Hotels near Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol of San Francisco, a 2.7 km Art Deco suspension bridge whose International Orange towers rise 227 metres above the strait where the bay meets the Pacific. Opened in 1937, it was the longest suspension span in the world for nearly three decades and remains one of the most photographed structures anywhere.

You can drive, cycle or walk across its 1.7-mile pedestrian path, and viewpoints at the Welcome Center, Battery Spencer on the Marin side and Crissy Field below all frame it differently. The bridge is famous for the fog that rolls through its towers, so the view changes by the hour.

Pro Tip: Walk or cycle from the city side to the Marin side for the best perspective, and check the fog forecast - mornings are often socked in, while late afternoon tends to clear. Battery Spencer, just across the bridge, offers the classic postcard view back at the city.