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Bay Bridge Lookout, Rincon Hill
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Bay Bridge Lookout

  • 4.834 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Bay Bridge Lookout is an open-air observation deck offering sweeping views of the Bay Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and waterfront. Expect a breezy, contemplative atmosphere popular with photographers, couples, and casual strollers—bring a jacket for wind and plan for scenic sunset or daytime visits.

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Bay Bridge Lookout in short

When is Bay Bridge Lookout open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Bay Bridge Lookout?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Bay Bridge Lookout indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Bay Bridge Lookout?

Bay Trail,San Francisco, CA 94105.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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Clear

Feels
59°
Rain
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Wind
3mph
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  2. 3pmClear63°
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Bay Bridge Lookout
  2. 2 Rincon Park · 1 min
  3. 3 Cupid's Span · 1 min
  4. 4 Hi Dive Bar · 8 min
  5. 5 La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco · 12 min
Bay Trail, San Francisco, CA 94105(opens the map)DirectionsTo Rincon Hill

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 34 reviews

Known for

  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Pet owners

Around Rincon Hill

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm