Sage-Tips

What time of day is best for Golden Gate Bridge?

One of the best times of day to walk the Golden Gate Bridge is in the afternoons, after 3:30 as during the week, cyclists will be on the west side of the bridge. Plus, the lighting is excellent as long as the fog doesn’t impede! Around the city, you’ll find both guided and unguided walking tour options available.

Is Golden Gate Bridge better at sunrise or sunset?

I highly recommend heading to this area for the sunrise because the sun will rise near the Bay Bridge which creates awesome colors over the city. But if you’re not an early riser, really any time of the day is a great time to view the Golden Gate Bridge.

Is the Golden Gate Bridge always busy?

No it’s not always gridlocked, but “queues” on the approaches are common. Usually traffic moves continually but slowly until you get on the bridge proper. If you want to cross at the legal speed limit, go between 9pm and 6–7am. Use the Waze Go Later feature to figure out when to go.

Can you see sunrise from Golden Gate Bridge?

Because you will be viewing the bridge toward the east, it’s also a great spot to see the sunrise against the most photographed bridge in the world. However, I still think this is a much better place to view the Golden Gate Bridge not only because of the wonderful view but also because it’s much less crowded!

Is it foggy in July in San Francisco?

In July, the city is covered in fog at night which keeps the temperatures low throughout the summer. The fog burns off mid-morning and most days are sunny. The fog then rolls in again in the evenings and cools down the city to the mid-50s. The San Francisco weather in July gets foggier as the month progresses.

Why is San Francisco so cold in the summer?

To the east, heat in the valley creates thinner air and low pressure. The valley becomes like a vacuum that wants to be filled by the heavier marine layer. It pulls that layer over San Francisco, which typically makes the city cooler than other parts of California — and the country — in the summer.

How long is it to walk the Golden Gate Bridge?

35 minute
How long does it take to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge? The bridge is 1.7 miles across, so it’s about a 35 minute walk each way. If you do the Hop On Hop Off bus tour, you can walk one way and catch the bus at the other end (Vista Point) to avoid the return walk.