The iconic Golden Gate Bridge

In all the years we lived in the Bay Area, we seldom crossed the Golden Gate Bridge. We occasionally saw the iconic landmark from afar and admired its beauty. But fighting the Bay Area traffic to cross the bridge was never high on our priority list. Still, like most Californians, we loved this magnificent suspension bridge. For our recent road trip, we did make the crossing. As it is for most visitors, it was an amazing experience.

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More about the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge opened on May 27, 1937, after over four years of construction at a cost of $35 million. During the bridge’s construction, 10 men lost their lives. Today, their names are listed on a plaque located at the visitor’s entrance. The bridge spans 1.7 miles and links San Francisco to Marin County, and it was once considered the world’s longest and tallest suspension bridge.

Building the Golden Gate Bridge was no small feat. The region’s severe weather conditions and the strong currents from the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean made it difficult. It took several ingenious ideas to eventually construct the bridge’s foundation. An interesting fact is that the bridge was painted orange to provide better visibility to shipping vessels coming into the harbor and also because it matches the surrounding California hills and mountains.

Every day, about 112,000 vehicles, 6,000 pedestrians, and 10,000 cyclists cross the Golden Gate bridge. During peak summer months, over 15 million visitors come to see and walk across the bridge. Its massive presence and grandeur have made it an excellent backdrop for movies and photographs. I hope today’s jigsaw puzzle gives you a sense of that beauty.

It takes about thirty minutes to walk across the bridge. There are two areas designed for pedestrian viewing, and you can buy souvenirs at the visitor’s center shops. The bridge also has several events throughout the year, including sunrise tours, full-moon walks, and the annual Bridge-to-Beach event.

Its history and iconic status firmly place the Golden Gate Bridge on the list of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco. Perhaps that’s because the bridge is a symbolic sign of San Francisco’s spirit of adventure and innovation.

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