Treasure Island, Artificial island and neighborhood in San Francisco Bay, United States.
Treasure Island is an engineered landmass in San Francisco Bay situated between San Francisco and Oakland. The 393-acre area provides open views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge.
The island was engineered for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition to showcase innovations and technological advances from multiple nations. The U.S. Navy then took control and operated it as a significant military training and processing facility until 1997.
The name comes from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel of the same title, and this literary connection shapes how the place is remembered. Residents and visitors often reference the story when discussing the island's identity.
Reach the island via Interstate 80 on the Bay Bridge or by taking the MUNI-108 bus from the Transbay Terminal. Visit on clear days to enjoy the best views across the water.
During World War II, the island functioned as a processing center for Navy personnel and remained off-limits to the public for decades. Only after its decommissioning in the late 1990s did it gradually open to residents and visitors.
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