The world-famous Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco with Marin County. It offers some of the most stunning views of San Francisco and its sailboat-filled bay. Opened to pedestrians on May 27, 1937 – and to automobiles the next day, the Golden Gate Bridge is visited by millions of tourists every year. Painted an International Orange, it is the world’s most recognizable bridge. And one of the most popular bridges on the planet.
Did you know that 10 million walkers and cyclists annually cross the Golden Gate Bridge? If you plan to walk or cycle across the bridge, be sure to dress warmly. Wear layers. It can get chilly if it’s foggy or windy, even in the summer. As Mark Twain was once quoted as saying “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco!” The span was built to withstand 27-foot side-to-side sways and move up and down by as much as 10 feet. And seismic retrofitting should help the bridge endure an 8.3 earthquake.