Francisco. We used to walk up to her roof and watch the sun over the Golden Gate Bridge. It was and still is my favorite place to be...it's so calming.

3 Star Rating: Average

01/29/2004 Posted by gary2you

What free? It costs $5.00 each way to cross. This is a great site to see, but doesn't belong in a free catagory.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/07/2003 Posted by isundari

The bridge is so huge. Very well maintained. Amazing engineering.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/31/2003 Posted by anlim2000

there's nothing better than cruising the bridge with the california sun and breeze... if you're in the SF area, you MUST drive through!

3 Star Rating: Average

12/29/2002 Posted by caitlinpete

The bridge might be a wonder to behold, but in a practical sense, it is not practical. It serves an essential link from the City to Marin County, but at a expensive price. If a tourist wants to save money, he will walk across instead of driving. However, there is a real possibility that the weather would be too cold, wet, and/or windy to enjoy the walk across the span.

Pros: views, bigger than life, can drive it or walk

Cons: toll is too expensive, there is no stopping, often windy

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/20/2002 Posted by magikmike

Truly awe inspiring. I am a native S.F. but have been abroad, and still think the "city" and "the Bridge" are truly the most spectacular site seeing places in the world.

Pros: atmosphere, the people

Cons: zero, none, zero

Editor's Review

The beautiful red-orange bridge has become the defining symbol of the Bay Area.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

On the north side, the Vista Point parking lot is free and open 7am to 7pm daily, but there's a four-hour limit. The southeast parking lot is metered, so bring some quarters.

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Attraction Information

Admission

  • San Francisco-bound vehicles $5

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Payment Types

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