Curiosity reigned the moment my tourist bus entered San Francisco. This was my first visit to San Francisco in California, USA. Golden Gate Bridge, I murmured. My eyes searched around. But the bridge not visible yet. I was surprised. That iconic bridge is so tall, why not in view? Got inquisitive, I had to find out, so went straight to tourist guide. And the reason turned out to be the hilly landscape of the city. I grinned
After few breezy turns and steep descent, my bus reached Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular tourist spot in San Francisco. And the best surroundings to view Golden Gate Bridge. I got delighted at the first glimpse of orange beauty, the phenomenal landmark of the city, Golden Gate Bridge. Went closer to the bridge. And that was my proud selfie moment, too, with Golden Gate Bridge in the backdrop.
Fisherman’s Wharf encompasses the scenic waterfront of San Francisco. I strolled along waterfront with Golden Gate Bridge in my constant vision.
To have a deeper look at Golden Gate Bridge, I opted for Golden Gate Bay cruise. It was a guided tour. Cruise offered great vistas of San Francisco, its bustling beach, Maritime water park and city skyline. Then sailing along Angel Island State Park to Alcatraz Island which housed historic federal prison in earlier times. Some parts of prison are well preserved even now. Further, passing through the merging waters of bay with ocean. But for me the highlight of the tour was crossing beneath the massive Golden Gate Bridge with a span of around 4200 ft. I was all excited while getting the real feel of Golden Gate Bridge. Cruise was truly a superb experience.
San Francisco is considered to be a foggy city year round. It is said that orange colour of Golden Gate Bridge was finalized as this colour has good visibility even in fog.
Considered to be an engineering marvel of modern era, Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most clicked monument in the world. Even Hollywood movies are so tempted to showcase Golden Gate Bridge.
I love your photos and am thrilled you were able to enjoy this area. I love it, and would like to head back soon.
Thank you.
So pretty! I want to go to San Fran!
I’ve never been there, but it seems so lovely to visit!
I have always wanted to visit San Francisco and I know I will someday! That’s so cool that you got a picture with such an iconic structure!
I had no idea that the Golden Bridge is orange because of how foggy San Francisco is. I have never been there but I do have friends who visited and sent me photos with the bridge. It does look majestic indeed!
Thanks Joanna.
I have a selfie of myself at the exact same place! Love San Francisco, such a beautiful city to visit ?
Wow! Glad to know.
Lovely post. I’ve always wanted to visit the golden gate bridge
Thanks Saranya.
Such a gorgeous landmark! I’d love to visit the US one day. 🙂
You must do Jem.
How marvelous, Indu! I grew up visiting the Golden Gate, so to hear it from someone who is seeing it for the 1st time is as though I am seeing it for the 1st time too. Thank you for sharing this experience – indeed, it is magnificent! <3 Evelyn, PathofPresence.com
Great to know Evelyn. Thanks.
That was a great selfie moment. Well done 😀
Love your selfie Indu. I would love to see the Golden Gate bridge in real life, it’s such an iconic landmark. It must be pretty impressive up close
So impressive up close. Thanks Michelle.
I’ve never been to the US, but San Francisco is definitely on my list of places to visit!
Wow what an amazing experience! I’d love to see the Golden Gate one day, what an incredible view!
Thank you.
What a gorgeous photo! I absolutely love that place, it’s really relaxing and beautiful! I would love to visit again soon.
So relaxing really.
I have still never been to San Francisco, therefore, did not see the beautiful bridge! My husband went and had a lots of fog on that day so he couldn’t see the perfect red color 🙁
This is true. Most of year SF remains under fog.
I have always wanted to visit San Francisco, its on my bucket list. Can’t wait to check out the food scene too!
SF is so different than other US cities.
San Fran is one of my favorite cities. Your post definitely makes me miss home so much 🙂
Thanks Amy.
San Francisco is high on my list of cities to visit, mainly because I want to go to AT&T Ballpark. ? I want to see the Golden Gate Bridge, of course. The tour sounds like a great idea!
Thanks Samantha.
This is a great moment to share! I’ve heard so much about the Golden Gate Bridge, but have never been. Kudos to you!
Thank you Emily.
What an awesome selfie! I have always wanted to visit the Golden Gate Bridge one day! Great experience
Thanks Nicole.
i’ve always wanted to go there! Lucky gal! hope you had fun!
Loads of fun indeed.
You look pretty in that shot. The stunning view is so fulfilling. I would like to visit the Golden Gate Bridge personally.
Thank you Candy.
This photo is brilliant, what a great shot. I would love to visit the Golden Gate Bridge at some point.
Thank you Ellie.
Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge from a boat would be such a cool and different experience. I have never been to San Francisco but I would love to visit one day.
Very different form other cities of US.
Great selfie! If I can ever get there and see it I’m totally doing a selfie too!!!!
This is quite emotional Thena.
Looks like you had an amazing experience! Fabulous photo! San Francisco is one of my dream destinations to visit.
Thank you Evalina.
wow this picture is so pretty….you know my playschool was named as golden gate and it is very late in life i realised what it was named after..
So cool Mily.
You had an amazing selfie experience at Golden Gate Bridge. The view is so stunning and breathtaking.
Thank you Elizabeth.
San Francisco has always been a bucket list thing for me. I want to drive on the golden gate bridge, see the incredibly steep hills, and go to a 49ers game!
I did all the walking on bridge because I am a walker Steve.
The views from the cruise must have been breathtaking! I enjoyed the bits of trivia you wrote on your post.
Thank you marie.