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Recently Updated San Francisco Billboards

Below are some recently updated billboard locations in San Francisco and surrounding areas to help get you started. If you don't see a board you want, don't worry as this is a limited view of availability. Alluvit Media has access to every billboard in the city. Prices change daily based on availability.

Sutter Street, W/O Market St. - EF Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Sutter Street, W/O Market St. - EF
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Jefferson Street, W/O Mason St. - EF Media
  • Media Type: Bulletin - Digital
  • Located at Jefferson Street, W/O Mason St. - EF
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Ellis N/O Powell Station Media
Powell at O'Farrell Media
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US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/N Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/N
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Caltrain 4th and King Media
  • Media Type: Digital Liveboards
  • Located at Caltrain 4th and King
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Marina District – Lombard St (Hwy 101) & Webster St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Marina District – Lombard St (Hwy 101) & Webster St
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Oakland – Telegraph Ave & West Grand Ave Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Oakland – Telegraph Ave & West Grand Ave
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Marina District – Lombard St b/w Fillmore St & Steiner St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Marina District – Lombard St b/w Fillmore St & Steiner St
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San Francisco Bay Ferry Fleet Interior Media
  • Media Type: Ferry Interior Poster (set of 10)
  • Located at San Francisco Bay Ferry Fleet Interior
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SoMa – Harrison St & 2nd St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at SoMa – Harrison St & 2nd St
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US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/N Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/N
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E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S
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Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W
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N/L I-580 east of Mandela Parkway (ESA) F/W Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at N/L I-580 east of Mandela Parkway (ESA) F/W
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I-880 & 500' North of Maritime F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at I-880 & 500' North of Maritime F/S
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I-80 1500 ft N/O University (Berkeley) E/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at I-80 1500 ft N/O University (Berkeley) E/S F/N
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Brannan St. NWL 275' ne/o 5th St. FSW Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Brannan St. NWL 275' ne/o 5th St. FSW
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TOWNSEND ST. WL 500' S/O 4TH ST. FS Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at TOWNSEND ST. WL 500' S/O 4TH ST. FS
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25Th Ave N/O Geary Blvd F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at 25Th Ave N/O Geary Blvd F/N
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Harrison & 8Th St SW/S F/NE Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Harrison & 8Th St SW/S F/NE
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Geary Blvd & 25Th Ave F/W Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Geary Blvd & 25Th Ave F/W
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Mission S/O 17Th F/N Media
Van Ness & Jackson NW/S % F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Van Ness & Jackson NW/S % F/S
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So Van Ness & 15Th St W/S % F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at So Van Ness & 15Th St W/S % F/S
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Folsom 150 ft N/O 14Th W/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at Folsom 150 ft N/O 14Th W/S F/S
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Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W
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880 Freeway 250’ n/o Market St. F/N / 94607 Media
  • Media Type: Digital
  • Located at 880 Freeway 250’ n/o Market St. F/N / 94607
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880 Freeway 250’ n/o Market St. F/S / 94607 Media
  • Media Type: Digital
  • Located at 880 Freeway 250’ n/o Market St. F/S / 94607
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Cow Hollow/Marina District-Union St & Webster St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Cow Hollow/Marina District-Union St & Webster St
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Fisherman's Wharf-Columbus Ave & Leavenworth St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Fisherman's Wharf-Columbus Ave & Leavenworth St
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Fisherman's Wharf-Bay St & Mason St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Fisherman's Wharf-Bay St & Mason St
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Cow Hollow/Marina District-Union St & Laguna St Media
  • Media Type: Wallscape
  • Located at Cow Hollow/Marina District-Union St & Laguna St
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Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W
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Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/E Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/E
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Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W
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Caltrain 4th and King Liveboard Network Media
  • Media Type: Liveboard Network (digital)
  • Located at Caltrain 4th and King Liveboard Network
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E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S
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Kong - 42"x228" Media
Full Back - 108"x84" Media
King - 30"x144" Media
Empress - 42"x114" Media
Full Side - 108"x480" Media
Queen - 30"x88" Media

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How Much Do Billboards Cost in San Francisco, CA?

Based on a cross-section of the 91 most popular boards, the average cost of a billboard in San Francisco is $12,112.75 per 4-week period. This results in a cost per thousand impressions (CPM) of $9.62. The average San Francisco billboard receives 1,258,880 monthly impressions.

$9.62 AVG CPM

Average cost per 1 thousand impressions (CPM) across all of our San Francisco billboards.

$12,112.75 AVG BILLBOARD COST

Average cost per board for a 4-week billboard advertising campaign.*

1,258,880 AVG IMPRESSIONS

Average number of impressions per board for 4-weeks.

91 RECENT BOARDS ADDED

Recently added billboard locations in San Francisco.

*The average San Francisco billboard costs above are estimates based on current market data. Actual prices can fluctuate due to location demand, billboard size, campaign duration, and other factors. For the most accurate and up-to-date billboard pricing, please contact us directly.

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How to Rent a Billboard in San Francisco

Renting a billboard in San Francisco is similar to renting an apartment. Some are available right away, some are occupied for the next six months or a year.

  1. Determine your campaign goals. Are you looking to direct people to your location in San Francisco? Are you recruiting in San Francisco? Do you want to advertise your services in San Francisco? Narrowing in on your goal helps develop a clear path for measuring success.
  2. Pick a location based on the campaign goals. Consider where near San Francisco would be most effective for reaching your target audience. Is it most strategic to display your ad along the highway or is a major intersection or side road a smarter move?
  3. Decide on a timeframe and budget. We'll find the best options available in San Francisco for your desired start date, billboard campaign length, and budget.
  4. Review your custom proposal with billboards in San Francisco. We use your campaign criteria to formulate a thorough proposal including images and exact location.
  5. Select the best option(s) and prepare for launch! Send us your design or have our in-house designer create an eye-catching ad for your San Francisco billboard. When your start date rolls around, watch your campaign go live.

San Francisco Billboard Advertising FAQ

How much does a billboard cost in San Francisco?

It varies. A small junior poster on a side street and a 14'x48' bulletin on a freeway are very different price points. Static vs. digital matters too, along with how long you run and what time of year it is.

Across 91 boards in San Francisco, the average is $12,112.75 per 4-week period, which works out to a $9.62 CPM.

Where are the best billboard locations in San Francisco?

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish, but out of 509 boards in San Francisco, these get put on proposals the most:

  1. 1. #88107 — E/L US 101 & South Airport Blvd F/S Billboard
  2. 2. #94182 — Bay Bridge & Toll Plaza F/W Billboard
  3. 3. #94176 — I-80 1500 ft N/O University (Berkeley) E/S F/N Billboard
  4. 4. #94180 — N/L I-580 east of Mandela Parkway (ESA) F/W Billboard
  5. 5. #94175 — I-880 & 500' North of Maritime F/S Billboard

Tell us about your campaign and we'll narrow it down from there.

Who do San Francisco billboards reach?

San Francisco has 3,592,290 people. Average commute is 34 minutes, so there's real windshield time for boards to register. Median household income is $112,449, so this audience can support premium product advertising.

Here's the full breakdown:

Population3,592,290
Median Age38.2
Male / Female51% / 49%
Median Household Income$112,449
College Educated58.1%
Home Ownership37.6%
Avg. Commute34 min
Hispanic %15.2%
What industries use billboard advertising in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the industries we work with most are Advertising/Media Agency, Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit, and Professional Services. It's a mix of local businesses driving foot traffic and larger brands staying visible on commuter routes.

What types of billboards are available in San Francisco?

San Francisco has Transit Shelter, Digital Transit Shelter, Wallscape, Bulletin, Premiere Poster, and Premiere Panel. We can walk you through what fits your situation.

How much traffic do San Francisco billboards get?

It depends on the board. A bulletin on a major highway and a poster on a neighborhood street are going to have very different numbers.

Across 509 boards in San Francisco, the average is about 694,915 impressions per week. Add it all up and you're looking at roughly 1,414,845,924 total impressions per 4-week cycle across every tracked board in the market.

When is the best time to advertise on a billboard in San Francisco?

Demand for boards nationally peaks in March, January, and February. That's when the most proposals go out, so the best spots book up faster.

May, June, and July are slower. You'll have more boards to choose from and sometimes better rates. If your timing is flexible, that's worth knowing.

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