San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge - Helpful Travel Information



The Golden Gate Bridge is the icon of San Francisco.

The visitor areas of the bridge are now open and offer history and views of the Bay.

• The Bridge Pavilion tells stories of the Bridge and offers information services, exhibits, and merchandise.

• The Bridge Round House provides guided Bridge tours and the Bridge Photo Experience,

• Trail and Overlooks. Two new overlooks, on the west side of the Bridge, offers great views!

• Walk the sidewalk of the bridge!

One of the most photographed bridges in the world, make sure that you add it to your photo collection.

Tickets: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour

More useful information below in this Golden Gate Bridge travel guide for new visitors to San Francisco.

 Address

 Battery Cranston Rd, San Francisco, CA 94129

Admission Fee and Hours

Golden Gate Bridge Admission :

FREE - To Walk is Free

FEE for Car Parking and Tours

Golden Gate Bridge Hours :

For Viewing - Open 24 Hours

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center -

9 AM - 6 PM (Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas)

For Pedestrians/Bike - East Sidewalk -

5 AM-9 PM (Mar-Oct)

5 AM-6:30 PM (Nov-Feb)

Getting There

Getting to Golden Gate Bridge - Directions, by Public Transport, Bicycle, Tours, Car Parking Information

Recommendations

• Walking is the best way to see the bridge and surround views so take the pedestrian/ bike sidewalk.

• Take a jacket because weather, especially the fog, is unpredictable in San Francisco even in the warmer months.

• Take public transportation or a bike if possible. Parking is limited and expensive!

• Try Golden Gate Bay Tour - to Explore one of California's most iconic Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco Bay

Website

 San Francisco Golden Gate Information Website
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - $32.00

Want to experience San Francisco's must-do attraction? Take the 60-minute Golden Gate Bay Cruise and you'll see why it's the perfect introduction to San Francisco. The narrated one-hour cruise does a loop of San Francisco Bay, sailing next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge.