Back at one of my favorite spot in SF. Today is the perfect day to come. Beautiful sunny weather. It was not crowded at 3pm. Nice and peaceful. I can stay here for hours just to contemplate or read a good book with this scenery view. Whenever I can in SF, I like to drop by here from time to time and enjoy the peaceful view. No more portable bathrooms I see here. Perhaps it was for an event when it was available. read more

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I saw enough Instagram reels about this spot to motivate me to take the Treasure Island Ferry and climb up the paved 338-foot hill along Yerba Buena Lane to get here. I could have driven over, but despite what vloggers may say, it wasn't that onerous a trek. The space itself is just three acres, mostly taken up by the viewing plaza built within the cavity of a historic water tank. Connected by curving walkways and flanked by a 69-foot spire, "Point of Infinity" by Hiroshi Sugimoto (Photo 3), the plaza serves as the observation deck with 360-degree views of the Bay Area skyline. It's ironic that the better views of the entirety of the Bay Bridge can be experienced at nearby Signal Point Park so make sure you visit both spots (review: https://yelp.to/CRLryL6Di4). That's because from Panorama Park, the overgrown tree foliage on Yerba Buena Island obscures views of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island. In fact, you can even get a better view from a gated side road next to the parking lot (Video 2). The gate is just for vehicles as people can walk through. Other perks to consider are a dog park and a wildflower meadow for picnicking. It's a worthwhile stop. RELATED - Exploring Treasure Island? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/XfVUIcHB4F read more

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This is not a business, but a really cool park at the very top of treasure Island with the most unbelievable views of the entire Bay Area. Use navigation to get here because it's tricky exiting off the bridge with all of the construction that is happening, but the views are absolutely amazing. read more

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Due to the multiple whale sightings I had been hearing about, I went to Panorama Park in hopes of seeing whales. Located on Yerba Buena Island which is right next to Treasure Island, Panorama Park was easy to drive to and there was plenty of parking on a weekday at 11am. Albeit, the parking lot is not well marked. Once you see the Yerba Buena sign, you drive up the hill to the left to find the parking lot. Otherwise, there is limited street parking at the dog park at the base of the hill. While I was at Panorama Park there was VERY limited whale activity between Treasure Island and Angel Island, a few spouts and one whale tail. To view the scarce activity, you need a good pair of binoculars and a telephoto lens if photographing. Although whale activity was not worth mentioning, the view of the SF skyline, the Ferry Building, the GG Bridge, the Bay Bridge, Angel Island, and Alcatraz Island were beautiful to look at. Why the low stars? There is no shade nor toilet...not even a port-o-potty. On the day I was there, people come and go, but they don't stay long. According to a statistic that I read, 18% of the whales that enter the SF Bay are killed by boats which is not surprising because there are a lot of ferries and other watercraft. read more

Panorama Park - Whale tail visible with binoculars - Parks Near Me

Panorama Park is no Golden Gate Park nor is it a Dolores Park, McLaren Park, Duboce Park, or Crissy Field. It's a fairly recent addition to San Francisco's park roster with a single reason to visit: the views. I take that back. Here's the reasons you should visit: * The views are actually even better if you walk up the sidewalk to the hill behind you. Signal Park barely qualifies as any sort of "park" but it's got quite the vantage point. * If you've been wanting to see how development of Treasure Island is going, this should be amongst the things you view. Put on your walking shoes and head up, up, up from the TI ferry terminal. Or drive; there's a free parking lot here at the park. * I'm not hugely into sculpture but concede that the one placed here ("Point of Infinity" by Sugimoto) is very lovely and feels perfect for the site. * There's some nice signage, installed during Biden's reign, to tell you the key points about the Port Chicago disaster, a significant event in local history. Panorama Park is very pristine with greenery and a lot of concrete. It's clean - immaculate, actually - but not the type of park I could imagine hanging out in. The views are, indeed lovely but I prefer the views from the height of Dolores Park probably because, from that vantage point, I actually feel like I'm in the City. I understand that TI is technically part of San Francisco but there's a remoteness to it that I don't experience when sitting in Dolores Park. All that said? It's worth seeing once but, for me, unlikely to ever merit a return visit. read more

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I am surprised that Panorama Park has less than 12 reviews at the moment. It is literally a gem right in between the Bay Bridge at Yerba Buena Island and it overlooks both sides of the bridge and the skylines of San Francisco, Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, East Bay and other sights around SF Bay. So much has changed on both islands and it's nice to see the changes happening right in front of your eyes. If you plan to visit, there is street parking near the dog park and it is a short walk to the park. Once you get to the top, you'll be treated to incredible views. I am not sure if the park closes at sunset but I can see that the sunset views would be jaw-dropping. Panorama Park is not really hidden but I hope you stumble upon this gem for the 360 views. You'll love it. read more

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Definitely the best place to see the whole bay. You can see all of SF, the Golden Gate Bridge, the SF ferry building, Alcatraz island, angel island, the bay bridge, and all of oakland. Parking is free and it's not crazy busy. And the displays telling of the African American sailor rebellion is also an important part of our bay history. Well done. This is going to be on my must-go list of places to take friends visiting from out of town. read more

If you haven't had a chance yet, I would definitely recommend a stop at Panorama Park on Yerba Buena/Treasure Island. It includes the sculpture "Point of Infinity: Surface of Revolution with Constant Negative Curvature"​ by Hiroshi Sugimoto at the very top and there is a lovely viewing area when you can view the sculpture and also see lovely views of the Bay Bridge and the SF Skyline as well as Treasure Island. There is a seating are as well as a monument to the Port Chicago 50 which was incredibly interesting to read. There are a few trees and a small grassy area and while this is not a park that you would spend the day at, it is definitely worth a stop, especially on a clear day. Parking is limited and there are lots of signs on tow away areas. We saw multiple tow trucks in the 30 minutes we were there, so be careful! read more

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Came by on a Saturday around 12:15pm. It's open but for some reason they blocked the entrance to the parking lot with orange cones. So we had to park at the bottom of the park at the, resident guest parking for Yerba Buena Island at $2/hr. The park is nice. It's brand new so it's clean. No grassy area though. Mostly concrete. There is also a bike path. When we arrived there were only a few small groups of people here. I saw hummingbirds and butterflies. Great view of the bay bridge and SF skyline. There's benches and a retaining wall you can also climb to sit on if you're physically able to. No restrooms. Don't stop here though. There is a nearby Signal Point Park further up the hill with plenty more seating and 360 degree view. There is also 2 handicap parking up there but then again, access was blocked off for some reason. read more

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A great park for a panoramic view of the city skyline. There are a few areas with benches for picnics, but don't expect the lush greenery of Golden Gate Park. There is limited parking, though I was easily able to find a spot on a Sunday afternoon. Overall this park is great for a brief Sunday stroll or another stop to add to your cycling route--but it also feels like tourist spot to snap pics and leave. There also aren't any bathrooms nearby, so take note of that before you visit! read more

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Luckily, it was not too busy hidden gem of a park on this lonely Island connected only by the Bay Bridge. I had always thought Yerba Buena island there was nothing here. But with this new Panorama Park built it helps the people finally living here a place to go to exercise and enjoy the 360 degree views of the San Francisco Skyline and rest of the surrounding Bay Area. New housing contemporary developments here. Small parking lot by the park, I totally drove past it missing the parking entrance on one way road that circles the park. It looks like most people will just park on Treasure Island and do a nice walk uphill to explore this park and go back down to explore Clipper Cove, explore the Treasure Island visitor center and few restaurants or wine tastings around the island. That is probably the best plan when coming here. Both Yerba Buena and Treasure Island are still in construction as they are adding more things to both islands. Treasure Island construction to be done in 2035 was what I read at the visitor center. Point of Infinity, created by artist Hiroshi Sugimoto is something I had no clue about and was confuse what is this? So I had to research this. The first permanent sculpture commissioned for the Treasure Island Arts Program is the sculpture titled Point of Infinity: Surface of Revolution with Constant Negative Curvature by Hiroshi Sugimoto which acts as a sundial. Surprisingly, It is Sugimoto's first large scale public installation in the United States. Point of Infinity is made out of glass fiber reinforced concrete panels that transition into mirror polished stainless steel partway up its form and is based on a mathematical formula. There are benches to sit down or walk around just relaxing taking in the views or walk your happy dog here. There is a dog park below this park. It's a great way to spend a day out here to enjoy the views and have a picnic or to explore Treasure island and have lunch there. All in all had a great time here, friendly people here. read more

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On my way to San Francisco I made sure to stop by Panorama Park on Yerba Buena Island. This park has the most amazing views of the bay and the Bay Bridge as well as San Francisco. Make sure you make your way to the top to the Point of Infinity Sculpture. I was able to park on the street its an easy hike to the top. This park is a must visit. read more

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A small park, great view. Walk around it gives a good view of the bay. You can see the new and old Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island and SF skyline. You can't see the Golden Gate Bridge. The park is small with a small parking lot and if you missed it you can park along the road with even more limited spots. Once you ramp up and pass Yerba Buena sign, make a right right away and immediately a left to avoid missing the parking lot entrance. One downside is there is no toilet at all near the park. There is a structure but all locked up and not available to use, very inconvenient. Hopefully that'll be improved later on. read more

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Spectacular views of the bay with a 360 view from the whole east bay to the city! Not to mention artist also created a wonderful sculpture in the park. There is a great pathway that takes you to the top and also a dog park just below the park as well. Nice place to catch great views and they have many benches and area where you can rest and sit. Please note that at sunset this park will close so you need to make sure you come visit before then. They will close the entrance so you cannot get in. read more

In the middle of San Francisco Bay, Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island has been undergoing a revitalization with new homes, parks, trails, restaurants and open space. On May 13th, San Francisco's newest park, Panorama Park, opened on the westernmost peak of Yerba Buena Island, which was formerly the site of a 2 million gallon water tank. Walk up the winding walkway to the park, which offers amazing views of the East, North and West Bays. You can see the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the San Francisco skyline. You get an up close view of the Bay Bridge from the new Eastern span to Yerba Buena to the suspension span leading into the City. You can take stunning pictures from this park. The park features a 69 ft high monument sculpture called the Point of Infinity created by Hiroshi Sugimoto. It's resembles a sundial to evoke the Tower of Sun sculpture from the 1939 Golden Gate Int'l Exposition of Treasure Island. Great to see the revitalization of Yerba Buena and Treasure Island and Panorama Park is an amazing new gem that you must check out for the breathtaking views. read more

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What a beautiful place to view the SF bay! From this park, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz island, angels island, and the bay bridge is all seen in one place with a panoramic view of the bay! The views are amazing but windy, make sure to bring a jacket! No restrooms available in this park, be prepared! Pictures don't do the justice.. read more

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This park is absolutely worth visiting!!! I must say, I never would have thought about visiting Treasure Island if it not for this new park which just opened in May, 2024. As you get off the free way on the way up, you'll past some new town houses on the left then, you'll see the sign Yerba Buena. Go past the sign and turn right into a small carpark. The park is just in front. As you go up the path, look to your left. It's the best view of SF skyline. On a clear day you'll see Golden gate bridge, Alcatraz island, Angel island, Treasure island, San Rafael bridge and Bay bridge. The 360 degree views are STUNNING!!! Unfortunately, Karl the fog was sticking around too long on GGB, so was not able to capture any photos. You can also see a cute dog park adjacent to the Panorama park below, so there's many dog walkers walking their dogs up to the park too. I discovered Yerba Buena is a seperate island to Treasure island and that Treasure island was made up of landfill. How did I not know that? The sculpture by Hiroshi Sugimoto called infinity point seems to go straight into the sky. There's some info nearby showing a math formula for constant negative curvature. Not a mathematician but it sounds like a formula for infinity - hence the name. Tip - There is one porto restroom opposite the carpark and there are restrooms in the Treasure island museum too. I do hope they eventually have parking lines in the carpark to maximize parking spaces. Also, telescopes along the sides of the park for the stunning views. AND, some warning signs for ppl not to climb up the walls. During my visit there were a few ppl up there. Overall, this place is so worth visiting for the stunning views alone. Many places have 360 views BUT not a view of SF skyline and waterfront. Make it a day trip. Explore treasure island too. read more

Panorama Park - Parks Near Me

Located by treasure island. It has limited parking. You can tell this area is very touristy. Lots of people come here to take photos and it has nice view of the city and bay bridge. Its great to come here at least once read more

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A new beautiful almost complete park just build less crowded and tourist area. I think the view is better than most places in San Francisco. It is a little windy but beautiful scenery of the whole area of San Francisco. You can see the whole bay bridge from this park, also the bridge Oakland too! It is not crowded like other places which is great because you can take amazing pictures. read more

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