San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

FAQs

• Is there a museum To learn about the Bridge's history?

  For those that wish to learn all about this modern wonder and to hear all the stories of the Golden Gate Bridge, the first on-site Welcome Center is now open.  The pavilion was built in 2012, just in time for the 75th Anniversary of when the bridge was built. It provides visitors with information, houses exhibits, and offers commemorative merchandise for sale.

• Where is the best place to park if I want to walk the bridge? What side do I walk on?

  There are outlook points on both north and south sides of the bridge with parking lots. The South lot has many visitor services, including a small café, gift shop, and an array of scenic views.  Parking here is metered. There is an additional lot available on weekends and holidays on the southwest side at a rate of $5 per day. If for some reason you can’t visit the bridge in person, there is a virtual bridge walk available online which include views from the top of the south tower. The North lot has free parking with a four-hour limit.

Helpful Links

• http://goldengatebridge.org
• http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/golden-gate-bridge