As the Dawn Princess sailed out of San Francisco’s harbor, we passed under the Golden Gate Bridge, and these photos were taken from the top deck.
The Art Deco themed bridge, one of the most widely recognized San Francisco landmarks, opened for vehicle traffic at noon on May 28th, 1937.
The Golden Gate refers not to the color of the bridge (it has always been painted orange), but to the Golden Gate Straight.
The bridge’s main suspension span is 1.7 miles long, and for 27 years held the world record for the longest suspension span. It can be crossed by vehicle, bicycle or on foot, and links San Francisco with Marin County.
When the bridge initially opened, the toll was 50 cents. Today it is $5.
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