ILLUMINATE SF
THE BAY LIGHTS
Leo Villareal (2013)
Permanent
Embarcadero: San Francisco Bay Bridge West Span (View Map)
The Bay Lights is an iconic San Francisco light sculpture by artist Leo Villareal, comprised of 25,000 individually programmed white LED lights to create a never repeating, dazzling display across the north side of the Bay Bridge west span. Originally installed as a temporary two-year artwork, this monumental tour de force was made permanent in February 2016. The Bay Lights is 1.8 miles wide and 500 feet high, and shines nightly from dusk to dawn as a gift to the people of California.
Best Viewing: Views of this iconic artwork are best along San Francisco's Embarcadero north of the Bay Bridge, from the Ferry Building to Pier 33. Vantage points abound throughout the city, and the Marin waterfront and hills. The Bay Lights is not clearly visible from Treasure Island or the East Bay due to the western orientation of the light strands.
Presenting Sponsor
5M is a new, vibrant mixed-use destination in the heart of San Francisco located at the intersection of 5th and Mission streets. Developed by Brookfield Properties, named “Developer of the Year” by the San Francisco Business Times in 2021, the four-acre parcel was previously home to parking lots and underutilized buildings. Now, it has been transformed into a lively community for locals and visitors alike.