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Coit Tower vs Golden Gate Bridge
Both Coit Tower and Golden Gate Bridge are praised by professionals. Overall, Golden Gate Bridge is preferred by most reviewers compared to Coit Tower. Golden Gate Bridge has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 9 publications including Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Not For Tourists.
Coit Tower
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1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Fodor's
"Whether or not you agree that it resembles a fire-hose nozzle, this 210-foot tower is among San Francisco's most distinctive skyline sights."
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Concierge
"Admire the WPA murals decorating the first floor and take the elevator to the top for the view."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Up the Filbert Street steps at Coit Tower , you'll find 360-degree views of downtown and wrap-around 1930s murals glorifying SF workers – once denounced as Communist, but now a landmark."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Take the elevator to the top for the view... if you don't fancy the climb up Telegraph Hill."
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Afar Magazine
"Inside of Coit Tower are these wonderful frescos done in the 1930's during the Depression and funded by the WPA under Roosevelt's New Deal."
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Fodor's
"With its simple but powerful art-deco design, the 1.7-mile suspension span that connects San Francisco and Marin County was built to withstand winds of more than 100 mph."
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Concierge
"Opened in 1937, Golden Gate Bridge is named after the Golden Gate Strait, the entrance to the San Francisco Bay."
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Instead of driving or cycling (or jumping), walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Franciscans have passionate perspectives on every subject, but especially their signature landmark."
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Travel + Leisure
"Do yourself a favor and see the Golden Gate Bridge the way it was meant to be seen: from below."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Perhaps the world's most beautiful bridge."
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Walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately. It can get chilly up there.
