landmark · San Francisco, United States
Fort Point
A filming location from Vertigo in San Francisco.
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The scene
The brick fort tucked directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge is where Madeleine plunges into the bay and Scottie pulls her out.
How to visit
A free national historic site right under the bridge's southern end, with the great span overhead; it's wind-blasted, so bring a layer, and check the opening days. Parking is limited just outside.
Address: Fort Point, Marine Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States · Open in Google Maps
- The coastal path leads up to bridge viewpoints.
- Crissy Field's beach is a short walk east.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Fort Point?
- The brick fort tucked directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge is where Madeleine plunges into the bay and Scottie pulls her out.
- Can you visit Fort Point?
- A free national historic site right under the bridge's southern end, with the great span overhead; it's wind-blasted, so bring a layer, and check the opening days. Parking is limited just outside.
- Where is Fort Point?
- Fort Point is a real filming location in San Francisco. Fort Point, Marine Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States
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