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San Francisco Bay Bridge

San Francisco, CA 94105
510 286 4444
Ranked #84 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Bridges
Description: One of the longest bridges in the world, this spectacular structure links downtown San Francisco with the city of Oakland.
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San Francisco, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Its hard to not see this iconic bridge. Depending on your journeys, you can get great pics from the Embarcadero (by foot) or take an evening dinner cruise on the by (by boat). If you are planning to drive, do it from 10a-3p, otherwise you will be stuck in crazy traffic.

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Vallejo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, enjoy a three bridge loop tour. Take the Bay Bridge east and exit mid-span onto Treasure Island for some spectaular views of San Francisco. Then continue east on the bridge. Take I80 east toward Sacramento look for the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge exit. After crossing this bridge, you are in Marin County.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The Bay Bridge looks beautiful in the night beacuse of the lights. There is even a new light project for the Bay Bridghe for the year 2013!

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Madera, California
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

It was our first time to San Fran and loved it! We can't wait to go back! We enjoyed everything we did and can't wait to come back!

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Los Angeles, California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

5 bucks on weekends and 6 on weekdays is steep but views are worth it. Traffic is slow at times especially at rush hours. Takes the stop at treasury island for awesome views of the city!

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Richmond, CA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

What would we do without this bridge, so often taken for granted and yet so necessary to make moving around the bay area easierl.

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Martinez, California
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Traffic is never fun but this bridge is quite nice. The island half way through is a great spot to stop and see San Francisco or Berkely. Early morning or sun set is amazing!

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Moss Beach, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

This bridge has undergone some transformations. When my Great Grandfather was alive there was a streetcar that went down the middle of the lower deck and two way automobile traffic went along the upper deck. Once the streetcars were "discontinued" they made each deck one way.(East or West Bound) In 1989 a section of the upper deck was shaken loose... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

The views can be great on a clear day. Other than that, it's just a bridge. If you like bridges, spend your time at the Golden Gate!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

What a monument to SF. And you can drive right under it. Great

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