We took the bus so you will not have to worry about parking. Very nice biking and walking trail. You can walk across the bridge. They have a nice visitors center with souvenirs and a lot of informative facts about the bridge. They are a lot of photo opportunities as well. There is a cafe to get snacks and drinks.... More

Admittedly it seems a bit touristy, but a walk across the Golden Gate is kind of exhilarating. There's nothing like finally experiencing an iconic landmark that you've seen in photos and on TV your entire life. The scenery is gorgeous, and I believe the weather conditions I experienced were quite perfect as well. I've heard it can get quite foggy... More

its brilliant; we went to see the bridge seeral times; first with city tour; next in the afternoon we went below the massive bridge with a boat cruise; then I went again at night to take amazing night photos; its excellent and looks gorgeous at night

Another writer mentioned the extra fees added on by car rental companies when tolls are paid via a company's Fastrak device. The surcharge seems to vary by company (a much lower charge for one toll was quoted by Hertz), but it can be avoided by prepaying via credit card online. This should be done before crossing the bridge going south--there... More

Mostly in fog...not golden at all but gets the name from the bay. Also not the longest bridge by far connecting san Francisco. Certainly not something I would put on my visit schedule.Over rated.

Stopped many times at the area on the north side. Didn't know about the gift shop, cafe and other displays on the south side. It was nice to see another view. Weather was as expected very windy and chilly. We took Muni (bus) from Fisherman's wharf and it was a breeze.

can't blame the weather! Put it down to experience! I wish other travellers a better experience. What else can I say?

download the fog timetable so you can get a good shot of the bridge. gorgeous glow at night from the bridge.

Make sure to either walk or ride a bike across the bridge. By doing either of these it gives you a good perspective of how long the bridge span is and how high above the water. Looking down is very intense. The views of the city are also spectacular. We walked across, the only downside is the noise of the... More