We were ALMOST RUN OVER while walking across The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco!
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- My grandson Mason and walked across the Golden Gate Bridge and back again. It's approximately 3.4 miles. We were lucky to arrive on a beautiful and sunny day.
It was a bucket list trip for both of us.
#walking #walks #bucketlist
What a beautiful day and gorgeous view,glad you and your Grandson had a great time...Loved this 😊❤
Making memories with your grandson, priceless!
Awesome! The golden gate is one of the US's most iconic bridges.
Great experience for you and Mason always to remember
It sure was Dannette! 👍
It's amazing that so many people are walking and cycling. It's a beautiful view out over the water. 🙂🇨🇦
I know, right?
Hi Steve and Mason 👋nice day there! Glad you both had a fun time. 😊
Thanks, Linda 😄👍
Every time I visit I bike or walk along the bridge. One of my favorite cities.
That’s awesome Tim. I guess I was the last one to know about this lol! 😆👍
fabulous trip to San Francisco walking The Golden Gate 👍🏻
It sure cath!
Its a walk you have to do if you have the time in SF. When friends visited we walked less than halfway because they wanted to explore more of the marina area. Its also great to get your walk in after a long drive! Glad you had good weather even if windy because it can get so foggy you can't see across to Marin County. I'm not sure who had more zest and energy, you or Mason!
Hi ER, I was so afraid it was going to be foggy. We really did look out and had a beautiful day. Glad to hear that you’ve done it too. 😄👍
Wow Steve I loved the video with you and Mason. Look forward to more. Your videos are just great. There's not enough stars for them but I'll give you a Ten ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Thanks to you Steve and Mason
lol thanks Steve! 😄👍
Wow that looks dangerous Steve way too many people ! But that’s a neat walk it looks beautiful ! Nice to have a potty on the bridge 😂❤
Unfortunately, I don’t think that body was open to the public! 🙁🙃
Look like fun steve glad everyone is ok after that take care 🙏🌈
glad y'all R ok steve,beautiful views
Steve - What a great item to be in your bucket list and what a beautiful day. One of my items on mine was to walk across the Mackinaw Bridge which connects our two peninsulas of our state (Michigan). It is 5 miles across. Every year on labor day they close a portion of the bridge to cars so people can make the trek. It's true. It can be super windy but what gorgeous views - just incredible. So glad I did it years ago. Did you take any pictures of you two on the bridge with the water in the background? I wish I would have thought of it when I did it but I was 10 and the whole experience was a little overwhelming at that age. Love this video. Sounds like you had a great time. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎤
Hi Judith, you were the second person to mention walking across that bridge. I had never heard about it before. Thanks for sharing that with us. That sounds amazing. 😄👍
@@theretiredlifewithsteve We walked on the street portion. You guys were much closer to the edge being on the sidewalk. You made me nervous. I don't think there is a sidewalk on my bridge . So glad you two did this together. What a memory to share.
I've never been to California so I'll probably never get to cross the Golden Gate but I've been across the Mackinac bridge in Michigan numerous times. Not walking (it's several miles long) but it's a beautiful bridge too.
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This looks so fun! I'm glad that you were able to do something on your bucket list, how exciting!
Thanks, Debbie and it sure was! 😄👍
Hi Steve and Mason, I'm glad you got to do your bucket list
Thanks Carol👍
Thank you, Steve!❤ Interesting walk. I would have been nervous about the bikes the whole time. I hope you and Mason have a great time.
Thanks Palma. We definitely had to have eyes in the back of our heads lol! 😳😲😄👍
Enjoyed again, Steve and Mason
Thanks, John! 😄👍
What a wonderful day! Enjoy Steve!!!
P.S. Steve, Your Grandson is So Adorable. You must be very Proud.
Thanks, Robbie, it sure was 😄👍
Thanks, Robbie, I am! 😄👍
I had no idea you could walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. What a what to get some exercise. Beautiful view.
Very proud of you too! I have driven it but never walked it. I'll bet it almost felt very cold to your "desert folk"! Thanks as always, my good and long friend. I need to try and figure out when I first saw your videos and most likely commented.
Thanks William. Mason likes the cold so he loved the cooler weather. I felt like I had been transported back to winter lol! 😂👍
Yes it felt dangerous and i would never do it. It sufe looks great from my phone. Thanks for taking me on your tour akmoat wating for big octopus to come out of the water. Yes alot of people take the bridge.
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I lived in SF for 14 years and never walked across the Golden Gate Bridge but I too did it with my grandson when he was 10 (he’s 18 now) . It was a beautiful but windy day as well…making wonderful memories ❤❤
That’s awesome that you got to do that too! 😄👍
You are cute mason 🥰🥰 be careful people will run over you out there.
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Awesome video. Thank you for taking us on this fun adventure. We enjoy all of your videos. Best wishes from North Central Texas. 🙋
Thanks for watching to! 😄👍
Nice trip for you and your grandson to share together!
It sure was Bella! 😄👍
U & Mason looking so so good walking on the Golden Gate Bridge! Crazy how those bike riders were being so rude! Unreal! Tho it looked fun!
Thank you Steve for sharing w us!🎉💜🌊‼️
It was a lot of fun, in spite of all the reckless bicyclist! 😳😲😄👍
Wow! What a gorgeous day for your adventure. For some reason last time I walked across it you could see all the way down. Along with the wind it was quite scary. What a beautiful bridge. Glad you're having such great weather
Hi Perry, glad to hear that you’ve done it too. I was afraid to get too close to the edge and point my camera down with the water because it was so incredibly windy. I felt like my iPhone was about to be ripped out of my hands.! 😳😲😄👍
One of my favorite walks ever! You had great weather but so many people! I wish the bikes had a designated path , they did seem rude to the walkers. Glad you got to do that walk though the view is worth it.
We definitely lucked out and got great weather! 😎👍
That was a great video Steve! The scenery was beautiful and as usual learned something new from your videos. Can’t wait to see the others from San Francisco. 💞
Thanks Susan. Glad you enjoyed it! 😄👍
Beautiful video , thanks Steve and Mason
Loved the video. Your grandson has the most delightful smile!! 😊
You are so kind Vicki! 😄👍
Hi Steve Thankyou for this stream been viewing since cemetery walks it’s winter here in New Zealand ❤regards Angus
Enjoy your winter weather, Angus! 😄👍
Loved this video. Born and raised in San Francisco. Fort Point and the bridge are a few of my favorites. Can’t wait to see where else you two went.
That’s awesome, Michelle! You were very lucky to have been born and raised there! 😄👍
Beautiful scenery and looks very cool p👍😻🍀. Glad you’re getting a heat break. Take care and enjoy your trip. 🤠🍀🎉
Thanks Tex 👍
My hubby and I went on vacation to San Francisco June 2022 and we rented e-bikes and rode across the bridge and around the city. It was fun! Needless to say, a lot of bicyclists tend to be aggressive. I’m definitely not one of those. I’m pretty cautious. I don’t want an accident like I had a couple years ago. I think when we went there, only one side of the path was open, as they were doing work on the other side.
Hi lam, that’s awesome that you got to do this too! 😄👍
Great day to spend together in wonderful San Francisco
Yes it was! 😄👍
Hi Steve and Mason, great to see you had fun in my little city. I love toride my bike out to the Gate and just chill out there. Also the other side of the bridge is for bikes, but fromn what I see most are tourist so don't not it is. Locals know to ride on the west side.
Thanks for sharing that red! 👍
Whew 😮 I want to say this was a pleasant virtual video; however, it was kinda scary 😱
It's almost bad as being on the freeway. Very windy, I was glad when you guys turned around. 🤣 Tell Mason hello for me, and I love you both. Greetings from your friend in the great Peach 🍑 State of Macon Georgia 🍑 ❤🎉❤🎉
Thanks, Janice. It was kind of scary, but definitely worth it. 😳😄👍
What a great experience! Thanks for taking us along! I've never walked across the bridge. I've only driven over it in a car. Will have to give it a whirl one day. Thanks for sharing!
I hope you get to one day cs. It is definitely quite the experience. 😄👍
That is pretty cool about your Mom and the golden gate Bridge. Fun story ❤
Thanks, Deborah 😄👍
That looks so much fun, hope you enjoyed your time with your Grandson. ❤
It was and so sure did! 😎👍
Love your video. Hope you had a great weekend. On holidays now for a week. Glad I don’t have to work
Enjoy your holiday Leeann! 😎👍
Enjoy watching you both,
Thanks, Ana! 😄👍
I have only ridden across the Golden Gate Bridge via bus, not sure if that counts? A day trip to visit Muir Woods and Sausalito in Marin County. Beautiful views all round the entire time. Thanks for bringing back those memories! ❤️ Paul
Hi Paul, that sounds like you had an awesome trip. It is gorgeous, driving, biking riding. it’s all very special. Thanks for sharing that memory with us. 😄👍
Returning to The City, you’ve a breathtaking view of The City’s Skyline exiting the Marin Tunnel !!!
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We walked across the bridge and were shocked at how low the railing is. It’s no wonder so many have jumped from the bridge over the years
I agree, luckily things have changed. At 5:11 in the video, you can see the wire netting that they just finished installing on the first of this year to stop people from jumping. That netting took decades to come to fruition.
Hi Welles, I know, right? 😳 it looked like you could easily just fall over or be blown over by the wind. 😲 glad to hear you were able to walk across too! 😄👍
You brought some of the warm weather with you. Nice and cool down near the water.
So happy for your guys,hope you had a good time❤
Thanks, Monika! 👍
Well steve, both you and Mason can cross another bucket list the last exclamation point I thought this was a very fun event that I didn't even know existed. I have seen the Golden Gate Bridge in my lifetime but never walked across it and I don't know that I would attempt walking across it at my age. I was happy to hear that you two complete the third generation of crossing the bridge. Thanks for taking me along, I really appreciate it but don't think it's an event for me to attempt
Hi Connie, thanks for pointing out that three generations of us across the bridge. I hadn’t even really thought about that and that way. 😄👍
Oh heeeeeeck no, I'm TERRIFIED of heights! 😂 Glad you were able to check something off your bucket list though!! 😊
lol I hope you didn’t get anxious. Just watching the video Betsy! 😳😄👍
@@theretiredlifewithsteve welllll...there were a few moments hee hee just as long as you and Mason don't decide to scale Everest
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We walked across the bridge in the eighties with my kids. It was really cool. Thanks 👋
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing that memory with us Alich! 😄👍
Glad you're safe and sound. 🌞🌻
Thanks 1 😄👍
So glad to see this video. Even though I’m subscribed I don’t get notifications.
Looks like both of you have a great adventure ❤
Sorry you don’t get notifications. CZcams is notorious for not letting subscribers know when new videos are out even after you subscribe. 😲🤪
Great video! So miss the pacific, the views and fresh air! Bicyclists are not known for being considerate 😮🤨 my experience too when I used to hike on trails. What a nice walk you had! Thanks for sharing! 🌊
Hi Jennifer, I know I’m always surprised at how rude so many bicyclist are. And so many of them ride in the middle of the street instead of near the curb. When I ride bicycles, I like to stay as far away from cars and people as possible. 😄👍
Thanks for the video Steve ❤
Nice video of the bridge. I was surprised to see the cables moving by the wind. I have driven over a few times, but never walked. Good for you guys.
Hi David, yes it’s a very different experience seeing an upload by foot. 😳😄👍
Hi Mason
Hi Steve and Mason....looked like a long walk ...windy....but fun.....lots of people....bikes too.....was this bridge the one that was damaged. by a ship ...I can't remember which bridge.....have fun on your adventures...take care...... Deborah 🇨🇦
I think you are referring to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge which was damaged by a cargo ship in the fog. For short we called it the Bay Bridge which connects the East Bay (Oakland/Berkeley) to San Francisco. It was also the Bridge that was damaged in the 1989 Earthquake.
Hi Deborah, no, fortunately, this one was not the one that was damaged. 👍
Thanks for sharing that ER, that’s the bridge. We drove into San Francisco on and it’s all new now and looks really nice. 👍
Not exactly a relaxing stroll, but I totally would have done it, too ! Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks for coming along MsBlynn! 😄👍
To see the crisis line phone at a bridge breaks my heart.
I know, me too. 🥲💙
Steve! When heading out to walk the bridge, you should have told Mason the famous line, attributed to Mark Twain (don't know if that is true, but that's what I grew up believing)..."The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco". I don't believe I've ever walked the GG Bridge and not been bundled up. The wind coming off that water, cuts right through you!! You had a nice clear day, that was the spirts of the bridge smiling on you. People come from all over the world to walk across the bridge. They used to come to jump, but that isn't nearly as easy as it used to be. Such a sad, sad thing.
Hi Derek, it’s funny that I just heard that quote the other day lol! 😄 we really did luck out. I was so happy that it wasn’t foggy and I guess I was the last one to hear about this being a thing, as usual lol. 🤪😆👍
Good morning Steve
HI Steve and Mason have fun
Thanks Beth 😄👍
Nice video. Enjoyed it very much. Did you know the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan has a tradition of walking across it on Labor Day. It is the only day of the year you can do this. It is 5 miles one way.
Hi Renee, no, I didn’t know about that. I’ve never even heard of that bridge until now. About five people left comments about it. That’s awesome! 😄👍
Cute video boys
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I lived in Goleta for a year and Tecate for a bit but never got to spend any time 8n San Francisco. I miss traveling lol.
Maybe one day d! 👍
I never walked across the Golden Gate Bridge. Back in 2012, I was heading to Southern California while on a cross country road trip and didn't' have money for the toll at the bridge. To this day I am waiting for the violation letter to arrive in the mail!!!
lol, now they just photograph your license plate as you drive over and they mail you the bill. You are not allowed to even stop at the tollbooth anymore. I forget how much it was the last time I drove across, but it seemed very, very expensive. 😳👍
I'd be annoyed with all the bikes but worth the walk. A lot of fun and beautiful scenery. I wouldn't do it with my bladder. Those port-a-potties don't look like they're for the tourists. I wonder if the poor souls try to jump to avoid those mesh nets.
You bring up a good point Europa. If you happen to be in the middle of the bridge and have to go, you would be in big trouble lol! 😲🙃
They opened the bridge to pedestrians on the 50th anniversary in 1987. I went to that. It was so crowded that I couldn't get across or, for that matter, walk at all. It's the only time I've ever been picked up and moved by a crowd without moving myself. The bridge actually bent due to the weight of the overcrowding. Fun but scary.
Omg, wow, I didn’t even hear about that. Thanks for sharing that memory with us Dixie! 😳🙃👍
Guess I don't have to have walking across the bridge on my B list now. Think it's a first time I've tagged along with anyone doing it and/or driving across. A bit busy with people who don't like to get out of others way (it's all about them lol) but you guys had a nice day for it and you have those bragging rights now (that you walked across it!).
Thanks for coming along with us kb! 😄👍
You had perfect weather and that brings out people, also San Francisco is a walkable town. (from wiki) "As of January 1, 2024, the Golden Gate Bridge now has a continuous physical suicide barrier installed the full length of the 1.7-mile span. The suicide deterrent system, also known as the net, has been installed on the east and west sides of approximately 95% of the bridge" I wish they would take down the chain-link fencing. Those bicyclists were real jerks!
Thanks for sharing that Andy. Sadly, there are jerks everywhere these days. 😳🙁
Don't people know to keep right? It is always windy to me in San Francisco. Take a boat out to Alcatraz - very windy! Nice memories!
I thought Chicago was supposed to be the windy city, but I think it might be San Francisco lol! 😄👍
The flyer you held up mention something about Sausalito, that is we’re my moms ashes were scattered. Toss a rose in the ocean for me.
@@patriciajames199 so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memory with us. 💙🌹
To me walking over the Golden Gate Bridge is very depressing. On average somebody jumps off that bridge every two weeks. They no longer anouce it on the news or media.
I agree, it is pretty sad. But it’s nice to see that they’ve done everything humanly possible to prevent it. 🥲
Yeah, bicyclists they’re extremely aggressive and rude as hell I remember when they didn’t even have a net or the chain-link fence for that matter. I think they’ve got a couple telephones on the bridge that if you are ready to do it, you can call someone
I’m glad they have more protections now. 👍
@@theretiredlifewithsteve yeah people used to jump over that a lot it’s really sad when people get to that point in their lives.
30 years ago that fence separating the pedestrians from the road didn’t exist. There was a bicyclist that fell off to the road. My husband and I were driving on the bridge and grazed him. The bridge police came and made a report, thankfully the guy was ok and the bicyclist was at fault. He was riding his bike recklessly. Some witnesses came to say he was reckless.
Wow, how scary. Thank you for sharing this with us. Glad it wasn’t more serious. 👍
My bucket list is X Rated, lol. That bridge walk is fun, but noisy, I've done it. You guys had a car, you should have driven across the bridge, first exit Spencer Avenue takes you to Sausalito, you can see the houseboats and yachts some people live in.
Hi Spencer, lol. I have driven across the bridge many times over the years, but this time we wanted to walk. And driving across has become extremely expensive. 😳😲
San Francisco is a pedestrian and bike friendly city, as are Portland and Seattle. These west coast cities tend to have mild year-round weather, without the extreme heat of Palm Springs or cold like many other places. People who opt to live in these cities tend to be active, enjoying outdoor activities and keeping physically fit and healthy.
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I live in California and that looks cool
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Why were the bicyclist going so fast?? Totally unsafe to all the other pedestrians. I was very shocked, they were beyond aggressive. NYC Bicyclist aren't even as aggressive.
I know, right? 😳😲
Steve I wanna hang out with you have more fun than me love from Gettysburg
Hi Alex, we are hanging out in a way. Just virtually. 😄👍
@@theretiredlifewithsteve your rite Steve
Fort Point is that brick building tucked under the bridge. Unless things have changed walking and bike riding were all on the same side of the bridge. You have to be careful because the bike riders won't slow down, and they won't give you the right of way. They are rude. It's better to walk in the early morning. Everyone walks across during the day. They didn't use to have the chain link fence up. They put it up because there were so many people jumping off the bridge that they had to do something to stop them. It's sad really. Where the fence stops there is netting down below to catch anyone that might jump off. What hotel did you stay at? You are in a way walking on a freeway. Highway1 is the roadway that crosses the bridge and takes people over to Marin County. I'm sorry for the rude bike riders. Something needs to be done about that. I was born and raised in San Francisco and things used to be different. Something happened and people seem to be so much ruder. Looking forward to more SF videos. Take care.
Hi Maria, we stayed at the comfort Inn by the bay. I have an upcoming video tour of the hotel and a review of our stay. I love your city, even if the bike riders are rude and reckless lol! 😄👍
:rd Gen Native San Franciscan … our first walk over to Sausalito was part of the JFK 50 mile march days !
Awesome, thank you for sharing that memory with us! 😄👍
You are on the correct side of the bridge...the idiots on the bikes should be on the other side unless that side is closed. We have people on bikes flying through stop signs and red lights all the time. They have become a problem with there I will do whatever I want attitude even on busy streets. Sorry....I'm venting. ; )
Hi dv, it’s good to vent! 👍 and the other side was open because I did see a large group of bicycle riders riding on the other side too. Bicyclist are so vulnerable to traffic that it always amazes me. That’s so many of them are so careless. We have lots of bicycle deaths here in Palm Springs. It’s very sad. 🥲
Braver than me.
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Nice, if loud walk. I wonder if wheelchairs are allowed. I'm surprised you weren't walking much earlier in the day.
Not sure what you mean about walking earlier in the day. We drove up from Palm Springs to San Francisco and it took eight hours. We started walking as soon as we got there.
@steveinpalmspringsca Sorry, I made that comment before I figured that out. I don't think I would have had the energy after that long drive. I wonder if it's more hazy or foggy early in the morning, you might have missed some of the beautiful views.
It sure seems like some of those bikers were going more than 15 mph, and they also seemed both rude and careless, even as they passed some very young children. That's very sad, but I'm glad y'all got to go and took us with you!
Hi Sharon, yes, it was pretty surprising to see. I’m still glad we did it though. 😄👍
@steveinpalmspringsca Me too, and that you took us with you! It seems like they may eventually have to do more than just separate the walking/biking lanes with paint and then enforce it. It's really sad to see society get to needing that type of oversight, though.
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Thanks, Patti 👍
Looks like fun but it is ridiculous that the cyclists go so darn fast when there are obviously so many pedestrians too!
I know, right? 😳😲
Grandson? Thought he was your new boyfriend!
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I am surprised the cyclists are allowed to ride that fast, so dangerous !
Me too! 😳😲
This is so creepy. How old is the boy? Use to follow all the grave vids. Then you covered local Palm Spring stories. Yikes
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@@theretiredlifewithsteve Don't I feel dumb and rightly so
I'm a cyclist and live in SF, have biked across the bridge hundreds of times. Those road bikers absolutely act as if the bridge is there for them and everyone else is intruding. And they absolutely do cause accidents.
Yikes, sorry to hear that. I’m guessing they are probably a minced to other bicyclist as well. 😲