There is no doubt that big icon from the city of San Francisco is Golden Gate, the one who majestically crosses the San Francisco Bay.
The image of this great suspension bridge It is associated with this beautiful city in California, and has been the protagonist of countless films.
Therefore, crossing this bridge by car, and even walking across it, must be a essential experience trust your sightseeing trip to San Francisco during your route through the west coast of united states.
All the information in detail
Curiosities of the Golden Gate Suspension Bridge
You should know that it is a very important axis for communications in the area, as it serves the function of linking the city by highway. San Francisco Peninsula with the coastal population of Sausalito and the area called Marin Headlands.
When was the Golden Gate built
Designed by the architect Joseph Strauss, crosses the 120 meter long strait that joins the Pacific Ocean with the San Francisco Bay.
El Golden Gate Suspension Bridge Construction began in January 1933, and it was inaugurated in May 1937.
When the Golden Gate, he became the longest bridge ever built, and is currently considered the fifth favorite architectural element in the United States, and the first in the West Coast.
Why the Golden Gate is orange
One of his Golden Gate features most identifying is the vibrant orange with which the metal structure was initially painted.
But the point is that, finally, it was decided to preserve this striking color to this day, accentuating it as an original element of the image of the city of san francisco.
The road that passes through the bridge is Ruta 1 of California, and U.S. 101.
How to visit and walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
For visit and walk through the Golden Gate, if you come from the downtown area of San Francisco, please Marina Boulevard, in the coastal neighborhood of La Marina, before taking the highway of US Route 101, you must take the right Old Mason Street.
This street will take you to the first parking lot at the foot of the bridge.
From there you will have the first panoramic views of the Golden Gate from close by and, in addition, the possibility of accessing it on foot to make a walking tour of the bridge.
You can also cross the bridge by car awarded by the U.S. 101, heading north, in order to access the other gazebo with parking on the other bank, on the right as soon as you finish crossing it.
That's right, you have to know that the bridge is a toll for vehicles, but free access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Prices and payment methods for the Golden Gate toll
El toll price at the Golden Gate for cars and motorcycles it varies depending on the payment method you decide to use, between 8,75 and 9,75 dollars, since it is no longer necessary to stop as until recently at the toll booths.
Here you have detailed information on the four options of ways to pay the Golden Gate toll.
From the viewpoint located to the north, right where the road to Sausalito, you will have some excellent panoramic views, not only the Golden Gate, but also of the city of San Francisco, of the entire bay, and in the foreground, of the Alcatraz Prison Island.
Map: where it is and how to get to the Golden Gate Suspension Bridge
El Golden Gate Suspension Bridge cross the San Francisco Bay and allows you to go from the Californian city to, for example, the Sausalito residential area.
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everything was very nice and I learned a lot
Excellent blog. Congratulations and thank you very much for the advice.
They are first class and very timely.
For your attention, thank you.
J. Reza H.
I really liked it. It seems that the United States is a very beautiful country. with its great beauties.
I didn't know about this block, it seems wonderful to me, the United States is a wonderful country not only because of what it has achieved from a scientific and technological point of view but also because it has shown great love and concern for its natural and historical areas.
Greetings. Lourdes
I'm glad you like the blog, Lourdes 🙂
Dear Jorge:
It's all very curious, you see, I was wondering why the Golden Gate is called the Golden Gate? in Spanish, the golden door.
Thank you very much Jorge. A kiss.