Nikon D750

Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO FX Lens (Nikon)

Shutter Speed

3 sec

Aperture

f/16

Focal Length

16mm

ISO

100

Stockton St Tunnel

@uwo

California

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San Francisco

The sleek white stone work of this tunnel provides clean angles and edges for light from the passing cars to bounce off of. The angles of the light trails create incredible leading lines. In the bustling area of Chinatown this tunnel is never empty!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (16mm)
Tripod
Jacket

How to get there

N37° 47' 24.756"W122° 24' 25.7652"

I took this photograph in front of the Stockton St Tunnel (south entrance, nearest Sutter St). At 444 Stockton St, San Francisco you can find a parking garage right next to the tunnel. Parking will cost at most $4.50 per hour during the day with lowest costs at $1 per hour during the late hours of the night.

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Night, Midnight+

All months of the year are suitable to photograph the Stockton St Tunnel.

Visit after dark if you’d like to photograph light trails.

Field tips

Be careful of the oncoming traffic - cars come very fast through the tunnel!

By using a wide-angle lens (16mm) you’ll be able to maximize your capture of the tunnel with long light trails.

By bringing your camera close to the ground you’ll be able to capture the textures of the street.

Current weather

San Francisco, California

Partially cloudy

58^o

Tue

66^o

57^o

Wed

65^o

59^o

Thu

64^o

60^o

Fri

63^o

60^o

Sat

64^o

59^o

Blue Hour

12:54

58^o

Partially cloudy

Sunrise

13:23

58^o

Partially cloudy

Golden Hour

02:33

58^o

Partially cloudy

Sunset

03:09

58^o

Partially cloudy

Do nearby

The tunnel is in the bustling Chinatown district so there are many things to do nearby.

Right next to the tunnel there is San Francisco's famous Boba tea spot called “Boba Guys”.

Locations nearby