Golden Gate Bridge

Bridge San Francisco, California, United States

What to expect

The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic landmark and a must-see attraction in San Francisco. This 1.7-mile suspension bridge offers breathtaking views of the city and the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can walk or bike across the bridge, taking in the stunning scenery and learning about its fascinating history. The bridge is a work of art, an engineering marvel, and an American icon, with its striking International Orange color and Art Deco design. The Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center provides information, exhibits, and interpretive merchandise, and there are several spots to get great photos of the bridge, including the south plaza, Battery East Vista, and the Golden Gate Overlook

Plan your family visit to the Golden Gate Bridge with these blog insights 👇

Road trip: the Western United States with family

This family's experience:

Activities: We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge by bike with a child in a small trailer. We enjoyed the fog that clings to the red bridge, the boats of the America's Cup in the bay and the return by ferry from Sausalito

Highlights: It's a classic, but we were amazed! The bike ride is entirely on a marked cycle path: safe and impossible to get lost. We recommend it to everyone ✨

Cruising Under the Golden Gate Bridge

This family's experience:

Activities: We sailed under the bridge, not once, but twice

Highlights: We felt the mist and sea breeze, saw the bridge's 'international orange' hue, and even got to hear Disney's 'When you Wish Upon a Star' chime ✨

21 FUN Things To Do In San Francisco With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We took pictures of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge at sunset. It was a beautiful sight and a memorable moment of our trip

Highlights: The kids loved walking across the bridge and taking pictures of the view. It was a classic San Francisco experience ✨

What to do in San Francisco with family: the essentials

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked across the bridge, stopping to admire the views of the bay and the city. It's a must-see, especially with the fog rolling in

Highlights: The kids loved walking across the bridge, especially when we stopped to look at the fog and the boats in the bay. It was magical! ✨

15 Fun Things To Do with Kids in San Francisco

This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the Golden Gate Bridge in person and learned about its history

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the bridge up close and taking in the views ✨

How to enjoy 24 Hours in San Francisco with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked partway on the Golden Gate Bridge

Highlights: We enjoyed the view of the city from the bridge ✨

San Francisco with kids: 19 activities to do with kids!

This family's experience:

Activities: We drove over the bridge in a rental car, and also took a photo with the bridge in the background. We rented bikes and rode them across the bridge

Highlights: We enjoyed taking a photo with the bridge in the background ✨

5 Fun and Free Things to do in San Francisco with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We've never biked or walked across but can imagine it would make for some wonderful adventures and some very cool pictures and views of the city. Biking or walking across the bridge is free

Highlights: Some wonderful adventures and some very cool pictures and views of the city ✨