The Golden Gate Bridge is located in San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait , the 1 mi , 1.7 mi channel between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean . The bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco , California , and the United States . San Francisco . A popular tourist destination , San Francisco is known for its cool summers , fog , steep rolling hills , eclectic mix of architecture , and landmarks , including the Golden Gate Bridge , cable cars , the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary , Fisherman 's Wharf , and its Chinatown district .