Bridge · San Francisco, United States
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1. Built 1937.
Photo: Frank Schulenburg via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | San Francisco, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Bridge |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Joseph Strauss |
| Length | Length: 2.7 km |
| Coordinates | 37.8197° N, 122.4786° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Golden Gate Bridge is known for
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.
About Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean in California, United States. The structure links San Francisco—the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula—to Marin County, carrying both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1 across the strait.
History
Before the bridge was built, the only practical short route between San Francisco and what is now Marin County was by boat across a section of San Francisco Bay. A ferry service began as early as 1820, with a regularly scheduled service beginning in the 1840s for the purpose of transporting water to San Francisco. In 1867, the Sausalito Land and Ferry Company opened.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Golden Gate Bridge website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
September to October — the warmest, clearest weather; summer is often foggy.
How to get there
| Nearest town | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
| Distance from the airport | 14.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 14.9 miles away
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 15.7 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 43.6 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Golden Gate Bridge, with a link to each place's own site.
- Fairmont San Francisco · Nob Hill, San Francisco
Historic hotel on Nob Hill
- Hotel Nikko San Francisco · Union Square, San Francisco
Hotel in Union Square
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Golden Gate Bridge, with a link to each place's own site.
- Greens Restaurant · Fort Mason, San Francisco
Vegetarian restaurant by the bay
- The Warming Hut · Presidio, San Francisco
Café by the bridge in the Presidio
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Frequently asked questions
What is Golden Gate Bridge?
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.
Where is Golden Gate Bridge located?
Golden Gate Bridge is in San Francisco, United States. Its coordinates are 37.8197° N, 122.4786° W.
How do I get to Golden Gate Bridge?
The nearest town is San Francisco, and the nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 14.9 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Golden Gate Bridge?
September to October — the warmest, clearest weather; summer is often foggy.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Bridge — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44440 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.goldengatebridge.org/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.goldengate.org/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.