Golden Gate Bridge
See the bridge from the city side or take a short walk onto it. Bring a layer for the wind and check pedestrian access before leaving.
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Start near the waterfront and keep the bridge visit flexible. Wind and fog can make the same walk feel very different from one hour to the next.
Before you go
When to go and how long to stay
Allow three or four days. Keep the Golden Gate Bridge flexible for fog and wind, and pack a layer even in summer.
Entry documents
Check whether you need a visitor visa or qualify for the Visa Waiver Program with approved ESTA. Check transit requirements too if you connect through a U.S. airport. Save your first stay’s address, return or onward itinerary and confirmation of your authorization.
Getting to the city
From SFO, take BART toward San Francisco. Use the airport’s interterminal AirTrain if needed to reach the BART station.
BART and Caltrain serve different corridors. If arriving from the peninsula by Caltrain, check the connection from its city terminal to your lodging.
Getting around
Use Muni buses and light rail in the city, and BART for suitable regional trips. Check the hills on walking routes. Cable cars have their own fare rules.
Payments and mobile data
Bring a U.S. dollar payment card setup and a backup card or cash. Check whether a quoted price includes tax, and whether a restaurant bill already includes gratuity. Download your local transit map and airport pickup details before flying.
Where to stay
Embarcadero is handy for the waterfront and transit. North Beach suits walking and food, and Mission Bay fits some rail or event plans.
Things to do in San Francisco
What to eat in San Francisco
Sourdough bread
A chewy loaf with a lightly tangy crumb. Try a slice from a bakery or order a bread bowl if you want a fuller lunch.
Photo: Nhall0901 · CC0 ↗A day in San Francisco
See the bridge in the morning, walk along the waterfront and stop for sourdough before exploring another neighborhood.