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Golden Gate View Point, Presidio Terrace
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Golden Gate View Point

  • 4.743 reviews
  • Free

Perched above the Golden Gate, this vista offers sweeping, photogenic views of the bridge and bay. Expect windy, open-air overlooks, short walking paths and picnic spots—ideal for photography, quiet contemplation, and sightseeing.

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Golden Gate View Point in short

When is the best time to visit Golden Gate View Point?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Golden Gate View Point indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Golden Gate View Point?

401 US-101,San Francisco, CA 94129.

Right now · 1:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Golden Gate View Point
  2. 2 Dalida Restaurant · 7 min
  3. 3 Veterans Overlook · 10 min
  4. 4 Presidio Tunnel Tops · 11 min
  5. 5 Golden Gate Overlook · 19 min
401 US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129(opens the map)DirectionsTo Presidio Terrace

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 43 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Picnic areas

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Family friendly

Around Presidio Terrace

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm