The bridge is “one of the most photographed features on the West Coast” and in the world. It has been featured on “postcards, TV ads, everywhere,” according to Debra Geiler, project manager for the Trust for Public Land. The bridge’s location on the scenic Central Coast of California, the parabolic shape of the arch, the tall spandrel columns, and the architectural piers contribute to an “intense aesthetic experience.” “It’s the gateway to Big Sur and the interior has never been logged.