During Pacific Daylight Time, the East or West sidewalks may close one hour early at 8 pm, but one sidewalk will always remain open to cyclists. Sidewalk closures are dependent on lane configurations during ongoing construction which you can check here >
PEDESTRIANSBICYCLISTS
Due to limited space and often congested conditions, the following devices are NOT permitted on Golden Gate Bridge sidewalks for safety purposes:
- Electric scooters (E-Scooters) and similar devices.
- Persons on roller blades, skateboards, or roller skates.
- Non-service animals, including dogs and horses, which are being led, ridden, or driven. Service animals, such as guide dogs, signal dogs, and service dogs, are always permitted.
- Pushcarts, wheelbarrows, and similar vehicles.
- Drones (also known as Unmanned Aerial Systems) are banned from flying over or near the Golden Gate Bridge and other District property because they pose a safety and security risk to traffic and pedestrians and bicyclists. Drones are also banned from National Park Service land, which includes areas immediately surrounding the Bridge to the north and south.
Any person who willfully drops or throws any object or missile from any toll bridge is guilty of a misdemeanor (CA Penal Code §219.3).
We partner with San Francisco Suicide Prevention and Crisis Text Line to provide a lifeline when it's needed most. Text "GGB" to 741741 or visit the San Francisco Suicide Prevention website for help.
Pedestrians - Daily Access on the EAST Sidewalk
Pedestrians, including persons with disabilities using mobility devices such as wheelchairs, are only allowed on the east sidewalk (side facing San Francisco). Hours vary seasonally as follows:
Pacific Standard Time (early November to early March - dates vary): East sidewalk hours are 5:00 am to 6:30 pm. Automatically-controlled gates close at 6:30 pm and reopen at 5:00 am.
Pacific Daylight Time (early March to early November - dates vary): East sidewalk hours are 5:00 am to 9:00 pm. Automatically-controlled gates close at 9:00 pm and reopen at 5:00 am.
During Suicide Deterrent System construction, on some weeknights, the east sidewalk will close one hour early to pedestrians. For dates and details, go to GGB Temporary Weeknight Lane Closures.
Bicycle Access on East and West Sidewalks
Bicycle Rentals are NOT Available at the Golden Gate Bridge!
Current Bicycle Access Alerts | Sign-up for Alerts | Cyclist Safety Instructions l Bike Incident Report
Indictor lights at the West Parking Lot
- Cyclists have toll-free access to the Bridge's sidewalks 24-hours a day.
- Cyclists MUST yield to pedestrians and use caution in the areas of the towers as there is limited space to maneuver and sight distances are constrained.
- Cyclists must observe 15 mph bicycle speed limit on Bridge sidewalks, and slow to 5 mph around the towers.
- All classes of eBikes are allowed on the Bridge and expected to adhere to rules for cyclists.
- Indicator lights are installed to let people know where to ride as they approach the Bridge. They will also alert cyclists when special events or high winds prompt unexpected west sidewalk closures. See current wind conditions at the Bridge.
Sidewalk Hours During Pacific Standard Time (first Sunday in November to second Monday in March)
Weekdays
- 5:00 am to 3:30 pm: East sidewalk
- 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm: West sidewalk
- 6:30 pm to 5:00 am: East sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the east sidewalk. Cyclists should press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate and wait while security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera and opens the gate remotely. Cyclists should repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.
Weekends and Holidays
- 5:00 am to 6:30 pm: West sidewalk
- 6:30 pm to 5:00 am: East sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the east sidewalk. Cyclists should press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate and wait while security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera and opens the gate remotely. Cyclists should repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.
Sidewalk Hours During Pacific Daylight Time (second Monday in March to first Sunday in November)
Weekdays, except Holidays
- 5:00 am to 9:00 pm: East sidewalk
- 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm: West sidewalk
- 9:00 pm to 5:00 am: East sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the east sidewalk. Cyclists press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate. After security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera, the gate is opened remotely. Cyclists repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.
Weekends & Holidays
- 5:00 am to 9:00 pm: East & West sidewalks
- 9:00 pm to 5:00 am: East sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the east sidewalk. Cyclists press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate. After security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera, the gate is opened remotely. Cyclists repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.
For a full list of Bridge holidays, visit our holiday calendar here >
Rental bikes are NOT available at the Bridge!
