Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco
Facts and practical information
Yerba Buena Island sits in the San Francisco Bay between San Francisco and Oakland, California. The Yerba Buena Tunnel runs through its center and connects the western and eastern spans of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. It has had several other names over the decades: Sea Bird Island, Wood Island, and Goat Island. The island may have been named after the pueblo of Yerba Buena, which was named for the plant of the same name that was abundant in the area. The plant's English and Spanish common name, Yerba buena, is an alternate form of the Spanish hierba buena, generally used to describe local species of the mint family. ()
Yerba Buena IslandSan Francisco
Yerba Buena Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Administration Building, Yerba Buena Light, Eastern span replacement of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, Palace of Fine and Decorative Arts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Yerba Buena Island?
How to get to Yerba Buena Island by public transport?
Bus
- Treasure Island Guard Station • Lines: 25 (14 min walk)
- Avenue M & 4th Street • Lines: 25 (23 min walk)