Getting to the Golden Gate BridgeTake Public Transit | Bicycle | Tour Buses | Driving Directions | Traffic Conditions | Parking Public Transit OptionsTaking public transit to the Golden Gate Bridge is the best way to get to the Bridge because parking is extremely limited and there are ongoing construction projects at or near the Bridge. ACCESSING THE SOUTH END OF THE BRIDGEAt the south east end of the Golden Gate Bridge, you can experience many new visitor experiences—a new Bridge Pavilion with all new merchandise, the Bridge Café, restrooms, and a number of incredible photography/viewing points.
ACCESSING THE NORTH END OF THE BRIDGEThe north end of the Bridge (also called the Vista Point) offers many photo opportunities and has restrooms for visitors.
TRIP PLANNING ASSISTANCE
Bicycle to the BridgeBicycling to the Golden Gate Bridge from anywhere in San Francisco or from the North Bay is fun! There are many bicycle rental companies throughout the city with convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. A good start is a visit to our Bikes and Pedestrians page for important information about Bridge sidewalk access and bicycle safety! Next, visit these websites to help plan your bike trip to the Golden Gate Bridge: 511.org, Bay Area Bicycle Coalition, San Francisco Bike Coalition, and Marin County Bike Coalition.
Tour BusesTaking a tour bus is one of the best ways to experience the Bridge. Most tour companies offer convenient pick up and drop off locations throughout the city. A few even let you hop on and hop off so you can design your own itinerary! The City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau websites all offer useful information for visitors.
DirectionsNOTE: We strongly recommend using the other means of visiting the Bridge as described on this page. Parking is extremely limited at both the southeast and northeast visitor areas of the Bridge, and ongoing construction projects in the area may temporarily close roads leading to the Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge is located on U.S. Highway 101 and provides a vital link between the City of San Francisco and the counties to the north. Since the Golden Gate Bridge does not have a physical address, you can use this link to help find your way to us: Yahoo Driving Map - Golden Gate Bridge. Or you can print these PDF directions. The Golden Gate Bridge may be viewed from several vista points, each with parking areas and restrooms, located on the northeast and southeast sides. The parking areas include spaces for persons with disabilities. Parking is extremely limited in these lots. Traffic ConditionsIf you must drive to the Bridge, we recommend downloading a free navigation app, like Waze (www.waze.com). These apps give drivers real-time information from Caltrans about road conditions, construction, and road closures. ParkingNOTE: We strongly recommend using the other means of visiting the Bridge as described on this page. Parking is extremely limited at both the southeast and northeast visitor areas of the Bridge, and ongoing construction projects in the area may temporarily close roads leading to the Bridge. Access to Southeast Side Visitor Parking LotThis parking area has a range of visitor services, including a café, gift center, gardens and an array of scenic vistas. Parking is metered ($0.25 per 15 minutes) with 37 spaces, including 26 general spaces, 6 bus stalls, and 3 accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities that have disabled placards. On weekends and holidays ONLY, additional parking is available in a nearby satellite lot on the southwest side at a rate of $5 per day.
Access to Northeast Side Parking LotFree parking (with a four hour limit) and restrooms are the only amenities at this location.
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