There’s a whole other San Francisco during sunrise. A quiet sunrise full of bright shades of orange and pink will make you see the city in another light. Witness how powerful the sun is as it awakens the Bay Bridge and the rest of the city with the warmest of colors.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (20mm)
Tripod
Neutral Density filter
Jacket
Flashlight
How to get there
N37° 47' 31.5074"W122° 23' 24.7146"
This photo is captured along the San Francisco Bay Trail on the Embarcadero in front of Rincon Park.
If traveling by car, there is metered parking right along the street. Be sure to read all parking signs before heading out to photograph to make sure there isn't street cleaning or odd "no parking" hours to abide by.
Find a spot along the railing and angle south towards the Bay Bridge to capture the best view.
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