Discover the Best Views of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge: Top 10 Unique Viewpoints
If you’re looking to explore San Francisco, one of the must-see landmarks is the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. While there are many ways to experience the bridge, nothing quite compares to standing at a breathtaking viewpoint and taking in the stunning vistas of San Francisco Bay. Here are some unique and pithy ideas to explore the top 10 unique viewpoints of the Golden Gate Bridge that will leave you in awe.
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Great Meadow Park |
- Great Meadow Park is a lovely open grassy space, ideal for a nice break in a long stroll along the bay shore to fly a kite, catch the sun, or chill out and watch the sea
- Very relaxing and laid-back atmosphere
- Great Meadow Park on Google Maps
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Lincoln Park |
- Lincoln Park is a lush-green 100-acre-park with hiking trails and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city itself
- Holds the Legion of Honor art museum, an 18-hole golf course, and the moving San Francisco Holocaust Memorial
- Lincoln Park on Google Maps
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Twin Peaks |
- Twin Peaks is a spectacular 360-degree panorama of the city, the bay, and the ocean
- Being up there at night and seeing the lights makes you feel like you’re on another planet
- Twin Peaks on Google Maps
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Marina Green |
- Jogging, volleyball, beach walking, kite flying, sandlot football, sun worship, weight training, and roller skating – fun under the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge
- Paths are generous, trees are stunning, views are great
- Marina Green on Google Maps
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Grand View Park |
- Grand View Park is a great place for lunch break with the fantastic view of downtown San Francisco, the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, and skyscrapers
- Excellent sunset or sunrise spot
- Grand View Park on Google Maps
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Fort Mason |
- Variety of art galleries, excellent restaurants, cafés, and bars
- Whether you are looking for a fabulous weekend getaway or just want some fresh food at the local farmers market, Fort Mason Center for Art & Culture offers plenty to do
- Fort Mason on Google Maps
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Angel Island |
- Panoramic views of the entire San Francisco Bay, plenty of hiking trails with picnic tables and benches, water taps
- The Immigration Center on the north side of Angel Island is a rewarding and thought-provoking place to visit
- Angel Island on Google Maps
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Crissy Field |
- Earlier an army airport now gives a fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the bay, and beyond
- Crissy Field is the perfect park to go with plenty of time and a lack of a plan
- Crissy Field on Google Maps
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China Beach |
- This little beach is surrounded by elegant multi-million dollar homes, very calm, not many people around
- Magical when the sunset hits the bridge
- China Beach on Google Maps
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Marin Headlands |
- Marin Headlands provides an amazing views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge from a different perspective
- Hike trails, sandy beaches, tunnels, history, nature, a lighthouse, excellent photography opportunities
- Marin Headlands on Google Maps
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Sea Cliff |
- Fun to walk or drive around, stunning, exclusive, and remote neighborhood, many expensive houses with perfect views of the ocean
- A great three-mile walk along the coast to enjoy nature and fresh ocean wind from Sutro Heights to the Golden Gate Bridge via Sea Cliff
- Sea Cliff on Google Maps