With San Francisco taking over the famed island that connects the City to the East Bay, plenty of changes are in store but some have already begun.
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Treasure Island viewed from above.
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There is more to do on Treasure Island than simply taking a turn off the Bay Bridge to park and admire the City's skyline. Many people have never been past the welcoming gate to the former military base.
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The island is filled with view of the City skyline and views of the new bay bridge.
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The views of the City and the bay are hard to beat though.
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The span of the Bay Bridge going into the City is easy to see from several places across the island.
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Even deep in the island, there are views of the bay bridge and the East Bay.
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Here the old span from the East Bay is seen as workers work to get the new span up as well.
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A shipping vessel leaves the Port of Oakland and heads under the Bay Bridge.
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The City's skyline, including Twin Peaks and the Transamerica building are visible from several different sections of the island. Here seen near what appears to be former barracks.
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Here the Transamerica Building and Sutro Tower are seen together.
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The island also has several places to eat and taste wine. There is also a gym and baseball fields for those looking for something active to do without the rush of the City.
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When you enter the island, there is a small general store where you can get everything from coffee to diapers.
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A view of one of the old buildings that has been maintained through the years.
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The island is also filled with trees and parks. Here a tree-lined road leads down to the edge of the water.
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A park seen on the island.
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A row or portables lets you know that there is still a lot of work to be done on the island.
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A sign welcomes you to the newest part of the City.
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An old warehouse is seen just beyond the water's edge.
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Another tree-lined road.
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Some sort of an exhibit on an old housing unit.
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A view of another old building on the island, with trees in front.
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A recent sculpture installation shows the bay and the bridge in all its glory.