The Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrians on May 27, 1937, and to traffic the following day, May 28, 1937. At that time, it was the longest suspension bridge ever built. It is truly an engineering marvel, a structure of magnificence, grace, and beauty.
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate & foreign attack during & after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason
The Walt Disney Family Museum is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. The museum is located in The Presidio of San Francisco, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco.
The Presidio of San Francisco is a unique national park and former military base on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco, California, and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Whether you’re seeking Golden Gate Bridge views or a meditative moment in nature, you’ll enjoy sensational sightseeing at the Presidio’s majestic vantage points. Each overlook can be found along the park’s hiking and biking trails, taking the appeal of hiking in San Francisco to new heights.
Located in the heart of the Presidio by the Golden Gate Bridge, Movement San Francisco boasts not just amazing climbing and bouldering terrain, but fantastic views across Crissy Field. With 25,000 square feet of climbing, a full fitness and cardio area, two yoga studios and top-out bouldering, Movement San Francisco combines the best of climbing, yoga, and fitness.
Golden Gate Overlook offers a view of its namesake bridge like no other. The "can't miss it moment" here is the view of the bridge's twin towers as framed between two magnificent Cypress trees. You can often spot happy couples snapping their wedding photos here – the scene is that good.
Immigrant Point Overlook offers the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Marin Headlands, and Point Reyes National Seashore on a clear day. This overlook honors those who have made the journey through the Golden Gate to the new country they would call home.
The West Coast Memorial to the Missing of World War II is a monument dedicated to missing soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guardsmen, and airmen of World War II. It is a curved wall of California granite set in a grove of Monterey pine and cypress and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Fort Winfield Scott, Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Battery Crosby was completed and armed in 1900 with two 6-inch guns mounted on disappearing carriages. The battery was built to protect underwater minefields laid outside the Golden Gate during the time of war and against destroyers and minesweeper warships.
The mile-long Baker Beach lies at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs west of the Golden Gate. Large waves, undertow and rip currents make the beach unsafe for swimming, but it provides panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Lands End.
With a stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge​, Crissy Field East Beach is where locals come to play, fog or shine. On weekends, East Beach transforms into an epic family destination with tots splashing at the water's edge and kite flyers sharing the air space.
Yoda Fountain is a fountain with a bronze statue of the Star Wars character Yoda, installed at the Lucasfilm offices in the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, California. This unique piece of art not only pays homage to one of cinema’s most beloved characters but also serves as an emblem of Lucasfilm’s storied presence in the city.
Torpedo Wharf is a historic wharf located in San Francisco, California. It is situated in the northern part of the city, near the Golden Gate Bridge, and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
