Golden Gate Bridge

It may seem like there is no new way to photograph such a well known location. But there are so many opportunities to see and photograph the Golden Gate Bridge that are completely missed by most tourists (and residents).


Here are a few of the many ways to get a unique view of the Golden Gate Bridge:

1. The obvious one: is from the visitor station at the beginning of the bridge on the San Francisco Side. But even here, there are ways to make your photo stand out simply by picking a spot not normally seen in other photographs. 

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2. Baker Beach: There are basically three separate areas of Baker Beach. 

• The main area is the long beach where most people go near the long flat parking lots. This does not offer the best view but is easily accessible. Google Map
• The second area brings you closer, but is much more difficult to get to. New trails and stairs lead to the beach below the cliffs. Google Map
• The third (and BEST) area is also the most difficult. But certainly worth is as it is the closest you can get to the bridge from the San Francisco side. Google Map

3. Other areas are often visited by a tourist but few spend enough time to really get the right shots:

• Langdon Court road in the Presidio offers a panoramic view of the bay and the bridge. Google Map
• Crissy Field, once an air field, now a playground for San Francisco residents. This flat area just inside the bay offers access to the bridge and Fort Point below. But get a few good shots in before going up to the bridge: Google Map

4. Fort Point: Just below the Golden Gate Bridge sits an historic fort complete with cannons and cannon balls. Many interesting opportunities here and not just fro the bridge. Climb to the top for an unparalleled view of the bay.  Google Map

 

This is just an introduction to the Golden Gate Bridge. More areas will follow such as Mile Rock Beach, Land's End, the Marin Headlands, and many other as each of these offers more than just a view of our beloved bridge.