The Golden Gate Bridge’s name isn’t from the Gold Rush. It actually comes from the Golden Gate Strait. Explorer John C. Frémont named it in the mid-1800s. The term “Golden Gate” means a ...

The Golden Gate ... from the Golden Gate. From the bridge, travelers will find some scenic, bayside trails, some of which lead to secluded beaches, including Kirby Cove and Black Sands Beach.

Open Space and Traffic Jams Sited on a peninsula dotted with steep hills, the city of San Francisco occupies a mere 47 square ... The Golden Gate Ferry Company feared the bridge would destroy ...