He gasped at the sight of an icon that had been on his bucket list for decades: the Golden Gate Bridge. The 8,981-foot span (1.7 miles) over the Pacific Ocean and the entrance to San Francisco Bay reaches a height of 746 feet. This has been the most recognizable suspension bridge in the world since 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center in Presidio Park offers a splendid observation area, bike and walking paths, plus educational exhibits.
