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    Phil A.

    Treasure Island is a man made island connected to Yuerba Buena Island in the middle of the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Bridge!! Technically, this island is considered to be part of San Francisco. The island itself is pretty restrictive on where you can drive. I've been here several times to watch the Blue Angels air show, they usually do a deep dive toward this island multiple times. I've also been here for a few festivals and just to hang out. You definitely can't beat the views of the San Francisco skyline from here, but make sure you dress warm. It's almost always windy here, and at night, that cold off the water swoops in. They've been renovating this place for a while now, with new apartments sprouting up recently, and you can tell they are far from being finished!!

    Beautiful view
    Naomi C.

    My husband had scheduled date night here at treasure Island, watching a comedy show. We used to watch in Alameda, but due to pandemic reasons in the past. They moved locations around periodically. I've never been to treasure Island before, and this was my first time. Born and raised in the Bay Area, although I have visited San Francisco so many times. Treasure Island is so beautiful, the sunset, the bar area, the entire place is just exquisite. I would like to renew my vows here, even though I am a nature girl. This holds a little bit of nature undertones. Absolutely love it here and would keep visiting again in the near future.

    Janet T.

    Back at one of my favorite places to be in San Francisco. I just can't get enough of this view. I would come here again and again. I'm absolutely in love with this view. I picked the perfect sunny day to be here today. I was able to go for a walk along side of the view. Got some steps in. Whenever I can, I would come back here and enjoy the view and get my steps in. Beautiful sunny day today, so happy I picked today to come!!!! The view is just breath taking. You need to come during the daytime and night time. Both have a different feel and both are beautiful!

    While driving on Treasure Island
    Steve D.

    Treasure Island (TI) is an artificial island on San Francisco Bay. It has been the site of a World's Fair and a US Navy base. Today it looks like a "work in progress" with construction sites and closed off roads. A visitor to this island will see amazing views, new housing, a too tall building, historic buildings, and old housing. My job sends me to Treasure Island. It's not hard to navigate the place. One ramp to exit the Bay Bridge, one ramp to go back to the bridge. Just follow the signs. Many roads are closed off. There's not much there. Maybe it's too early to put a 7-Eleven on a corner. I'm sure in 10-yrs Treasure Island will be an amazing place to visit. Tip: If you're looking for a weird San Francisco address, check to see if it's on Treasure Island first. TI is part of SF. Zip Code- 94130 Stop and enjoy the view.

    Bay bridge
    Kirk S.

    Great place to live and visit. This place has the most epic views I've ever seen. It's so beautiful to look at the city every night live in here. I love it so much.

    Dale S.

    Treasure Island is great for a little break from the city or a quick stop on your way to or from. There is not a ton to do (the island is mostly residential high rises imo) but there is a distillery, a dog park, a few good spots to eat and the Ferry Building has public bathrooms, food at art. There is a good view of the water from there and lots of spots to park and walk along the bay on a nice day. It's quieter than the city with less people but you can still enjoy the great weather and city skyline. I end up here a few times a year and always have a good time. If you have never been, it's worth a visit, just manage your expectations.

    David M.

    An outcropping along the bay bridge between the City and Oakland. Actually not sure if it's SF or Oakland county. I suspect SF though ( they have all the cool stuff). The weather can get iffy being out in the water. When the weather behaves few places are more calming and relaxing.

    11/15/2022:  The entire island is under MASSIVE construction!
    Shirley M. F.

    11/15/2022: The entire island is under MASSIVE construction! I just wanted investigating what infrastructure has been built, since the new Bay Bridge was installed in 2013. Apparently, the entire shoreline was inundated with construction including, the parking lot was cordoned off; essentially, there are no bathroom rest stops, i.e., odd houses nor were parking spaces available in order, photographing SF, the Bay Bridge or Golden Gate Bridge! Absolutely shockingly disappointing. Aside the ongoing, massive construction, I noticed a new dock jutting out into the Bay: Will there be a ferry service from SF to Treasure Island? I wonder whether within the near future will there be restaurants, grocery stores, and memorabilia gift shops installed at Treasure Island???? Heads Up, all retail stores and businesses: Get your foot in the door opening your business at Treasure Island!!!!

    SF Downtown
    Vivienne C.

    Treasure Island is this little island between San Francisco and Oakland that hands down, sports the best views of downtown San Francisco. On a clear day, you can see the beautiful Bay Bridge, Financial District, Coit Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Sausalito, Tiburon, and even the Palace of Fine Arts. Although the views here are fantastic, the island itself is pretty sad looking. All of the residential property is rented out, nothing is owned here. Also a lot of the schools and office buildings have broken windows and the walls seem very dilapidated. The best building in the area was the SF Firefighter Training Center, but I feel like there should be more on revival efforts on other parts of the island. It's also become somewhat of a tourist trap these past couple of years since it looks "haunted" which is a little bit rude as people live here. There needs to be more emphasis from the city to look into this area and rebuild the place for the people who live here. The island needs to match the breathtaking view it produces.

    Brandon M.

    I have always passed this place when going bridge to bridge in San Francisco..,but this time I took the exit to Treasure Island...The views are spectacular as you can see in my pictures..You can see all bridges even the Golden Gate and Alcatraz Island..I even was able to get a picture of a cruise ship which is hardly ever in the San Francisco bay. As we drove our tour of the island not a single Starbucks here .There is actually only one public bathroom and it was at the restaurant..Lots of apartments and lots of new building..Not sure if Google or Amazon is building.. Overall it seemed like a huge deserted area..With tons of projects being built.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Treasure island SF
    Diomedes L.

    Let me do my first review of 2023 with the our time waiting to ring In 2023. We have somewhat a tradition watching the fireworks at the waterfront at SF every year . We usually park and walk about 5 - 6 blocks to the clock tower by the SF side of the bay bridge. It's always gorgeous place to hangout, although it can be super cold and at times misty . Good thing Starbucks are open during New Year's Eve but ooohhh the line. This year or is it last year ? Lol well 2022 NY eve, I decided to take my wife back to my stomping ground. SF and the the peninsula (south city etc.). It was pretty difficult to find local ethnic food that'll open late, we end up eating at a 3 start aahhhmm Asian restaurant. That'll be another story by itself. Anyway, after all our early evening activities including dashing , we went around 10pm to treasure island to get a good spot. The place has drastically change over the past years. There's no longer a place you can park and just watch by the waterline. You have to park and walk. As you know we just finished a major storm and it was cold but cleared up enough to be able to see the beautiful lighted skyline of SF. I did nt realize how far it was. I thought the barges that carry the fireworks was more In the middle and would be much nearer. We got unobstructed view but it was far. It was beautiful though. Getting out of there was something else. You talk about a traffic that was not moving an inch for 20 minutes. Anyway that's my kickoff 1st 2023 review it's great to be an Yelp elite yet again for another year. Congratulations to all who got their badges as well SYOY

    You never know who you will see...NBC news.
    Libby J.

    You never know who or what you will see on Treasure Island! Maybe NBC news? 100% guarantee of million dollar views and apparently radioactive waste Treasure Island is on my list of oh so close, but never before visited places. It has such a rich history! There are also a number of wineries, a few cool restaurants, and apparently 2,000 people living in old navy barracks. Driving around the island offers stellar views from all sides. Take the narrow exit into paradise! At least once, worth a visit.

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    Beautiful views of San Francisco and Oakland. The new exits off the bridge are not as easy as old ones.

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    nice town, but i think its too far to travel to the city and amenities. the teavel to get there is a hastle , but safe when you get there.

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    Japantown - Cherry Blossom Festival vendor

    Japantown

    4.2(547 reviews)
    6.5 kmLower Pacific Heights, Japantown

    Came to San Francisco during Super Bowl week and had the chance to explore Japantown and Lower…read morePacific Heights again, and it honestly reminded me why I love this city so much. After being in Washington, D.C., where it was much colder, the warm SF weather felt amazing and made walking around the neighborhood even better. The food was incredible! We tried several different restaurants, and every place had something special, from comforting ramen to fresh sushi. Japantown has such a great mix of authentic flavors, cozy spots, and unique little shops that make the whole experience feel lively and welcoming. Being back in San Francisco, enjoying great food, good weather, and the energy of Super Bowl week, was just an all-around great feeling. I truly believe this is one of the best Japantowns in the country, and I can't wait to come back and explore even more.

    Japantown has always been a go to spot for us when we miss Japan, of course there is no comparison,…read morebut Nijiya Market has always been a good spot for Bento boxes, sushi, Sashimi, anything you want- quality has always been good, and if you get there later before closing, they discount some of the items. It's located on Post and Buchanan, street parking if you can find it but they have a parking garage underneath the shops and restaurants. They have so many good spots for Sushi, Ramen, Sophie's Crepes is another fav, Boba, you won't be disappointed! We will be back!

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    12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.

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    Palace Of Fine Arts - At Sunset

    Palace Of Fine Arts

    4.7(1.2k reviews)
    6.8 kmMarina/Cow Hollow

    One of my favorite stops whenever I'm in San Francisco. The Palace of the Fine Arts is an…read moreincredible visit - beautiful and peaceful. I've visited here both during the day and at night and each one will provide you with its own unique experience. During the day, you'll be able to take in all the surrounding nature - its lake, the birds and the ducks, grassy areas. You can also take in all the intricate architecture of the Palace. Can definitely get busy and loud during the day, but it's still so nice to walk around and enjoy. At night, you're going to lose the majority of the people. Last time we were there after dark, there were only a dozen other people wandering around. You won't really be able to see the nature, but the Palace has areas lit up with lights that give it a different beauty you won't see during the day. Free to enter and enjoy. We've always walked here, so I can't touch on the parking situation, but it doesn't look like the best just from glancing around. As I said, one of my favorite stops in SF, and I look forward to visiting it on each trip.

    One last adventure on our trip was a stop by the Palace of Fine Arts. I've see pictures and clips…read moreof it in movies for many years, and have always been kind fascinated by it. Unfortunately our visit was so jam packed with everything else, we were only able to get there at night...which wasn't terrible. It is well lit and still very impressive. The structure was originally built for the world's fair about 100 years ago, but because of the response they actually rebuilt it after, with more long term/long lasting material. It's held up very well, and is spectacular to see. It really makes you feel like you're in an ancient European city. There is another building next to the famous structure that is used as a convention hall, and gallery space. It was closed and locked up when we were there. All in all, it was a cool stop on our trip. I definitely enjoyed seeing it in person, and maybe next time we visit San Francisco, I'll be able to see it in daylight

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    Evening view

    Palace Of Fine Arts - 06.15.25 the domed rotunda is an open-air octagon supported by eight piers, triangular in plan, that frame arched openings

    06.15.25 the domed rotunda is an open-air octagon supported by eight piers, triangular in plan, that frame arched openings

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    Cottage Row - Sweet smelling vines

    Cottage Row

    4.1(12 reviews)
    6.3 kmLower Pacific Heights, Japantown

    A quiet, cozy, off the beaten path, mini park with lovely flowers and trees in between busy areas…read more Recommend, especially if you can find parking.

    Big things comes in small packages…read more There are several mini parks in almost every neighborhood in San Francisco, and Cottage Row is a historic district (#82000983) located in Japantown that stretches along the block of Bush and Sutter streets and flanked between Webster and Fillmore streets. I would often walk to my wife's work as part of my exercise after work. I'd start from New Montgomery & Market Street all the way to Pacific Heights, which is roughly about 3 1/2 miles or so depending on the route I take. I vary my route some days and have taken different streets that are more hilly depending how I feel that particular day. On one of my many routes, I discovered this gem of a place just a block from Japantown Center. From Sutter St., there are signs posted regarding the park in front of a brick steps and pathway that stretches one block ending on Bush St. Along the path are Victorian-era houses, which adds a unique charm to the park. The park itself is well manicured with beautiful flowers, plants and even lone Redwood tree standing tall and proudly in the center. It may be small, but this mini park actually feels very spacious due to the layout and brilliant design of the park. It definitely maximizes the space without feeling cluttered and it feels very relaxing just being here. The smell of flowers and different plants provides an illusion that you are in a forest garden. I can feel my stress levels diminish as I soak in the energy of the park. Doing some research, the brick pathway along the backside of the park used to be called Japan Street due to the families living there were primarily Japanese-Americans. Sadly, they were interned during WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor. An unfortunate time in American history that must never be forgotten and repeated. Now the park is maintained by the city, and they do a wonderful job of doing so. I can imagine the people in the neighborhood utilize this space by sitting on the benches while reading a good book; playing with their kids or grandkids; walking and playing with their dogs or enjoying a casual stroll to get some sun. Either way, it's a charming little park that is worth a visit should you be in the area.

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    49 Mile Scenic Drive - Fremont Hotel

    49 Mile Scenic Drive

    3.7(25 reviews)
    6.2 kmCivic Center, Hayes Valley

    The 49 Mile Scenic Drive was created in 1938 in order to showcase the highlights of the City of San…read moreFrancisco. for the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition. It was already a convoluted route which originally began at city Hall and ended on Treasure Island. Since 1939 the route has been altered somewhat but still remains convoluted and today plagued with traffic problems and poor maintenance of signage. Specifically, the Seagull in profile with a blue background signs have been badly faded and not all are clearly visible. You will need to use the internet to get a clear description of the route. Some of the major sites along the route are City Hall, Asian Art Museum, Little Saigon, Japan Town, Union Square, China Town, Telegraph Hill, Lombard Street, Coit tower, Fishermen's Wharf, Palace of fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lake Merced, California Academy of the Sciences, Haight-Ashbury, Twin Peaks The Castro and Oracle Park. Parking at these various sites runs the range of easy to very difficult. Metered street parking is available at some locations. Due to the numerous hassles involved in trying to run the route most tourists opt for city transportation or the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. "If you are going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair..."

    This is a great idea but in the day and age we are in now I wish they already had a google map link…read morefor this drive. As most of the reviews mentioned the signs are missing so I had to follow a map on SF website and my friend would navigate me which is great if you're traveling with people. A lot of the places we already hit due to our own itinerary but some of the places on the drive I never saw when doing research about the city so this was great anyways!

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    Dragon's Gate - Dragon's Gate to Chinatown

    Dragon's Gate

    4.3(144 reviews)
    4.3 kmChinatown, Union Square

    Dragon Gate has been part of my San Francisco story for as long as I can remember. I first saw it…read morein the mid-1970s during a visit with my parents, and it made an immediate impression on me. I still remember taking photos of it with a brand-new camera my father had just given me, not realizing at the time that it had only been completed a few years earlier, in 1970. Over time, I've come to appreciate more of its details and background. The gate was a gift from Taiwan and built in a traditional Chinese architectural style, complete with guardian lions, decorative tiles, and inscriptions symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. It marks the formal entrance to Chinatown at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, and it's a natural stopping point for visitors before heading further into the neighborhood. Nearly twenty years after that first visit, I moved to San Francisco and have been here ever since. These days, walking past the Dragon Gate feels more personal. It's less of a tourist attraction for me and more of a familiar landmark, one that quietly welcomes people into a neighborhood full of history, culture, and character.

    I've walked under the Dragon's Gate more times than I can count but I still love that moment when…read moreyou're walking up and you finally see it and suddenly you know you're in Chinatown. It sits at the edge of Grant Ave and it is a literal gateway into Chinatown. As soon as you walk past it, you are under the beautiful green tiled roofs curling along the streets with stone lions in this ornate, colorful and instantly recognizable neighborhood. The gate was a gift from Taiwan in the 1970s and every time you see it it feels special and different. It's not the largest or most beautiful gate I've seen, but I think it holds a special place for me because it's so familiar. It can look different depending on whether you visit on a bright sunny morning, or a foggy afternoon, or whether you see it under the glowing lanterns of a San Francisco night but to me it always feels familiar. No matter how many times I've been to Chinatown, I always stop here for a second before heading in. I have to take a moment to pay homage to this little spot that marks the entrance of one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the city.

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    Lyon Street Steps - Night view

    Lyon Street Steps

    4.8(357 reviews)
    7.0 kmMarina/Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights, Presidio

    The Lyon Street steps connect Cow Hollow to Pacific Heights as well as the Presidio's Broadway…read moreGate. The steps have a series of steep steps, terrace trimmed hedges, bay views, and a Hearts in San Francisco sculpture. My nighttime stroll was pretty lowlight and I think this space is better suited for a daytime climb.

    One of my absolute favorite SF spots to score a solid workout, spectacular views and breathe in a…read morefresh bay breeze. As part of a boot camp program in 2008, I really got acquainted with the steps, from an athletic perspective. For many years following, I'd incorporate them into my city workouts. After I moved to the SF peninsula in late 2010 and became an experienced trail runner, sometimes I'd carve out time to visit the city to run during the week, zipping up after rush hour traffic, of course. To access them for training or touristy purposes, there is plenty of street parking available nearby. Keep in mind, you may need to add a "half mile" hike/run to get to the steps, but it's worth it and why not? Exercise is so good for mind-body-soul connection. Afterwards, head over to Pac Heights for some grub or pack a picnic and saunter over to Chrissy field. So many options. There is also a few cute cafes tucked away towards the bottom of the steps on nearby streets. Initially it was such an intimidating climb up the stairs, but they became so much easier the fitter I got... and are nothing compared to the nearby Mill Valley Dipsea stairs! {On that note, If you're looking for an extra challenging stair workout, packed with nature and adventure, head up north and check those out.}

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    Lyon Street Steps - View from the top of Lyon Street stairs

    View from the top of Lyon Street stairs

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