Is the Golden Gate Bridge Your Dream Attraction?
Definitely, Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoint is one of the most loved attractions in the world, hope you all seen this bridge in many movies, in the first vision for sure you all really wanted to visit this bridge in your life, apart from its attractive structure.
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Are you keen to know about the “Golden Gate Bridge”?
It is one of the most famous icons in the world, it screened in many Hollywood Movies and its stunning performance made it stand out of many idols.
About Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge, this bridge built intended to connect San Francisco and Marin County, 1.6 km object which connects San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
This bridge is a symbol of San Francisco, California. It opened in 1937 and its total length is 8,980 feet, width is 90 feet and height is 746 feet. This bridge declared as “Wonders of the Modern World” by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Why is the Golden Gate Bridge Most Famous?
“Golden Gate Bridge” is one of the most famous bridges in the world. It had been thought to build a bridge at this location would be impossible due to strong current, depth water, fog, and strong winds and this plan was treated as unacceptable in a visual point.
However, later on, Newyork’s Manhattan Bridge designer Leon Moisseif and the team succeeded in the construction in 1937. This was the highest suspension bridge at the time it was built, and this bridge replaced 20 minutes ferry crossing from San Francisco to Martin County.
So until 1964, this bridge had the longest suspension bridge main span in the world. Now it became the second-longest suspension bridge main span in the United States.
Golden Gate Bridge acting as a gateway to the Pacific Ocean and connecting San Francisco with north California, and this bridge ranks at the 9th longest bridge in the world, but still it “Golden Gate Bridge” screened in many movies.
- Dar Passage (1947)
- It Came from Beneath Sea (1955)
- Vertigo (1958)
- Superman: The Movie (1978)
- A View to a Kill (1985)
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
- Interview with the Vampire (1994)
- X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
- Zodiac (2007)
- Big Hero 6 (2014)
- Godzilla (2014)
- Terminator: Genisys (2015)
See the “Golden Gate Bridge” is most famous in the Hollywood industry and it screened in all top movies. So this way also it is famous amongst Hollywood movie lovers and without stopping still it attracts more than 10 million visitors yearly.
How do I get to the Golden Gate Bridge Bridge Viewpoint?
From downtown take number 38 Geary Boulevard to Park Presidio and transfer to number 28 Northbound to the Golden Gate Bridge or else if you take Golden Gate Transit from San Francisco number 10, 70 or 80 lines will take you to the Golden Gate Bridge.
What is the Best time to visit the Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoint?
You can visit the bridge throughout the year but the recommended best months to visit are September to October.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoint?
It is a place built to view the Golden Gate Bridge from different places from different angles, so it is not only for the purpose of viewing the bridge but it has many things to do, so it is called viewpoint.
What are the available viewpoints on the Golden Gate Bridge? 7 Viewpoints
1. Fort Point National Historic Site
It is located at the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge at the end Marine Drive on the Presidio of San Francisco, it called as “Pride of the Pacific” and many other names, so during the Golden Gate Bridge without demolishing Fort Point the team created a special arch allowed the construction to occur over Fort Point.
You can to things at Fort National Historic Site
- Guardian of the Golden Gate Video Program @ Fort Point Theatre
- Building the Golden Gate Bridge Video Program @ Fort Point Theatre
- Ready & Forward Exhibit @ 2nd Floor (Fort point south end)
- The Lights of Fort Point Exhibit @ 2nd Floor (Fort point south end)
- Gatekeepers Exhibit @ 2nd Floor (Fort point south end)
- Bridging the Golden Gate Exhibit @ 3rd Floor (Fort point south end)
- Seasonal Programs and Walking Tours
- `Hiking – Picturesque Trails, Vista Points, Golden Gate & Pacific Overlooks
- Take Cruise to Enjoy the Scenic Bridge
- Photography and many more things to do
Inside the bridge and nearby cafeteria, book store and many more things to do, this is one of the best viewpoints.
2. Baker Beach
West of the Golden Gate is Baker Beach, this beach is unsafe for swimming due to its large waves and rips currents, it gives the best panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
You can do a few things
- Hikes – Coastal Trail on the Cliffside
- Fishing
- Picnics
- Photography
3. Fort Baker
“Fort Baker” is the final “Post to Park” conversion in the Golden Gate National Parks, this located north of the Golden Gate Bridge, this parkland area is 335 acres, it has 25 historic army buildings, still gun emplacements are there, trails and forested areas climbing up to San Francisco.
You may love all these activities
- Fishing and Crabbing at Horseshoe Cove
- Sailboat at the Boat Ramp in Horseshoe Cove
- Hike at Drown Road and Chapel Step Trail
- Walk along Waterfront
- Spectacular Views of Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay
- Discover Seacoast Fortifications at Battery Yates
- Wildlife and Plant Species
- Cycling and many more things to do
Fort Bake’s viewpoint is in the National Park, so this is one of the best viewpoints and you can spend a lot of time in this place.
4. Crissy Field
“Crissy Field” is the dynamic hub for the Golden Gate National Parks, this center’s programs are created to motivate the new generations, this center partnered with schools and community centers and organizing many programs at a low cost or free of charge. This viewpoint really suits for new generations due to its learning availabilities.
You can involve in many things such as
- Camping at Presidio
- Community Programs
- Inspiring Young Leaders
- Urban Trailblazers
- Watersheds
- Outdoor Environmental Activities
- Ranger Programs
- Bike Tours
- Photography
Crissy Field is really suitable for young generations, you can learn a lot while enjoying the Golden Gate Bridge views, this viewpoint is really useful, so never miss a trip here, please visit for more details Crissy Field Center | Golden Gate National
5. Battery East Vista
Battery East Vista was built in 1870. You can view the brick-lined magazine built to protect the large Rodman guns and their ammunition. In 1873 the Battery East constructions began and also paths constructed to connect East and West Batteries, it is a Sea coastal defense area.
Battery East Vista is one of the historical places and you may be able to enjoy coastal views
There things you may like to do near Battery East Vista
- Coastal Trail
- Historic Military Fortifications
- Walt Disney Family Museum
- Marshall’s Beach
- Walking Tours
- Cycling
- Outdoor Exploration and many more things to do
6. Land End
Land End is a park within the Golden Gate National Recreation area, it has more rocky and windswept at the entrance of the Golden Gate, Land End trails allows you to see the entire Golden Gate Bridge, from California Coastal trail, is used for hiking, walking and running and also can view Marin Headlands, the Pacific Ocean, Mile Rock lighthouse, this trail offers seating and photo-taking opportunities.
Also, you can do many things
- Lands End Visitors Centre
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Penzance Leisure Centre
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Sennen Cove
- Porthcurno Beach
- Coast 2 Coast Karting and many more things to do
7. Golden Gate Overlook
Golden Gate Overlook is the best view, it offers a view which no other viewpoints can give, so you can take photo or wedding photoshoot, sceneries are good here, this scenic vista and Pacific overlook were built in 2012 to honor the Golden Gate Bridge on its 75th Anniversary, Three major multi used park trails are “California Coastal Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and these can be reached by PresidiGo Shuttle or Car.
You can view the Golden Gate Bridge from these trails but most recommended is “Pacific
Overlook” trail, this located above the Presidio’s coastal bluffs, so you can view the Pacific Ocean,
Land’s End and Golden Gate Bridge.
Many more things to do
- Biking
- Hiking
- Relax under the Cypress Trees
- Fabulous Ocean View and many more things to do
Golden Gate Overlook is one of the best viewpoints, don’t miss to try this viewpoint.
In common “Front Point National Historic Site” and “Golden Gate Overlook” are the outstanding viewpoints, Crissy Field is also known for best view, the welcome center is located at south edge, it has parking facilities, cafes, bathrooms, and souvenir shops, you can sail between “San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean” this is one of the best attraction visitors ever loved, so don’t wait to add Golden Gate Bridge to your next travel itinerary.
Conclusion
I hope this article is more useful for travelers if you ever had a chance to visit the USA don’t ever miss the “Golden Gate Bridge”.
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