Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The structure links the U.S. city of San Francisco, California—the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula—to Marin County, carrying both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1 across the strait. It also carries pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and is designated as part of U.S. Bicycle Route 95. Recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the Wonders of the Modern World, the bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco and California.

The Golden Gate Bridge is always a spectacular sight, but seeing it at sunset from the beach gives a different perspective. The waves were strong that day, blurring into a soft, blue haze as they washed ashore, contrasting with the red of the bridge.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco · 2007