The Posey Tube is a 4,436-foot-long, precast reinforced-concrete underwater tunnel, completed in…read more1928 to connect Oakland and Alameda beneath the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. It carries northbound traffic along State Route 61, featuring two lanes and a narrow, 47.5-inch wide pedestrian/cyclist walkway. It is known as the first of its kind in the U.S

The Posey Tube is the tunnel leaving Alameda, and heads to Oakland…read more Recently, traffic has been slowing down or just jammed up due to roadwork on the Oakland side. I heard about plans to do a major upgrade to the on ramps to I-880 and the roads leaving the Posey Tube. The roadwork hasn't been scheduled yet, but you can expect serious delays. I drive thru this Tube about 5-6 times a week. It's always dark, and you tend to lose radio reception underwater. I guess as long as it's not leaking water, we should be happy. Note: The Posey Tube is not named after Buster Posey, the baseball player.

We took this bridge twice this weekend. Once to go to the bay and the other time coming back from…read morethe bay. It's really convenient and beats driving around. I'm very thankful for the bridge. It takes us around 2 hours to get to our destination and that is because the use of the Carquinez bridge. With out it the drive would be longer. From our experience the bridge is nicely paved and there are no potholes, which is a good thing. Especially compared to lots of roads we drive on. If you are looking for gas there is a station right before the bridge if you are heading from Sacramento to the East Bay. It's a bit pricy, but if you need gas it's right there. There is also a maritime school right before the bridge. I believe a family friend went there and successfully graduated.

I like this Bridge !!!…read more It's Well Maintained, Fairly Easy to Maneuver and not too Difficult to drive over. Everything is Fast Track or Bill to you. I use this Bridge Quite often to get to Reno , Sacramento and Napa.

The Western Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has been named after former California…read moreAssembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. I just found this information out. I noticed the sign as I was driving into SF SMH all this time I have been missing out on Yelp check ins LOL Anyhow day or nite, the view of SF bay are awesome as you are crossing the bridge.

The Willie L. Brown Bridge is the San Francisco side of the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge. Or the western…read moreside of Yerba Buena Island. This bridge is 85-88 years old, depending on how you compute the age. Wait WHAT? It was opened in 1936, so it's 85 years old. But construction started in 1933, so parts of it is 88 years old. Ok, so don't think about it when you're driving across. Biggest gripe about this bridge? No shoulders or emergency pullouts. So if anyone stalls or stops, you lose a lane. The bicyclists wanted a bike lane so bad, they wanted to take away a traffic lane for their bikes. Yeah, that's not going to happen on a State owned bridge. Otherwise, no other issues other than.....why name it after Willie Brown? Welcome to San Francisco everybody!

Pulled up to what most people just think is "the tunnel after the Golden Gate Bridge"... but this…read moreone actually has a story. The Robin Williams Tunnel (formerly the Waldo Tunnel) is basically the doorway into Marin County and Sausalito. After Robin Williams passed, they renamed it in 2015 because he lived right nearby in Tiburon -- and honestly it feels fitting. The Bay Area has a personality, and somehow this entrance matches it. Northbound is the real experience. You're in traffic, rock walls around you, then suddenly you come out the other side and the whole Marin coastline opens up in front of you. It's one of those moments where everybody in the car goes quiet for a second. Southbound is the opposite -- you exit the tunnel and boom... the Golden Gate Bridge appears like a movie reveal. It's weird reviewing a tunnel, but this one isn't just infrastructure. It's a gateway and kind of a tribute at the same time. Some places you pass through. This one actually feels like you arrived.

It's a "Must See Place" when visiting or leaving the San Francisco Bay Area... I've been through…read morethose tunnels multiple times, and recommend that experience as an essential part of anyone's trip to the San Francisco Bay Area...

I love this Tunnel!!!…read more The Pavement is Well maintained on the Westbound side!!! East Bound needs some work done!!! Traffic does get Heavy from 130 pm -730 pm . This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Tunnel!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!! Number 34 on the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!

Now that they added another tunnel this is a good commute route. So much better than using old…read moreTunnel Road. I heard it's a very scenic drive, but it it's a slower drive. We use this route going to and from Oakland and it's a good route. Especially when the other freeway is backed up.

Not sure how you rate the tube, but it is the primary form of transportation in and out to Alameda…read more I've never had any problems. They seem to always do late night construction so that's good. It doesn't interrupt the daytime flow.

Help!!! I'm still stuck here. It's been a while. Gas is running low and I really need to use the…read morerestroom. I keep trying to exit and somehow wind up needing to go back through this tunnel. How do I get out? Thanks.

This place is so dangerous. I went there for a pride weekend event and 2 security guards jumped me…read morein the bathroom. One bear hugged me from behind and the other guy fought me for the leather bag. Then the called some other security and said I was drunk and to get me out of there and they got away with my bag When I returned the next night I called the police and the manager came out and nothing was done. The police just said that's what I get for getting drunk in the ghetto.

Take a stroll along this small plaza and sit one of its famous orange seats while you sip on a cup…read moreof coffee, choose to dine in one of its restaurants, or just kick your feet up from your shopping adventures across the street. This plaza is home to a strip of establishments ready to conquer your food and beverage needs, but it's also a place where you can sit and relax, and do nothing else if you wanted. Tucked away behind the old US Mint, it's a thriving breezeway serving people as an alternative way to get from point A to point B without a second thought in your mind. I always find myself cutting across Mint Plaza in my daily walks as if it were second nature. When the weather is great, it's a wonderful place to take in specific views of the buildings on its property, and those surrounding it. As it becomes later and the lights seems to disappear, I would advise a partner to walk around with you, just in case. Overall, I like this place, but you definitely have to come here yourself to find your own little happy place; possibly while sitting in an official orange chair.

I live near Skygate and walk past it several times a week. The stainless-steel sculpture sits along…read morethe Embarcadero, only about a two-minute walk from Pier 39, so many people probably pass it without realizing its history. Created in 1985 by sculptor Roger Barr, Skygate was the first piece of public art installed in that part of the waterfront. If you look closely, you'll also find a nearby plaque noting that the sculpture was dedicated to the American philosopher Eric Hoffer, often called the "longshoreman philosopher," who spent many years working on the San Francisco docks. The sculpture has a sleek, curved design made of polished stainless steel. It reflects the sky, the bay, and people walking by. On sunny days, the light shines beautifully on it, making it a popular spot for photos. Visitors exploring the waterfront between Fisherman's Wharf and the Ferry Building often stop here. Since it sits in an open plaza along the Embarcadero promenade, it's easy to walk right up to it and see how the reflections change as you move around it. Roger Barr (1921-2000), the artist behind Skygate, had an interesting life that blended art, travel, and teaching. Born in Milwaukee, he served as a Navy pilot during World War II and later studied art in Los Angeles and Paris. During his time in Paris, he interacted with prominent artists and photographers, including Pablo Picasso and Man Ray. Barr later taught art in several places, including California and France, and directed the American Art Study Abroad program in Paris during the 1960s. Another interesting detail is how the sculpture was installed here. Skygate was commissioned by the Becton Dickinson Company, a global medical technology firm, and donated to the City of San Francisco. At the time, it became the first piece of waterfront public art in the city to be fully funded by a private company. Today, it quietly stands along one of San Francisco's busiest walking paths, a small but meaningful reminder of the city's artistic and waterfront history.