Designed by Chicago chief engineer Joseph P. Strauss and consulting architect Irving F. Morrow, opened in 1937. This ever-present Art Deco wonder is an unforgettable experience, no matter how many times you visit. It took 52 months to design and construct.

Joseph Strauss, Chicago engineer and designer of the Golden Gate Bridge.
It took the photo for the banner of this website from Crissy Field. It is one of the many commanding perspectives for viewing this structural icon.
I recommend a biking over the bridge from San Francisco to Sausilito. You can then take a ferry back to the City.
 
Lucy, Ethel, Ricky and Fred singing on the bridge in the '50's.