Your Guide to the World Cup Watch Parties on Treasure Island

Crowd gathered at an outdoor market and event at Gold Bar on Treasure Island, with vendor tents, bay views, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline in the background.
Crowd gathered at an outdoor market and event at Gold Bar on Treasure Island, with vendor tents, bay views, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline in the background.

The World Cup has landed on Treasure Island, where Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room is screening live matches on a massive outdoor screen overlooking the San Francisco Bay across two weekends this June. 

The watch parties take place on June 19-20 and June 25-27 as part of Gold Bar’s six-week Celebration of Nations series, with live DJ sets, giveaways, and a full bar throughout. Tickets start at $11 and include one drink. 

The San Francisco Chronicle named Treasure Island’s watch parties among the best places in the Bay Area to catch the tournament, and the SF Examiner pointed to the same waterfront setting as a reason to make the trip out. 

Here’s the full match schedule, and how to plan your visit.

Cheering soccer fans in team jerseys waving international flags, representing World Cup watch party energy on Treasure Island.

World Cup Watch Party Schedule: June 19-20 & June 25-27 

Each watch party day at Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room brings back-to-back international matches to the outdoor deck, so you can stay for one match or the whole day. 

Friday, June 19 (Co-hosted by SF Glens)
USA vs. Australia — 12:00 PM
Scotland vs. Morocco — 3:00 PM
Brazil vs. Haiti — 5:30 PM

Saturday, June 20 (Co-hosted by Oakland Roots & Soul SC)
Germany vs. Ivory Coast — 1:00 PM
Ecuador vs. Curaçao — 5:00 PM

Thursday, June 25 (Co-hosted by SF Glens)
Ecuador vs. Germany — 1:00 PM
Japan vs. Sweden — 4:00 PM
Turkey vs. USA — 7:00 PM

Friday, June 26
Norway vs. France — 12:00 PM
Uruguay vs. Spain — 5:00 PM

Saturday, June 27 (Co-hosted by Oakland Roots & Soul SC)
Panama vs. England — 2:00 PM
Colombia vs. Portugal — 4:30 PM
Jordan vs. Argentina — 7:00 PM

Guests can also buy any 750ml bottle of Gold Bar Whiskey during either weekend and receive a complimentary custom engraving, along with a limited-edition soccer ball gift bag.

How to Get Tickets and Plan Your Visit 

Dates:  June 19-20 & June 25-27, 2026
Time:  12:00PM onward (Match Schedule Varies by Day)
Where:  Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room, 1 Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island, San Francisco
Admission:  Tickets from $11, includes one drink

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More Gold Bar Events on Treasure Island This Summer 


ELDERBROOK DAY PARTY 

The Celebration of Nations continues beyond the World Cup. On Friday, July 3, Elderbrook headlines a day party on the Gold Bar waterfront, with support from Empress, Nile, Maj, and Massane.
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SOCCER-THEMED COCKTAIL CLASSES

From July 1-12, Gold Bar is open for hands-on cocktails inspired by the tournament, including the Golden Goal and the Matcha Sideline Sour. Each class includes guided whiskey tastings. Space is limited.
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STEP INSIDE GOLD BAR’S ART DECO TERMINAL 

Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room is housed in Treasure Island’s restored 1930s Art Deco terminal building. Step inside between matches to see the original architecture up close, or take a lap around the building’s waterfront side for a different angle of the Bay Bridge. If you’re coming by ferry, plan your trip around the match schedule rather than a single kickoff, so there’s time to explore the building and still catch every game on your list. 

 

WHERE TO EAT BETWEEN MATCHES ON TREASURE ISLAND 

With matches spaced throughout the afternoon and evening, it’s easy to fit in a stop or two on the Island between kickoffs. Grab breakfast or lunch on the patio at Aracely Café ,or settle in at Mersea Restaurant & Bar for waterfront dining and live music on weekend afternoons. Both are a short walk from Gold Bar, close enough to grab a bite and still be back in time for the next match. 

 

HOW TO GET TO TREASURE ISLAND FOR THE WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES 

Ferries depart from the San Francisco Ferry Building and arrive on Treasure Island in eight minutes, docking just a short walk to Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room. Free parking is available on-site during select watch party dates, with bus access via Muni Line 25 and bike access via the Bay Bridge bicycle path from the East Bay. 

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Looking for more to do on the Island? Explore upcoming events at tisf.com/events.

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Two Regattas to Watch from Treasure Island This Spring and Summer

Two of the Bay Area’s signature regattas put Treasure Island right in the middle of the action this spring and summer. From classic wooden sailboats over Memorial Day weekend to a major midsummer race in July, the Island offers a front-row view of sailing on San Francisco Bay.

Master Mariners Memorial Day Regatta: Saturday, May 23

The Master Mariners Memorial Day Regatta sails across San Francisco Bay on Saturday, May 23, with the first warning signal at 12:05 PM and the first start at 12:15 PM. Organized by the Master Mariners Benevolent Association and Sausalito Yacht Club, the race brings together over a dozen classes of classic wooden sailing vessels for a full day of pursuit racing on the Bay.

Starting in front of the St. Francis Yacht Club, the boats cross the Bay on courses set by class before converging at the finish line near Clipper Cove, just behind Treasure Island. Slower boats start first and faster ones chase them down, so the finishes often come in tight. With wooden hulls and traditional rigging, the fleet makes for one of the season’s most memorable sights on the Bay.

Learn more on the Master Mariners Benevolent Association site.

Westpoint Regatta: Saturday, July 18

Later in the summer, the Westpoint Regatta returns on Saturday, July 18, with the first warning signal at 11:25 AM. This time, Treasure Island marks the starting line. The fleet launches off the northeast end of the Island, sails around Alcatraz, and rides the flood tide downwind all the way to Redwood City.

Co-hosted by the Treasure Island Yacht Club, Sequoia Yacht Club, and Westpoint Harbor, the race is part of the Yacht Racing Association’s Weekend Regatta Series and has been a fixture on the Bay calendar since its founding in 2009. The pre-race Skipper’s Meeting and party take place at Treasure Island Yacht Club the evening before, giving racers and supporters a chance to gather on the Island ahead of the start.

Full race information is available at the Westpoint Regatta site.

Looking for more to do on the Island? Explore upcoming events at tisf.com/events.

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Spring on the Island: 3 Events to Catch at Cityside Park

Four people jogging along a waterfront path with a city skyline and a docked boat in the background on a sunny day.
Four people jogging along a waterfront path with a city skyline and a docked boat in the background on a sunny day.

Spring programming is in full swing on Treasure Island. A high-energy sunset fitness class HIITs Cityside Park on April 30, Off the Grid returns every Saturday through May 16, and Yoga by the Water continues every Sunday into the summer. Each one happens at Cityside Park, the 6-acre waterfront destination named one of the San Francisco Chronicle’s must-do experiences for 2026. 

Here’s what’s on the calendar this spring, and how to plan your visit. 

Fitness by the Water with Lux Fit

Lux Fit brings its signature coach-led HIIT class to Cityside Park for a sunset workout on the waterfront. The hour-long class combines strength, cardio, and bodyweight circuits, with intentional transitions that move the group through the park and along the shoreline. Expect a real sweat, a guided run past some of the best skyline views in San Francisco, and a chance to train somewhere new. 

Afterward, the class winds down with smoothies and time to hang with the Lux Fit crew as the sun sets over the Bay. All experience levels are welcome. 

Plan Your Visit

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms
Admission: $15 per ticket
What to Bring: Water and workout gear 

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People walking and gathering around colorful food trucks lined along a sunny street with palm trees and greenery.

Off the Grid Spring Edition

After a fall debut that drew thousands to Cityside Park, Off the Grid returns this spring with a six-week Saturday series running through May 16. Each week brings 15+ rotating food creators to Cityside Park’s six waterfront acres, with kites over the Bay and the San Francisco skyline directly across the water. 

Themed editions rotate from one Saturday to the next, with new chefs and pop-ups keeping the lineup fresh. Admission is free, and ferry rides are complimentary with RSVP. 

Plan Your Visit

Dates: Saturdays through May 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms
Admission: Free, with free ferry rides for guests who RSVP on Instagram at @offthegridsf

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A small group practicing yoga on mats in a grassy park beside the water, with a bridge and city skyline in the background.

Yoga by the Water with Outdoor Yoga SF

Yoga by the Water is a weekly partnership with Outdoor Yoga SF, the Bay Area studio known for its open-air classes at Baker Beach and Golden Gate Park. Every Sunday morning at Cityside Park, experienced local instructors lead an all-levels vinyasa flow with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge. 

The class is built on the approach that’s made Outdoor Yoga SF a Bay Area favorite: thoughtful sequencing, accessible pacing, and a focus on being present in the environment around you. Whether you’re new to yoga or part of a regular practice, the class is designed to meet you where you are. The series runs every Sunday into the summer, with an end date to be announced. 

Plan Your Visit

Dates: Sundays, ongoing into summer
Time: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Where: Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms
Admission: $15 per class
What to Bring: Yoga mat and water 

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A person sitting on a low wall with a small dog, looking out across the water toward a hazy city skyline.

Make a Day of It

Most of these events run for an hour or an afternoon, but there’s no reason to head straight back to the ferry. Cityside Park is built for lingering, with open lawns, coastal gardens, and blue wooden lawn chairs lined up along the water. Walk the waterfront paths for views of all three bridges, grab brunch in Aracely Café’s garden patio, or head to Mersea Restaurant & Bar, set inside repurposed shipping containers with live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. 

If you’re staying into the evening, Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room is just down the road. The restored 1930s Art Deco terminal serves cocktails, hosts tasting room hours, and is up for two Best of the Bay Area titles from SFGATE. 

Getting Here

Depart from the San Francisco Ferry Building and arrive on Treasure Island in just eight minutes. The ferry runs seven days a week and pulls right up to Cityside Park. Parking is also available on the Island, with bus access via Muni Line 25 from Salesforce Transit Center and bike access via the Bay Bridge bicycle path from the East Bay. 

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Looking for more ways to spend a day on the Island? Read 26 Things to Do on Treasure Island. 

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Introducing Yoga by the Water on Treasure Island

Four people practice yoga on mats in a grassy waterfront park, standing in a warrior pose with arms extended. Behind them, a large suspension bridge and a distant city skyline rise across the water on a bright, sunny day.
Four people practice yoga on mats in a grassy waterfront park, standing in a warrior pose with arms extended. Behind them, a large suspension bridge and a distant city skyline rise across the water on a bright, sunny day.

Outdoor Yoga SF Brings Its Signature Bayfront Flow to Cityside Park Every Sunday

 

Start your Sunday with movement, fresh air, and uninterrupted views of the Bay. This spring, Treasure Island partners with Outdoor Yoga SF—known for its open-air classes at Baker Beach and Golden Gate Park—to bring a weekly vinyasa flow to the waterfront at Cityside Park.

Held every Sunday morning starting April 12, Yoga by the Water offers a grounded, all-levels class led by experienced Bay Area instructors, set against the skyline and open sky.

 

REGISTER FOR A CLASS NOW

Plan Your Visit

Dates: Sundays
Time: 10:15AM – 11:15AM
Where: Cityside Park
Admission: $15
What to Bring: Yoga mat and water

A Proven Outdoor Practice

Led by Outdoor Yoga SF instructors, these classes build on a format that’s become a Bay Area favorite: thoughtful sequencing, accessible pacing, and a focus on being present in the environment around you.

All Levels Welcome

Whether you’re new to yoga or part of a regular practice, the class is designed to meet you where you are.

People practicing yoga on mats by the waterfront, with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline in the background.

Make A Morning Out of It

After class, stay and explore. Walk the waterfront paths, grab coffee or brunch, or spend time taking in the views from across the Island.

Getting Here

Depart from the San Francisco Ferry Building and arrive on Treasure Island in just eight minutes. It’s a quick crossing, and a clear shift in pace the moment you step off the boat. Parking is also available on the Island.

FAQ

 

Do I need to register in advance?
Yes. Advance registration is recommended through Outdoor Yoga SF.

What should I bring?
A yoga mat and water.

Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes. All levels are welcome.

Three people holding yoga mats and talking by the waterfront, with the Bay Bridge in the background.
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The Bay Lights Are Back, and the Best Views are From Treasure Island

A long suspension bridge illuminated with lights stretches across calm water at dusk, with a deep blue sky and reflections shimmering on the surface; a small pier with equipment sits in the foreground on the right.
A long suspension bridge illuminated with lights stretches across calm water at dusk, with a deep blue sky and reflections shimmering on the surface; a small pier with equipment sits in the foreground on the right.

The Bay Lights have returned to the western span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge with a Grand Lighting on March 20, bringing back one of the most beloved public artworks in the world, rebuilt from the ground up and brighter than ever. 

Treasure Island offers one of the best views in the city. Few places in the Bay Area offer a front-row experience of the installation quite like this one.

 

A Work of Art Worthy of the Bay

Created by light artist Leo Villareal and produced by the San Francisco nonprofit Illuminate, The Bay Lights first debuted on March 5, 2013, and immediately became part of the city’s identity. Spanning 1.8 miles along the northern cable plane of the Bay Bridge’s western span, the installation wove 25,000 individually programmable LEDs into a living, ever-shifting composition that rose 500 feet above the water. 

The Bay Lights went dark in 2023 after a decade on the bridge, when the original installation needed upgrading. What’s returned is a reinvention and proof that wonder has a place in the everyday. The 2026 installation features 48,000 custom-engineered LEDs, purpose-built for the bridge’s demanding marine environment by Musco Lighting, a global leader in large-scale illumination. It’s designed to endure for years to come. 

 

A suspension bridge lit with a string of lights spans across a body of water at sunset, with a warm orange glow on the horizon and dark silhouettes of the bridge towers against a cloudy sky.

The Grand Lighting

The Bay Lights returned with a celebratory Grand Lighting on Friday, March 20, a date that also marked the 92nd birthday of Willie L. Brown, the former San Francisco mayor and longtime champion of the project. 

The return was made possible through $11 million in private support, funded entirely by a coalition of philanthropic leaders and more than 1,300 individual donors who believe, as Illuminate founder Ben Davis put it, that awe can be part of a city’s identity. 

 

The Best View Is on the Island

There are plenty of places around the Bay to take in The Bay Lights, but Treasure Island sits right in the middle of it all, between San Francisco and Oakland, surrounded by water, with an unobstructed view of the western span that’s hard to match anywhere else.

On clear evenings, the bridge is already a presence from the Island, close enough to feel part of your horizon, and far enough to take the whole thing in. Now that the lights have returned, that view feels even more extraordinary. 

 

Make a Night of It

The return of The Bay Lights is reason enough to spend an evening on the Island. Here’s how to do it right. 

Start with dinner at Mersea Restaurant & Bar, right on the waterfront. The space is built from repurposed shipping containers, with tables made from old Treasure Island bowling alley lanes, and the menu from Executive Chef Parke Ulrich (Waterbar, EPIC Steak) is the kind of comfort-casual cooking that earns a #1 TripAdvisor ranking. Mersea is first-come, first-served with open seating and counter service, so arrive early and settle in. 

For a deeper dive into what makes Gold Bar special, the Gold Bar Distillery & Tasting Room is just down the road. It’s a working distillery set inside a restored 1930s Art Deco terminal, with cocktail classes and tasting room hours that draw visitors from across the Bay Area. 

However you spend your evening, make sure to step outside. From Treasure Island, The Bay Lights aren’t something you simply catch a glimpse of. They’re the whole view.

Learn more about The Bay Lights at illuminate.org. 

Interested in calling Treasure Island home? Explore available residences at https://tisf.com/live-here/.

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S.F. Chronicle Names Treasure Island’s Cityside Park One of the Best Things to Do in San Francisco in 2026

Elevated view from Treasure Island featuring a sculptural overlook, San Francisco skyline, and sparkling Bay waters on a clear day.
Aerial view of a waterfront park and residential buildings along the San Francisco Bay with the Bay Bridge and city skyline in the distance.

Each year, the San Francisco Chronicle publishes its highly anticipated “Things to Do in San Francisco” guide. The list is known for spotlighting places that feel timely, accessible, and distinctly San Francisco, from cultural institutions to outdoor spaces that shape daily life in the city.

In its 2026 edition, the Chronicle included Treasure Island’s Cityside Park, calling attention to one of San Francisco’s newest waterfront parks and its rare combination of scale, views, and everyday usability.

In naming Cityside Park to the list, the Chronicle noted that “hopefully one of San Francisco’s greatest secrets will become common knowledge. The views from the man-made island are some of the best in the Bay Area.” We couldn’t agree more.

Person sitting on a grassy overlook with a dog, facing the San Francisco skyline and Transamerica Pyramid across the bay at sunset.

A San Francisco waterfront park with the best views of the city

Located along the western edge of Treasure Island, Cityside Park spans ~6 acres and features wide promenades, expansive lawns, shaded seating, and unobstructed views of downtown San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, and the open Bay. The design prioritizes openness and flexibility — space for casual gatherings, long walks, kite flying, lawn games, and simply spending time outdoors with the city as a backdrop.

The park has also become a natural venue for community programming. Since opening, Cityside Park has hosted Off the Grid food truck events, large-scale gatherings such as the Cake Picnic, and seasonal celebrations, including the Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch. These events have brought together residents, visitors, families, and neighbors from across the Bay Area, reinforcing the park’s role as an active public space rather than a scenic overlook alone.

Grilling and informal picnicking areas, seating oriented toward the skyline, and long, accessible paths make Cityside Park easy to use, whether you’re staying for ten minutes or an entire afternoon.

Couple standing on a boat deck railing overlooking a city waterfront skyline under a clear blue sky.

A growing list of Chronicle-recognized experiences on Treasure Island

Cityside Park’s inclusion continues a pattern of Chronicle recognition for Treasure Island. In previous years, the Treasure Island Ferry itself was named a “thing to do,” highlighting the experience of arriving by water and seeing San Francisco from a different vantage point. Together, these acknowledgments reflect how Treasure Island is increasingly experienced as a must-visit destination and part of the city’s cultural and recreational fabric.

More to explore while you’re here

For many visitors, Cityside Park is the starting point rather than the finish line. A short walk or ride brings you to other Island highlights, including The Rocks Dog Park, a popular off-leash space with Bay views, and Point of Infinity on nearby Yerba Buena Island — Hiroshi Sugimoto’s stainless-steel sculpture set within Panorama Park, offering a quieter, elevated perspective of the city and the water.

Those curious about life on the Island can also explore new residential communities like Isle House and Hawkins, where apartment homes are welcoming residents and leasing activity is well underway. Touring one of these communities offers a closer look at what it means to live on the waterfront — with parks, trails, art, and transit all within easy reach.

Rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and city views overlooking the San Francisco Bay and Bay Bridge at sunset.

A must-visit stop in San Francisco today

Cityside Park is open daily and accessible by ferry, transit, bike, or car. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, bringing friends from out of town, or exploring neighborhoods where people are already putting down roots, the Chronicle’s nod affirms what’s clear once you arrive: Cityside Park is now firmly part of San Francisco’s present-day landscape.

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A Slice of San Francisco: CAKE PICNIC Takes Over Treasure Island

Dessert table with assorted cakes and pastries set along the Treasure Island waterfront overlooking the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline.
Dessert table with assorted cakes and pastries set along the Treasure Island waterfront overlooking the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline.

San Francisco’s sweetest event made its way to the Bay last weekend as CAKE PICNIC transformed the newly opened Cityside Park on Treasure Island into a sprawling celebration of cake, creativity, and community.

Decorated cake picnic display at an outdoor festival featuring floral designs and themed desserts on Treasure Island.

What began as a small gathering among friends has evolved into a worldwide sensation. Founded by Elisa Sunga, CAKE PICNIC began in 2024 at Potrero del Sol Park with just a few dozen cakes and has since expanded to cities across the United States, including Los Angeles and London. Its October return to San Francisco sold out in less than a minute and marked the largest Bay Area edition yet, bringing together thousands of guests and more than a thousand cakes. 

 

The event followed its beloved rule—no cake, no entry—and the result was a massive 580 foot tasting table that showcased the region’s imagination. There were heirloom family recipes, flavor experiments like ube swirls and mango yuzu chantilly, and intricate designs that could have belonged in a pastry gallery. 

Long dessert table with dozens of decorated cakes displayed along the Treasure Island waterfront with bay and mountain views in the background.

This year’s celebration also featured two San Francisco icons: Ghirardelli and Guinness. Ghiradelli highlighted its  170-year chocolate-making legacy, while Guinness offered slices of its crowd-favorite Guinness Chocolate Cake paired with small pours of stout. Together they carried the event’s “golden” theme—a nod to the Bay’s creative energy and to simple pleasures shared in good company. 

Assorted decorated cakes on display at a waterfront dessert event on Treasure Island with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline in the background.

The afternoon wrapped with tables cleared and frosting-streaked plates packed away as guests lingered on the grass. Cityside Park proved an ideal setting for it all—wide lawns, Bay Bridge views, and a skyline that sparkled just beyond the frosting.

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Canopy of Sky: A New Landmark of Movement and Light on Treasure Island

Modern shade canopy sculpture in a waterfront park on Treasure Island with the San Francisco skyline and Bay visible in the background.
Modern shade canopy sculpture in a waterfront park on Treasure Island with the San Francisco skyline and Bay visible in the background.

Cityside Park, San Francisco’s newest waterfront park, has welcomed its first permanent art installation: Canopy of Sky by renowned environmental artist Ned Kahn. Suspended above the park’s lawns and greenways, the kinetic sculpture transforms shifting Bay winds into a living artwork, giving shape to the atmosphere itself. 

Installed in fall 2025, Canopy of Sky adds a striking new dimension to Treasure Island’s growing public art program, joining Point of Infinity on Yerba Buena Island to form a dialogue between earth, water, and sky.

 

 

Art Meets Environment at San Francisco’s Newest Waterfront Park 

At Cityside Park, art and landscape meet the rhythms of nature. Canopy of Sky hovers roughly 15 feet above ground—a circular, shimmering form that responds in real time to the wind. Thousands of translucent discs glint, ripple, and sway, catching light from every direction. The effect is quiet but magnetic: the sky seems to move within reach.

The piece reflects Kahn’s signature approach of turning natural forces like air, fog, and light into visible, ever-changing sculpture. Standing beneath it, visitors see constant motion overhead—a reminder that even on still days, the Bay’s microclimate is always alive. 

 

About the Artist: Ned Kahn’s Vision of Living Systems 

Ned Kahn, a Northern California artist known worldwide for his environmental installations, often uses kinetic surfaces and fluid dynamics to make natural phenomena visible. His works appear in museums, airports, and civic spaces around the globe, from Toronto to Singapore. 

With Canopy of Sky, Kahn brings that vision home to the San Francisco Bay, using stainless steel, aluminum, and polycarbonate—materials engineered to withstand salt air and fog—while maintaining the delicacy of motion that defines his art. 

Canopy of the Sky art installation shading a waterfront lawn on Treasure Island with views of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline.

From Point of Infinity to Canopy of Sky: Expanding Public Art on Treasure Island 

The unveiling of Canopy of Sky marks the continued evolution of the Treasure Island & Yerba Buena Island Arts Program, which commissions large-scale public artworks that connect people to place. 

In 2023, Point of Infinity—a 69-foot mirrored steel tower by Hiroshi Sugimoto—rose atop Yerba Buena Island, capturing sunlight and skyline reflections in its gleaming surface. Kahn’s new piece extends that vision across the water, introducing a lighter, more fluid complement along the Island’s southern shoreline. 

Together, the two sculptures anchor a new cultural landscape where art, nature, and urban life intersect—an open invitation for visitors to explore both islands not just as destinations, but as living galleries. 

 

Experiencing Canopy of Sky at Cityside Park 

The best way to encounter Canopy of Sky is to walk beneath it. As the wind moves through the discs, patterns shift across the ground—sometimes bright, sometimes muted—mirroring the motion of waves just beyond the park’s edge.

Cityside Park itself offers six acres of open lawn, waterfront paths, and panoramic views of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline. As the newest addition to Treasure Island’s growing collection of public spaces, the park hosts community gatherings and seasonal events that make art and connection part of everyday life. With Canopy of Sky, Treasure Island continues its transformation into a destination for public art and waterfront experiences—just an 8-minute ferry ride from downtown San Francisco.

 

Ethan Kaplan Photography/Courtesy San Francisco Arts Commission

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Off the Grid is Bringing the Bay Together on Treasure Island

Crowd lined up at colorful food trucks along a waterfront promenade on Treasure Island with palm trees and residential buildings in the background.
Crowd lined up at colorful food trucks along a waterfront promenade on Treasure Island with palm trees and residential buildings in the background.

Since launching in September, Off the Grid at Treasure Island has quickly become one of the Bay Area’s most talked-about weekend gatherings. Each Saturday, Cityside Park transforms into a waterfront foodie festival with 15+ food trucks, curated cocktails, and live DJS, all set against panoramic tri-bridge views and the San Francisco skyline.

Aerial view of a Treasure Island waterfront park event with food trucks, blue shade tents, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline in the background.

With local flavors, music, and wide-open lawns filling San Francisco’s newest waterfront park, Off the Grid at Treasure Island delivers an only-in-San-Francisco experience. Guests lounge on the grass, sip cocktails under the sun, and wander between food trucks—all just an 8-minute ferry ride from downtown. For many, the event has already become a new weekend tradition. 

Smiling child holding a green kite at a Treasure Island waterfront park event with families, tents, and modern apartments in the background.

“Family friendly vibe (including so many cute dogs)…and lots of dancing to the beats from the most FUN DJs I’ve ever seen. Fresh air + good laughs + great food = perfection.” — Yelp Reviewer

 

“There was no shortage of food vendors to choose from…Asian BBQ, Italian bites, pastries, crispy chicken & veggie potstickers, beer and cocktails. With entertaining live music, good eats, a safe and friendly environment, and free admission, this was a great experience altogether.” — Yelp Reviewer 

 

And the buzz is spreading beyond the Island. Secret San Francisco highlighted the series, quoting Off the Grid CEO Matt Cohen: “We are thrilled to bring Off the Grid to Treasure Island…a rare opportunity to introduce a new neighborhood to the Bay Area.”

Fresh salad with falafel, mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and dressing served in a compostable tray at an outdoor waterfront event.

Don’t Miss Your Chance

Off the Grid continues every Saturday from 11AM to 4PM through November 1. Come for the food, stay for the music, and close out fall with the kind of Bay views that make Treasure Island unforgettable.

Two cyclists with road bikes smiling at a Treasure Island waterfront event with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco skyline in the background.

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Fall Fun at Treasure Island’s Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Seasonal pumpkin patch display with rows of bright orange pumpkins on hay bales at a Treasure Island waterfront fall festival with city skyline views.
Seasonal pumpkin patch display with rows of bright orange pumpkins on hay bales at a Treasure Island waterfront fall festival with city skyline views.

From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the park transforms into a seasonal celebration, featuring pumpkins for sale, a hay bale pyramid, bounce houses, and an adorable petting zoo. Kids can play, parents can relax against the backdrop of San Francisco’s skyline, and everyone can enjoy live music and capture picture-perfect moments among the pumpkins. 

This year’s festival also has a purpose: proceeds from every pumpkin sold will benefit GLIDE, the San Francisco nonprofit organization known for its work supporting families and communities in need. It’s a chance to bring home your hand-picked pumpkin while giving back to the city at the same time.

Food and drink round out the day. Silverwings Coffee will be on hand with coffee, matcha, and hot chocolate, while sweet treats from Johnny Doughnuts and nonalcoholic festive drinks keep the whole family fueled for fun. With the Bay Bridge rising behind the pumpkins, it’s a fall outing unlike any other in the city. 

The Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch is free to attend. While parking is limited on the Island, getting here is easy. We encourage you to take the Treasure Island ferry, with $5 adult one way fares and free rides for children under 5. Ferry tickets are available at TISF.com/Ferry. 

Make October 5 your family’s favorite new fall tradition—an afternoon of pumpkins, play, and panoramic views on Treasure Island. 

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