One Trail. 11 Sculptures. Endless Bay Views.
Big Art Loop – Portside transforms the city's iconic waterfront into a premier open-air gallery. Spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to Heron’s Head Park, this walkable, bikeable journey features eleven large-scale sculptures, with even more monumental works arriving in the months ahead.
This Portside trail is the most developed segment of the broader Big Art Loop, a citywide initiative bringing up to 100 monumental sculptures to San Francisco's public spaces over the next three years. By connecting neighborhoods through public art, the project invites residents and visitors alike to rediscover the beauty of our public spaces.
Big Art Loop - Portside is a partnership between the Port of San Francisco, the Sijbrandij Foundation, Building 180, and the Downtown SF Partnership. Program partners include Street Plans, Coven, and a growing list of community organizations.
Art this big deserves a walk this good.
From mosaic sharks to massive whales, each sculpture invites play, reflection, and connection, reminding us that art belongs to everyone, everywhere.
Plan your route!
Start anywhere. The sculptures run along the waterfront from Fisherman's Wharf to Heron's Head Park. Some are clustered, others waiting to be found. Walk it, bike it, or spread it across a few visits.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate the return of the Bay Lights from the best vantage point in town, Big Art Loop - Portside! Walk with your neighbors between Pier 14 and Brannan Street Wharf as we marvel at the sparkling views on and off the water. Countdown begins at sundown (~7:30pm). Anchored by two sculptures on the Embarcadero, there will be art, music and surprises for the whole family to discover as we walk the between Mission and Brannan Streets.
Partners
Big Art Loop - Portside is a partnership between the Port of San Francisco, the Sijbrandij Foundation, Building 180, and the Downtown SF Partnership. Program partners include Street Plans, Coven, and a growing list of community organizations.