landmark · San Francisco, United States
Fort Point
A filming location from Vertigo in San Francisco.
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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