Corona Del Mar in Newport Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Goldenrod Footbridge
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 23, 2026
1. Goldenrod Footbridge Marker
This Bridge was built in 1928 for $10,884 and spans 243 feet across what was then known as "Pacific Gulch". It was built to provide convenient access to the beach for residents and visitors to the community.
At the time of construction the population of Newport Beach was less than 2000 residents.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 33° 35.883′ N, 117° 52.531′ W. Marker is in Newport Beach, California, in Orange County. It is in Corona Del Mar. It is on Goldenrod Avenue north of Seaview Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the southwest end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Goldenrod Ave, Corona del Mar CA 92625, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rex Brandt/Blue Sky (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Goldenrod Footbridge (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nakayoshi - Good Friends (approx. 0.7 miles away); Roger Seitz (approx. 1.1 miles away); Third National Jamboree (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Original Disneyland Bandstand
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to the Balboa Island Museum (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Goldenrod Footbridge. A duplicate marker is located at the other end of the bridge.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 23, 2026
2. Goldenrod Footbridge Marker
Located at the southwest end of the footbridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
