The walkway
Over the strait.
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The world's most famous suspension bridge spans the Golden Gate, the strait about 1.6 kilometres wide joining San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, linking the tip of the San Francisco peninsula with Marin County. The American Society of Civil Engineers counts it among the Wonders of the Modern World. Its construction was led by the chief engineer Joseph Strauss with other engineers, and it opened to the public on 27 May 1937. Its famous reddish-orange colour glows in the sun and stands out in the fog. A walkway for pedestrians and cyclists runs along its eastern side over the bay, and the best views come from the lookouts at each end, from Fort Point beneath it and from nearby beaches, especially when fog wraps its towers. Walking or cycling across is free; only cars pay tolls, per visitor guides. The weather changes fast and the wind is cold even in summer, so bring a jacket, and go in the morning or before sunset when the view is clearest.
Over the strait.
Round the towers.
Beneath the bridge.
Golden Gate strait, between San Francisco and Marin County
Yes, the east walkway is for pedestrians and cyclists and crossing is free, per visitor guides.