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Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge, with its striking Art Deco style, iconic orange towers, and sweeping cables, stands as a marvel of engineering and one of the world's most spectacular bridges. Spanning 1.7 miles and 4,200 feet across San Francisco Bay, it connects the city to the Marin Headlands.

Golden Gate Bridge at San Francisco, California

Getting to the Golden Gate Bridge

Distance from hotel: 4.1 miles

Details

Hours: Open daily. The Bridge Pavilion is open from 9 am to 6 pm. 

Prices: Toll is $6 for cars and $5 for motorcycles. 

Events  

  • The Bridge on the Big Screen at The Presidio Trust 

  • Bike to Work Day 

  • Golden Gate Park 10K 

Activities 

  • Sightseeing & Photography 

  • Guided Tours 

  • Green Screen Photos at Round House 

  • Biking & Walking 

  • Dining at Bridge Café 

  • Shopping & Exhibits at Bridge Pavilion 

Plan Your Stay for Plan Your Visit

Is there a toll to drive across the bridge? 

Yes. The Golden Gate Bridge collects a toll in the southbound direction into San Francisco. The toll is $6 for cars and motorcycles and $5 for the FasTrak Toll. Carpool vehicles pay a $3 toll from 5 -9 am and 4 - 6 pm on weekdays. To use the FasTrak electronic toll system, purchase a tag at www.bayareafastrak.org.

Is it free to walk and drive across the bridge?

Yes! The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most beautiful walks and bike rides on the planet. Enjoy the thrill of biking across the bridge, or a relaxing half-hour walk that lets you feel the dramatic atmosphere and take in views of downtown and San Francisco Bay. Cyclists can ride free on the East and West sidewalks 24 hours a day. Pedestrians can walk free on the East Sidewalk facing San Francisco from 5 am to 6:30 pm.