Landmarks & Views

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco · California · United States

USANo ticket recorded37.8199° N · 122.4783° WLandmark

About this site

Iconic suspension bridge linking San Francisco and Marin County.

Why it made the universeGlobal anchor

Time to allow: Allow about 1–2 hours for the Welcome Center/viewpoints and a partial walk; walking the full 1.7-mile span each way takes longer.

Tickets: No ticket required to walk the bridge.
Price: Free pedestrian/bicycle access; vehicles pay applicable bridge tolls when traveling southbound into San Francisco.

Public transport: Public transit is strongly recommended. Golden Gate Transit serves the Toll Plaza; routes including 101, 130 and 150 connect the bridge with San Francisco/Marin corridors.
Parking: Parking is extremely limited. Southeast visitor parking is $5/hour with a 3-hour maximum; seasonal 2026 weekend/holiday closures restrict key visitor lots from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM through October 12.
Accessibility: Golden Gate Bridge District facilities and transit services follow ADA accessibility requirements; accessible parking spaces are available at the southeast visitor lot.

House rules: 2026 seasonal parking restrictions apply on weekends/holidays. Sidewalk hours and temporary closures can vary for construction, events and daylight-saving schedules; check current Bridge alerts before visiting.