With nearly 200,000 people crossing the Bay Bridge connecting Oakland and San Francisco every day, most drivers scarcely give a second thought to the exit in the middle of the Bridge. Treasure Island, a low-lying man made isle situated just east of the Golden Gate Bridge and next to Yerba Buena Island is clearly visible from San Francisco, Berkeley, Marin and Richmond. Palm trees in a silhouetted row set off massive white buildings, dwarfed by the towering silver Bay Bridge marching across the water towards Oakland. The island has a fascinating history, starting with the World Fair in 1938, the base for the Pan Am Clipper ships to Asia, and later a Naval base during WWII and closing only in 1997.

One of the best histories of the island we found was put together by our friend who put on the annual Treasure Island Music Festival. Please pay special attention to the Worlds Fair section description of The Sally Rand Ranch. Our winery is located on the site where people attending the Fair went to have some adult fun after a long day: http://www.treasureislandfestival.com/island.php