World Locations, Watch Dogs 2 Points of interest
This collection includes every marker from the World Locations category of points of interest in Watch Dogs 2, all placed on interactive maps created specifically for the game.
This collection includes every marker from the World Locations category of points of interest in Watch Dogs 2, all placed on interactive maps created specifically for the game.
A list of various locations located on the map of the virtual version of San Francisco featured in the game.
The index below enables quick navigation to the desired marker / point of interest.
!NviteThese are the main offices of social media giant !Nvite. They have a reputation for providing a fun workplace for their employees, no doubt to help attract top talent.
Show the map16th Street StationOnce a bustling train station in Oakland, the 16th Street Station is now an historical landmark. It's being restored as part of a local redevelopment project.
Show the mapAlameda CreekAlameda Creek is a large stream in the Bay Area. It runs 45 miles and is the largest watershed in the southern San Francisco Bay.
Show the mapAlcatrazAn infamous prison, known for being nearly impossible to escape. It figures prominently in many movies. The prison sits on an island just off San Francisco, surrounded by treacherous currents.
Show the mapBaker BeachPart of the Presidio, a former military base, Baker Beach lies in sight of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's unofficially considered a nude beach. So, don't bring your bathing suit. Unless you really want to.
Show the mapBay BridgeThis bridge connects the City (what most non SF locals call San Francisco) with the East Bay. There's a one way toll heading into the City, but it's free to leave.
Show the mapBayview RiseThis illuminated and animated mural placed on grain silos is located at Pier 92 in the Port of San Francisco.
Show the mapBlume ArenaThe Blume Arena is an indoor arena in Oakland. It frequently hosts basketball games, concerts, and ice hockey games.
Show the mapCastro TheatreOnce a popular movie palace, the Castro Theatre is now an historic landmark as well. It's one of the last remaining movie palaces in the US. You can still catch film showings there today.
Show the mapChinatownThis is the oldest Chinatown in North America and contains the largest Chinese population outside of Asia. It is a popular tourist destination with its iconic Dragon Gate.
Show the mapChrist the LightThe Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland replaced the prior cathedral in the location after the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989. This larger cathedral was built in the early 2000s, in an abstract and modern style.
Show the mapCivic CenterJust north of Market Street and Van Ness, the Civic Center has two large plazas that are home to government and cultural institutions. It's a National Historic Landmark, built in 1912.
Show the mapCliff HouseThe Cliff House is a well regarded restaurant with a famous view of the Bay. It's a popular location for tourists and locals, both.
Show the mapCoit TowerBuilt to honor volunteer firefighter and inveterate gambler Lillie Hitchcock Coit, Coit Tower is a San Francisco landmark. Funding for the art deco tower came from Lillie's bequest to the city upon her death in 1929.
Show the mapCrestmont ForestCrestmont Forest is a popular location for hikers and equestrians. From nearby Sutro Hill, you can look out over the forest.
Show the mapCrystal Springs DamCrystal Springs Dam is a gravity dam in San Mateo. It was one of the first gravity dams built in the US, in 1888. It's survived both major earthquakes to hit the Bay Area since that time.
Show the mapDumbarton BridgeThe Dumbarton Bridge connects the Peninsula to the East Bay. It's the southernmost bridge in the Bay Area, with ends in Fremont and Menlo Park. It's free to go to the East Bay, but there's a toll the other direction.
Show the mapEl Camino Real StationEl Camino Real Station was once the hub of the Silicon Valley mass transit system. These days it's been replaced by a more modern station, but the original remains as an historic landmark.
Show the mapElmhurstElmhurst is a large district in East Oakland, and remains one of the less expensive neighborhoods.
Show the mapEmbarcadero CenterEmbarcadero Center is a commercial complex of office buildings and hotels in the financial district of San Francisco. Dusk, Dawn, and Zombies was meant to be filmed here, but they were unable to get permits.
Show the mapFerry BuildingBuilt in 1898, the Ferry Building continues to serve as a ferry terminal. It hosts shops and restaurants focused on local products. The clock tower atop the building serves as one of San Francisco's iconic structures.
Show the mapFisherman's WharfFisherman's Wharf is an incredibly popular tourist attraction. It contains the northern waterfront of San Francisco and is known for its restaurants, shops, and street performers.
Show the mapFort PointBuilt just before the Civil War, the fort is now an historic site. It was never called upon to defend the Pacific Coast, although it was considered a key element of defense. It's located at the southern side of the Golden Gate bridge.
Show the mapFury TrackFury Track is an abandoned race track in Silicon Valley, best known for a scandal 10 years ago when an announcer streaked across the track during live broadcast.
Show the mapGalileiGalilei is an aerospace manufacturer specializing in space exploration and transport. They are particularly known for their communication satellites.
Show the mapGhirardelli SquareGhirardelli Square contains shops and restaurants. It's a huge tourist location within Fisherman's Wharf as well as being an historic landmark.
Show the mapGolden Gate BridgeThe Golden Gate is the most famous bridge in the world. Spanning three miles between San Francisco and Marin, the bridge is considered one of the Wonders of the Modern World.
Show the mapGolden Gate ParkGolden Gate Park is the 5th most visited city park in the United States. The park often plays host to large, free public gatherings. It contains museums, playgrounds, a Japanese tea house and much more.
Show the mapHaum Data CenterThis is where HAUM collects and stores all the data from their smart houses.
Show the mapHook Motion PicturesHook Motion Pictures is a local movie studio, currently working on what is anticipated to be an action blockbuster film starring Jimmy Siska.
Show the mapHorseshoe BayHorseshoe Bay is a popular tourist destination within Marin. It once was home to an army outpost. The soldiers have relocated, but the buildings remain. Some repurposed as luxury hotels.
Show the mapJack London SquareJack London Square is a popular tourist destination, as well as providing entertainment and food for the locals. It's named after author Jack London and houses stores, hotels, and the relocated cabin Jack London once lived in.
Show the mapJapantownKnown colloquially as J Town, this neighborhood is the largest and oldest Japantown in the United States. It contains the famed Peace Pagoda as well as many other cultural landmarks.
Show the mapKirby CoveConsidered a national park within the Marin headlands, this scenic area is a favorite for tourists and campers. It sits just north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Show the mapLakeside ParkLakeside Park surrounds Lake Merritt, a large lagoon within Oakland. It became the United States' first official wildlife refuge back in the 1870s.
Show the mapLombard StreetLombard Street is the steepest street in the city, with infamously awful hairpin turns. It's an internationally known San Francisco landmark. Don't get stuck driving on it if you can help it.
Show the mapMission Dolores ParkThis popular park in the Mission District is quite close to The Castro and provides a view of the Mission, the Bay, downtown SF, and the East Bay.
Show the mapNew Dawn FacilityNo one is quite sure what goes on behind the walls of the Spiritual Ascendance Development Facility. This religious group is often viewed with suspicion and considered a cult.
Show the mapNew Dawn TempleBuilt in the days of Eichler and Frank Lloyd Wright, this modern church now belongs to the New Dawn. Though rumors abound regarding the religious group, the temple remains an architectural landmark.
Show the mapNorth BeachBordered by Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Russian Hill, North Beach has a vibrant nightlife as well as residential housing. It was the center of the beatnik subculture and remains a vibrant neighborhood.
Show the mapNorth HillThe North Hill neighborhood of Oakland is fully gentrified with a lower crime rate, higher household income, and few minority inhabitants than much of the rest of Oakland.
Show the mapNudleNudle is one of the largest employers in Silicon Valley these days. The relatively young company has made tremendous strides since it was founded.
Show the mapNudle ParkNudle sponsored this popular baseball park as part of their move to contribute to the SF Bay Area community. It's gone over well with sports fans in particular.
Show the mapOakland City HallOakland City Hall is the main seat of government within Oakland. It was the first high-rise government building in the United States. It was retrofitted after the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989.
Show the mapOakland Superior CourtOakland Superior Court is the branch of the California Superior Court with jurisdiction over Oakland and the rest of Alameda County.
Show the mapOcean BeachOcean Beach is right next to Golden Gate Park. The water is known to have strong currents, which makes it popular with surfers and quite dangerous for swimmers. The water is generally cold and the weather often inclement.
Show the mapPacific Renaissance PlazaThe Pacific Renaissance Plaza is a mix of residential, civic, and commercial space. It contains 50 affordable housing units out of 250 total. It also is the home of the Asian Branch of the library.
Show the mapPainted LadiesThese colorful Victorian houses are a famous SF land mark. The most famous street of them is just across from Alamo Square. They've also appeared in TV and movies.
Show the mapPalace of Fine ArtsOriginally built to house artwork at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts was one of the few expo structures to escape demolition. It's now a popular tourist spot.
Show the mapPalo AltoPalo Alto is at the heart of Silicon Valley. It's an affluent area with housing prices easily over the million mark. It's also the home of Stanford University.
Show the mapPier 39One of the most popular shopping centers and tourist destinations in San Francisco, Pier 39 is at the edge of Fisherman's Wharf. Visitors can see Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the famous Pier 39 sea lions.
Show the mapPoint Bonita LighthouseThe Point Bonita Lighthouse stands in the Marin Headlands, providing guidance for ships in the San Francisco Bay. It was the first lighthouse to have a fog signal and the last manned lighthouse in California.
Show the mapPort of OaklandThe Port of Oakland is a container ship facility. It's the 5th busiest container port in the United States, and was the first major port to accommodate container shipping.
Show the mapPrescottThe Prescott area of Oakland, also known as Lower Bottoms, has a history of higher rates of crime, gang activity, and poverty. It's currently going through the beginnings of gentrification.
Show the mapRegwell Gun RangeRegwell Gun Range is one of the few remaining indoor/outdoor shooting ranges, and is therefore fairly popular.
Show the mapRhonda's RestaurantRhonda's Restaurant is surrounded by nature and plays host to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, families, hikers, tourists, musicians and more. The food is locally sourced and the atmosphere is homey.
Show the mapRichmond San Rafael BridgeThe other bridge to North Bay. This bridge crosses between the East Bay (Oakland) up to Marin. Often less crowded than the Golden Gate.
Show the mapSan Bruno MountainThis mountain sits across both San Francisco and San Bruno. Most of it is in the San Bruno Mountain State Park. As the highest point in the area, it has several radio broadcast towers.
Show the mapSan MateoThere's San Mateo the city and San Mateo the county (which contains the city as well as much of the rest of Silicon Valley). San Mateo city is at the northmost end of Silicon Valley.
Show the mapSausalitoThis affluent city is part of Marin County. It was originally a shipbuilding center during WWII. These days it's a tourist destination with beautiful scenery and houseboats.
Show the mapSFMOMAThe newly expanded San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has an impressive collection that includes works of art by Klee, Warhol, Hopper, and Rivera.
Show the mapShoreline ParkShoreline Park is on what used to be the Oakland Naval Supply Depot. It belongs to the Port of Oakland and is operated by the East Bay Regional Parks District.
Show the mapSouth ParkSouth Park San Francisco was constructed in 1852 and modeled after the city gardens of London.
Show the mapSt. Gianna Salt FarmThe St. Gianna Salt Farm is remarkably beautiful, particularly from an aerial view. The various different bodies of water have differing colors depending on their mineral and biological content.
Show the mapStanford UniversityStanford is often referred to as the West Coast Ivy League. It's a prestigious school located in Palo Alto, giving its students access to Silicon Valley.
Show the mapStarter Oil Co.The oil refinery employs 1,200+ workers and actively helped keep the local economy afloat during the Depression. It neighbors a now defunct explosives plant and the first neighborhood in California to sell to blacks.
Show the mapStorm DrainThe Storm Drain is the central joining point of a series of canals underlying San Mateo. Rumors abound that various gangs have used them as hideouts in the past. Possibly even now.
Show the mapSutro TowerThis iconic TV and radio antenna has been part of the San Francisco skyline since 1973. They built the tall tower to provide signal that wouldn't be disrupted by San Francisco's many hills.
Show the mapSwan Leavitt ObservatorySwan Leavitt Observatory is a radio telescope in the foothills by Stanford. The giant telescope was funded by the US Air Force in the 1960s.
Show the mapThe Gates HouseboatsThe Gates Houseboats have been here since the 1950s, providing places for bohemians and hippies to live off grid. Local residents and law enforcement aren't so fond of the boats.
Show the mapThe TenderloinThe Tenderloin, the soft underbelly of San Francisco, has resisted gentrification and remains rife with crime, drugs, and prostitution. Various social services help the large homeless population while visitors flock to the dive bars.
Show the mapThe TheaterThe Theater is one of Oakland's oldest still existing movie palaces, recently renamed to its new, simple moniker in a local fan contest. Second place was "Theater McTheaterface."
Show the mapTidisTidis has been around since the early days of Silicon Valley. They've weathered ups and downs, and lasted through booms and busts.
Show the mapTransamerica PyramidThe Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco. It was built between 1969-1972. It has become a San Francisco icon thanks to it's unique silhouette.
Show the mapTransbay CenterThis transit station in downtown San Francisco replaces the prior Transbay Terminal, which was damaged in the Loma Prieta earthquake. It connects 8 different counties.
Show the mapTwin PeaksThe Twin Peaks are two hills near the center of San Francisco. The neighborhood surrounding them is also known as Twin Peaks, and was the location for a famous TV show.
Show the mapUnion SquareUnion Square refers to both the public square in the heart of downtown San Francisco and the shopping, hotel, and theater district surrounding the plaza.
Show the mapVermont StreetVermont Street may well be the crookedest street in the world, beating out notoriously steep Lombard Street. In fact, it's steeper than Lombard. Both are major traffic zones.
Show the mapVista PointArguably the best vantage point to get a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. No trip to San Francisco is complete without getting a shot at Vista Point.
Show the mapWKZ StationWKZ is the local TV news station. They're always glad to provide sensational stories and are often a source of controversy within the community.
Show the mapWoodlandWoodland houses the largest Hispanic population within Oakland. It's named for the many orchards full of trees that dominated the area in the 1800s.
Show the mapYerba Buena IslandYerba Buena Island lies in the Bay between San Francisco and Oakland. The Bay Bridge passes through the Yerba Buena Tunnel to connect the two cities.
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