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San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

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Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco
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    Bennett W W.
    "Traffic on this bridge tends to be very congested."(30 Tips)
    Paul M.
    "The East bound outside lane is where it's at...."(23 Tips)
    Priscilla B.
    "Great view of the bay and the city, you will need to pay $4 toll!"(17 Tips)
    Alex J.
    "Use FasTrak to save time and to pay electronically."(19 Tips)
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  • HISTORY
    HISTORYNovember 5, 2012
    The longest (and most expensive) bridge in the world when it opened in 1936, the Bay Bridge was first proposed by self-proclaimed "Emperor Norton I" in 1869.
    Upvoted 3 days ago
  • Windows Live Photo Gallery
    North of the bridge, there is an open area by the water. You can use the railing to steady your camera, then catch the whole bridge in frame. After sunset there are great reflections off of the water.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Juan C.
    Juan CardenasMarch 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Bay Bridge has been turned into the latest and by far the biggest backdrop for artist Leo Villareal, who programmed 25k lights spaced a foot apart to create the world's largest illuminated sculpture
    Upvoted 2 days ago
  • Bennett W W.heart icon on user image
    Bennett W WongNovember 5, 2014
    One of the few double deck bridges in the Bay Area. Great route that takes you to Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island and straight into Oakland. Traffic on this bridge tends to be very congested.
  • Silvestre A.
    Silvestre AcedilloSeptember 22, 2013
    There is no way to avoid the horrible traffic, especially when everybody wants to cross this amazing work of engineering. The new Bay Bridge looks stunning.
  • Besia F.
    Besia FriedelOctober 26, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The entire bridge still IS the bay bridge, just this one span was renamed. And I bet you can't say who it was named for before, so don't let it get you so down. The bridge is still the bay bridge.
  • Karen B.
    Karen BigosAugust 4, 2012
    Get here when the lights go on, just as the sun is setting and you can take great photos.
  • Brian I.
    Brian IbarraOctober 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The new bridge is so cool and every time I cross it I'm always blown away by how large it is
  • Leif E. P.heart icon on user image
    Leif E. PedersenSeptember 30, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    I love driving over this bridge in the direction of San Francisco!
  • Rob R.
    Rob RayDecember 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Instead of getting frustrated with the traffic when you're headed into the city, take a second and admire the ridiculous view that is SF. Bonus points for a clear night to enjoy it.
  • Spare the Air a.
    Tuesday Trivia! In which year were priority lanes for HOV introduced, encouraging bus and carpool use?
  • John L.
    John LumeaFebruary 5, 2014
    Poorly titled. "Bay Bridge" is the familiar name for the entire bridge *system* linking San Francisco and Oakland, and comprising both Western *and* Eastern spans. See http://www.emperorsbridge.org
  • Tyler T.heart icon on user image
    Tyler TolerSeptember 12, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Great views of the Bay! The western span is beautiful to cross especially at night
  • Mark G.heart icon on user image
    Mark GeyerDecember 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    If it's raining and your leaving SF, your covered by the inbound traffic. If your headed into SF, the toll is $5 and if it's raining keep your eyes on the road please, stop reading this :-o
  • Mike P.
    Mike PeggDecember 3, 2014
    Drive on the far right lane when traveling westbound so your passenger can catch great views of SF!
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityNovember 3, 2011
    Tired of traffic-clogged commutes? The Stanford community has found ways to reduce stress and overall commute times. The University has received awards for its alternative transportation efforts. Read more
  • j b.
    j bluJune 21, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Check out the one and only longitudinal allan truss brace on the bay bridge over Main St! Now that's some structural jargon right there.
  • Ryan H.
    Ryan HernandezJune 28, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Hopefully you’re not driving, but you can take some good pictures of the Bay from this bridge.
  • Craig R.
    Craig RFebruary 29, 2012
    Be Inspired Awards 2011-Winner Special Recognition.Completed in 1936 this bridge serves 280,000 vehicles/day.The East Span replacement stays on target using 3D models.Page 32 in awards book... Read more
  • Priscilla B.heart icon on user image
    Priscilla BulnesFebruary 23, 2016
    Great view of the bay and the city, you will need to pay $4 toll!
  • Tom A.heart icon on user image
    Tom AAugust 25, 2014
    The bike trail on the eastern span. Spectacular views and a fun ride
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012
    Give it a little credit. This bridge suffers from an inferiority complex, due to its brother being one of the most popular bridges in the world.
  • timmy l.
    timmy laweNovember 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    it's beautiful and the views of the bay and sf are stunning...glad it finally is finished yay!!
  • Clay F.
    Clay FoxOctober 23, 2011
    It may not be the Golden Gate, but it's still awesome, especially at night. And it's about 100% less likely to be covered in fog, no matter the time of day.
  • Vivian P.
    Vivian PinedaDecember 29, 2012
    awesome great view specially at night!!
  • Kimmy G.heart icon on user image
    Kimmy GarciaAugust 22, 2015
    The bridge looks new but still scary knowing it had collapsed in the past and killed people underneath the bridge. 😓
  • Keith S.heart icon on user image
    Keith SmithDecember 17, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    A beautiful bridge especially at night from the distance, but traffic is a nightmare
  • Felicia A.
    Felicia AnaJune 2, 2012
    Fastpass is required for Carpool and remember don't speed, CHP are always keeping an close eye on everything
  • Hard R.
    Hard RockerSeptember 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best new bridge in the world. Best view at night time.
  • Eduardo F.
    Eduardo FontesJanuary 2, 2014
    I like the view and the area, much more calm than pier 39
  • Blue H.
    Blue HurtNovember 2, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    The completed updated bridge, is also reflected in the updated Golden State Warriors logo for 2019-20.
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanMay 12, 2015
    Toll prices vary by time. $6 during rush hour, $5 other times.
  • Nicholas J.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas JerabekSeptember 22, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't take pictures while driving... You'll get a ticket. Also don't speed on the pedestrian bridge... You'll get a ticket too.
  • Darren Q.heart icon on user image
    Darren QuinnJanuary 31, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite way to get to San Francisco. Recommend the fast lane.
  • Rafael M.
    Rafael MDecember 31, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    If you ever need to drop off a next day air package to ups, this is the place to do it. Get here by 5:45 pm mon-thu.
  • Robert F.heart icon on user image
    Robert FortoOctober 22, 2018
    Oh the agony!
  • Valentine's Day Movie
    Valentine's Day MovieFebruary 2, 2010
    Take the exit for Treasure Island for amazing views of San Francisco, Alcatraz and the East Bay. Also a great place to take photographs. #vday
  • Jeffrey M.
    Jeffrey MartiniSeptember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Finally after years if waiting and scandals galore the bridge is awe inspiring and awesome.
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael GormanSeptember 9, 2013
    After 4 days on the road finally hit some traffic but it not that bad then pay the toll over the long bridge thu trassure Island finally into foging city of SF and that where I-80 end then Hwy 101.
  • Kat B.
    Kat BJanuary 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Pictures are always great to take. As long as you're a passanger!
  • Melvin B.heart icon on user image
    Melvin Bacon IVOctober 29, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Run, run as fast as you can.. You can't catch me I'm the Ginger Bread Man!
  • Tyler T.heart icon on user image
    Tyler TolerOctober 18, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Great views! You can see how much went into this bridge.
  • Hard R.
    Hard RockerSeptember 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great light display. Best view from the Embarcadero.
  • Renee B.heart icon on user image
    Renee BudakApril 20, 2015
    At night when the bridge is lit up, it is magnificent.
  • Brett L.
    Brett LiderJanuary 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Look for the holes in the fence to take your pictures through.
  • Rosanna B.
    Rosanna BAugust 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    If you have Fastrak, try to get in the farthest fastrak lane to the right. Wait time during the rush hour commute to the lights is 5 minutes!
  • Hazel D.
    Hazel DemonteverdeFebruary 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Haiku: The eastern span lights is definitely a sight. Day or Night.
  • Lindsay B.
    Lindsay BigsAugust 24, 2014
    A really cool view though hard to capture in pictures
  • Jay J.
    Jay JonesDecember 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    You know you want a picture/video. Please let your passenger do it. For all of our sakes.
  • Angie C.
    Angie ChungSeptember 20, 2013
    Absolute breathtaking, great for both pedestrians and bicyclist to enjoy.
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