San Francisco: what is under scaffolding?
1 of 4 landmarks in San Francisco have works or closures reported. Status of every landmark, sorted by how much it affects your photos. Last checked 2 Nov 2026.
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Golden Gate BridgeSeismic retrofit under way: about 230,000 sq ft of temporary work platforms and scaffolding on the side spans; the next phase also repaints …Partial
Alcatraz IslandNo works reportedClear
Lombard StreetNo works reportedClear
Painted LadiesNo works reportedClear
Best light for photos in San Francisco
Mon 2 November 2026
Golden hour 16:33–17:10
Best light for photos of San Francisco landmarks
| Blue hour (morning) | 06:08–06:19 | empty streets, soft light |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 | morning golden hour until 07:13 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 16:33 | warm light on west-facing facades |
| Sunset | 17:10 | blue hour 17:27–17:37 |
Always worth it in San Francisco
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