The Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic symbol of California, spans the Golden Gate Strait and connects San Francisco to Marin County.

San Francisco, California, is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, a suspension bridge completed in 1937. The bridge spans approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) across the Golden Gate Strait, linking the city of San Francisco to Marin County in Northern California. Painted in its distinctive International Orange, the bridge is both an architectural and engineering marvel, frequently recognized as one of the most beautiful bridges in the world.