Broadway Tunnel, San Francisco

#239 among attractions in San Francisco

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The Broadway Tunnel is a roadway tunnel in San Francisco, California. The tunnel opened in 1952, and serves as a high-capacity conduit for traffic between Chinatown and North Beach to the east and Russian Hill and Van Ness Avenue to the west. In a proposal of the city's 1948 Transportation Plan, the tunnel was to serve as a link between the Embarcadero Freeway and the Central Freeway. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'49"N, 122°24'54"W

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Northeast San Francisco (Russian Hill)San Francisco United States

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Broadway Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Lights Bookstore, Cable Car Museum, Lombard Street, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
12 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~1110 ftSE
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
Cable Car Museum, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history and its iconic cable car system, one of the last of its kind in the world. Nestled in the picturesque Nob Hill neighborhood, this museum not only offers a glimpse into...
0.4 miNW
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
11 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
~820 ftE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
4 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Church stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage within the city's diverse tapestry. This historic church, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, is situated in...
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
12 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~1920 ftS
Soaring church with artwork and labyrinths
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
10 min walk • Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral on Nob Hill, San Francisco, California. It is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of California, led by Bishop Marc Andrus since 2006, while the cathedral's local parish has been led by Dean Malcolm Clemens Young since 2015.
0.4 miNE
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
10 min walk • Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks.
~1940 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
0.4 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco
11 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Church is a Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Located at 666 Filbert Street, it is directly across from Washington Square and is administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco.
~1620 ftE
Church
Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco
8 min walk • Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America.
~1720 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
9 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Broadway Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Feusier Octagon House, San Francisco (4 min walk), Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco (4 min walk), Russian Hill-Macondray Lane District, San Francisco (5 min walk), Macondray Lane, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to Broadway Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Broadway Tunnel:

Bus

Pacific Avenue & Jones Street • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Leavenworth Street & Jackson Street • Lines: 27 (5 min walk)

Tram

Jackson Street & Jones Street (4 min walk)
Jackson Street & Taylor Street (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Union Street & Jones Street • Lines: 45 (6 min walk)
Clay Street & Jones Street • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (23 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (23 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (23 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (25 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (23 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (24 min walk)