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A San Francisco classic – take in the weather while traversing the red iconic bridge.

Attractions

• A beautiful engineering and architectural marvel, complete with a statue of Strauss at its South end.
• A true experience to feel the ocean gusts, condensation from fog, and smell the Pacific!
• This is one of the most famous and well known man-made structures in the world.
• See views of San Francisco, Angel Isand, Alcatraz, Marin, and surrounding areas.
• The management of all of the bridge's traffic (auto and otherwise) is very orderly - note all of the signs, lights, and dividers as you travel.
• Fort Point is accessible below, from the South end of the bridge (or the bridge from Fort Point).
• Bicycles are allowed.
• Dogs are allowed on leash.
• At either end of the bridge, enjoy beautiful spots to sit and take in the vistas, bathrooms, shops, and picnic spots. The South end of the bridge has a cafe, gift shop, and gardens.
• Afraid of the height? The bridge is almost entirely fenced in! (An aesthetic con, but comforting when the wind is strong and baby's grip on Teddy is loose!)

Limitations

• No roller skates, roller blades, or skateboards allowed.
• Weather can change quickly on the bridge, leading to gusts, fog, or rain. Dress in layers and consider bringing something to shield baby from the wind (I clipped a cloth onto my buggy's shield).
• There is much traffic on the bridge, and this combined with gusts makes it a loud trek.
• The bridge is closed to pedestrian traffic much more often that other hiking spots; be sure to check posted hours that can change due to bridge maintenance.
• Bike travel is typically restricted to only the West side of the bridge during weekends, and bike police monitor this.

Access

The bridge parking lots each have handicapped parking spots and bathrooms. The bridge path is wheelchair accessible.

Recommended Routes

Route	Distance	Surface	Transport	Terrain	Facilities	Extras
Golden Gate Bridge	3.4 (mi)