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Oakland Museum of California vs Golden Gate Bridge

Oakland Museum of California and Golden Gate Bridge are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Golden Gate Bridge is preferred by most reviewers compared to Oakland Museum of California. Golden Gate Bridge is ranked #5 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 9 sources like Where, Not For Tourists and Frommer's.

Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California
8 / 10
1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Oakland Museum of California incorporates just about everything you'd want to know about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology." Full review
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Forty-five-minute guided tours leave from the gallery information desks on request or by appointment.
Fodor's Fodor's
"You can travel through myriad ecosystems in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, from the sand dunes of the Pacific to the coyotes and brush of the Nevada border." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Oakland Museum of California is a must-see. Relevant, fascinating exhibits have included knockout Yosemite photography and interactive Great Quake rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This collection of galleries, terraces, and gardens (collaboratively created in 1969 by architect Kevin Roche and landscape artist Dan Kiley) explores California art, social and natural history." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"History, art, and natural sciences of California."
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
9 / 10
Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Franciscans have passionate perspectives on every subject, but especially their signature landmark." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Do yourself a favor and see the Golden Gate Bridge the way it was meant to be seen: from below." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Perhaps the world's most beautiful bridge." Full review
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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.
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