Underneath Carquinez Bridges

The featured image was taken below the Carquinez Bridges. Route yourself to “The Nantucket” restaurant — it is below the bridge near the water (Carquinez Straight). Park in the dirt lot and follow the railroad tracks in front of you to the right towards the bridge — you’ll arrive at the view!

All months of the year are suitable to photograph the Carquinez Bridges.

Visit after dark to capture the illuminated bridges and light bursts in the night’s sky.

There's a small homeless population nearby, but they’re harmless.

You'll want to use an ultra-wide angle lens (14mm) to incorporate the fullness of Carquinez Bridges.

The foreground can get pretty interesting if you happen to visit when it's a low-tide. A pipe will reveal itself!

I centered myself and stayed level. Experiment and find your perfect composition!

Eat at The Nantucket restaurant and check out the Crockett Historical Museum.

There’s also a nice vista point along San Pable Ave (east of the Carquinez Bridges).