Nominate Your Treasure Island Favorites for SFGATE’s Best of the Bay 2026

SFGATE’s Best of the Bay nominations are officially open, and now’s the time to celebrate the businesses and places that make Treasure Island one of San Francisco’s most exciting waterfront destinations. 

From skyline-view dining and craft cocktails to outdoor recreation with the most scenic backdrop in the city, some of the Bay Area’s most memorable experiences are right here on the Island. If you have a favorite Treasure Island spot, this is your chance to help it earn recognition across the region.

Browse the categories, nominate the places you keep coming back to, and write in any favorites that aren’t yet listed. 

Nominations close Tuesday, March 17 at 11:59PM, and you can nominate once a day, every day during this round. 

NOMINATE NOW

 

Treasure Island Favorites to Nominate

 

Mersea Restaurant & Bar 

One of the best places in San Francisco to watch the sun slip behind the Golden Gate Bridge, Mersea pairs waterfront views with seafood, cocktails, and a laid-back outdoor atmosphere. Built from repurposed shipping containers, the casual restaurant and bar draws locals and visitors alike for sunset dinners and drinks on the Island.

Suggested Category:
Best Brunch

 

Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery & Tasting Room 

Part working distillery, part waterfront cocktail bar, Gold Bar brings American whiskey production to the middle of the Bay. Guests can sample small-batch spirits, order craft cocktails, and enjoy views of the San Francisco skyline from the tasting room and outdoor patio. 

Suggested Categories:
Best Bar
Best Distillery
Best Tasting Room 

 

Treasure Island Wines 

A longtime fixture of the Island’s creative community, Treasure Island wines offers relaxed tastings of wines made from premium California grapes. The tasting room provides an easygoing place to sample local vintages, chat with the team, and enjoy a slower pace just minutes from downtown San Francisco. 

Suggested Categories:
Best Tasting Room
Best Wine Bar
Best Winery 

 

Aracely Café

Colorful, welcoming, and full of personality, Aracely Café is a local favorite for weekend brunch and coffee on Treasure Island. With its bright outdoor seating and lively atmosphere, it’s become a go-to spot for residents and visitors alike. 

Suggested Categories:
Best Brunch
Best Coffee Shop/Café

 

Bay Padel

Bay Padel brings one of the world’s fastest-growing racquet sports to Treasure Island with open-air courts overlooking the Bay. The popular game blends elements of tennis and squash, creating a social, accessible sport that continues to attract players of all levels. 

Suggested Category:
Best Fitness Studio 

 

Cityside Park 

With sweeping skyline views and wide-open space along the waterfront, Cityside Park has quickly become one of Treasure Island’s most popular gathering places. The park hosts community events, festivals, and weekly programming throughout the year. 

Suggested Category:
Best Event Space/Venue 

 

Panorama Park 

Located at the highest point on Yerba Buena Island, Panorama Park offers expansive views of the Bay, bridges, and San Francisco skyline. Walking paths, landscaped terraces, and shaded seating areas make it a favorite place to pause and take in the scenery. 

Suggested Category:
Best Family Amusement 

 

The Rocks Dog Park  

The Rocks Dog Park gives four-legged visitors a dedicated place to run and play with the San Francisco skyline in the background. The waterfront setting makes it a popular stop for local dog owners and their pups. 

Suggested Category:
Best Family Amusement 

 

Treasure Island Museum

Located inside the historic Administration Building, the Treasure Island Museum shares the story of the Island’s past, from the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition to its years as a naval base and its transformation into San Francisco’s newest waterfront neighborhood. 

Suggested Category:
Best Museum 

 

How to Nominate

1. Visit the official Best of the Bay ballot.

2. Browse or search for your favorite Treasure Island businesses and places, or write one in if it isn’t already listed.

3. Submit your nomination in the appropriate category.

4. Remember, you can nominate once a day, every day during the nomination round.

Nomination ballots close March 17 at 11:59PM.