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    Carquinez Bridge

    4.0 (117 reviews)
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    Amy O.

    8/1/2023 Been a bit since crossing over.. What's not to like about a bridge.. As long as I can get across safely, I'm good..lol.. Have a great appreciation for the design and for the workers that build a bridge. Lots of thoughts and hard work go into from Start to finish.. I'll be back in a few days to head over the mountain!

    Jennifer B.

    First review of 2023! Unlike its sister (and more popular) bridges Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, this comes as a two-in-one combo: each bridge assigned their own direction. It's clever, really, because this idea minimizes traffic. I've visited the East Bay many times in the last decade and I still yet to experience it here. (Here's hoping I didn't just jinx it!) There was once a stalled car on the bridge, but that didn't really affect traffic either. They have also updated toll payments. Less than ten years ago, there were separate lines for people who pay in cash and for those who have Fastrak. (This was an issue back then because understandably, the lines for cash payments were a mile long. That has been updated - as with all the bridges - that if you don't have Fastrak, they'll just bill you based on your license plate. It is one of the gateways to Benicia, Vallejo, and the ever so popular Napa Valley. Tolls on all 8 bridges have gone up ($4 when i began coming through about a decade ago, $7 now - whoa, inflation!) but with cost of living and maintenance, it's a fair price to pay for safety and aesthetics. It makes me wonder if there's ever a world where they find a way to maybe bring it down - I'm sure it can be a financial challenge for those who go through here (as well as them other bridges) on their daily commute. But otherwise, it's nice (albeit short) ride to go from one end to the other. If traffic is super light and you're confident you're not going to affect other commuters in ANY way, I'd suggest slowing down to take in a bit of the view.

    Ann L.

    Hiked over the Carquinez Bridge because I'm trying to do all the bridges we can walk across. We started at Alexander Park cuz wanted to use bathrooms, they are closed due to Covid19. Tried to use a gas station bathroom, guy said no. Had to hold it. Walked thru Downtown Crockett everything was closed 1/1/21. The bridge trail starts by The Dead Fish Restaurant. Walk was ok, paved trail good for bikes & peds. Nice views of the bridges. There's a Vista Point you can only see if you walk on the bridge. There's 4 panels of information you can read and views of Mt Tam, Railroad trains that go by, Vallejo Ferry, etc. We hiked to the Carquinez Park - suppose to have bathrooms but didn't see any. I just peed by a tree. There are 2 gas stations on the Vallejo side I could have tried but didn't. Worth walking once or if you live nearby.

    westbound to SF
    May A.

    $5 toll Ride on this bridge is most of the time smooth, hardly any traffic even on weekends. The bridge is located near Vallejo on I-80. The original bridge was replaced around 2003 by a new suspension bridge which has four lanes going westbound and is much wider and nicer looking than the old bridge, like a very mini Golden Gate Bridge. Toll for individual autos is $5 and $2.50 for carpools, Toll is collected when travelling East bound in Vallejo. Traffic/commute is even much faster if you have FasTrak. FasTrak are on the left lanes and you just breeze through the toll booths at 25 mph (sometimes we go a little faster) and beep-beep you're through... having FasTrak enables you to drive on FasTrak lanes avoiding having to pay cash... very convenient :) Drive safe California! Review #0269

    Meh! Bridge needs. New structure...
    Joey B.

    Love passing this bridge! That is all... Wished theres a slow lane for drivers besides just the "Right Lane." At times, I find myself driving a bit faster on the right lane, when slow drivers are stupid to drive slower on the left lane... RETARDS! I'll update my rating when theres a designated slow lane designated for drivers driving under 65mph or less, excluding trucks. Trucks have am excuse to drive 55mph... But normal vehicles, come on! You know better... Don't drive like a trucker on the fast lane. Jesus Christ!

    Terry T.

    Reviewing a bridge? Yes, because these two bridges, side-by-side, really to show how the differences in construction and style has changed. Looking at them is a quick history lesson in how much highways have changed. The suspension bridge was completed in 2003 and the cantilever bridge in 1958. I really like the older bridge when I cross the straits. I feel like it is the start of a road trip adventure. The coming home I like the new bridge with its view of the water below.

    Amazing views!
    Tammy G.

    Very nice walk with my dog! Beautiful views! Dog friendly, has water and poop bags at each end of the bridge.

    Looks sort of like the Golden Gate
    Robbie R.

    Yelp reviews bridges? Really? I can review a bridge then! The Carquinez Bridge is actually two bridges with traffic flowing east on the upstream bridge and west on the downstream bridge. Well, they say East and West bound, but it's really North and South bound, but that's the crazy Bay Area directions for ya. Like East Oakland is really South Oakland. The one newer bridge looks like a mini Golden Gate and has a bike and walking path attached. Traffic goes pretty well as the tolls are collected with FasTrak if you use the bridge a lot. I don't live in the Bay Area, so I have to go in the lane that has all the cars paying cash ... $5.00 to cross this bridge! It's an OK experience, but I'd rather take the Benicia bridge up stream connecting on to the 680 than drive the worst part of the 80 going through Berkeley. 3 stars for you!

    Gene B.

    Okay, it gets me from one side to another in exchange of toll fee. I totally get that this bridge has to be maintained and it costs money. What I don't understand is that I haven't seen any changes in years. No renovation or upgrades. There are probably two to three lanes with toll cash collectors and the rest are Fastrak. Us Americans are getting ripped off big time. I want to see something being done at least so I don't have that feeling of being a victim of this cash hogging scheme. You would think this bridge would cost less to pass through due to the crossing distance, but no it's not the case. Other than the unjustified toll fees, it's a nice bridge with a great view of the Carquinez strait that leads to Sacramento. However, I certainly don't like the older bridge going Vallejo bound as it is old and needs an update as its Crockett bound sibling.

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    This is a functional Bridge which gets you from Crockett to Vallejo. It'll cost you about $6.

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    Town of Crockett

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    4.5(8 reviews)
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    Aug 3, 2025 If Facebook closed down and Twitter tweaked out,…read moreif the NextDoor App closed its doors and the internet went out of business. You would be lucky if you found yourself in Crockett. There is plenty of interesting places to go and things to do in Crockett. You may even learn some things. Make some friends and break bread why dont you? The Crockett museum with the Palotta record sized sturgeon. Its here. The Dead Fish or The Crockett Cusina restaurants. (By the way. Someone tell the Crockett Cusina to make there outdoor "Daily Special" billboard sign visible to car traffic.) They are here. There are nice water views around town and I have seen a few nice views of XX chromosome types. Yes here in Crockett! I could go on and on but my beer from Crockett's special J&L Market is getting warm. There is much to do in Crockett. Stop in and meet some friends that are waiting for you. There are others here like you. Believe me. Oh. About The Caverns? Fuhgeddaboudem The locals dont like to remember that tragedy. . "Everyone carries a piece of the puzzle. Nobody comes into your life by mere coincidence. Trust your instincts. Do the unexpected. Find the others." Timothy Leary

    What a fun little town. Get to the museum, have fun at the little shops and drive up the steep…read moreneighborhood hills. Then go on the scenic drive and enjoy a fun hike that makes you feel like you are a million miles for anyone. Really cool History here and really neat to get right up next to the sugar factory!

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    Carquinez Model Railroad Society - Union Pacific 2-10-2 on Oakland siding.

    Carquinez Model Railroad Society

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    My bf and I attended the open house this past Sunday and enjoyed our time here. The entrance is…read morelocated up the steps on the right side of the building. Admission is free for kids (up to age 16) and $5 for adults. They accept cash or credit card payments. The workers were friendly, and we were free to explore at our own pace. This model railroad display was amazing, two floors of detailed scenery and miniature trains, buses, and cable cars moving along the tracks. Loved seeing the setup for different cities in the east bay, old companies and factories, and various landmarks and bridges, representation from the 1940's to today. A diverse range of scenes in the exhibit included people camping, fishing, and boating, emergency vehicles and rescues, a movie theater, casino, Starbucks Coffee, C&H Sugar, the city of Sacramento (including the CA State Capitol building), and the China Wall at Donner Pass, part of the Central Pacific Railroad. There was even an entire amusement park with a ferris wheel, carousel, various carnival rides, and colorful blinking lights. More than enough to keep visitors engaged. They offer a scavenger hunt too. This may be the largest model railroad exhibit I've ever been to. It wasn't too crowded, and obviously the place is family-friendly. Parking was free and easy out front. I was truly impressed with this train show, and with the changing themes and designs throughout the year, I wouldn't hesitate to return for another open house event.

    Lots of opportunities to interact with highly experienced model railroaders. Very kid friendly as…read morechildren can get close to the trains without a lot of Plexiglas in the way. Only $5 for adults and kids under 16 free!

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