Coronavirus: Drone Footage of San Francisco's Empty Streets

Drone footage shows the empty streets of San Francisco since California declared a state of emergency on March 4 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
California alone has over 9,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and over 200 deaths.
On March 16, seven counties in California, including San Francisco, declared shelter-in-place orders through April 7.
The move orders 7.6 million residents to not leave their home unless it's for "essential business" like buying groceries.
(Video Courtesy: Space Race Studio)

[@saurabhshah4879]

Who needs dystopian novels and movies when you're actually living in one?

[@fredolounge]

Sadly 😞.

[@michwashington]

This is a good thing it isn’t that bad 🙄

[@michwashington]

Hello There Exactly. Thank you for seeing the true silver lining here! #covid19willsaveusall

[@ifredo]

Hello There Eras lucky because here in Montréal when I thought will be peaceful going on the Canal Lachine bicycling... I found a horde of even too many more people then in normal season. The only thing I found positive is no more noise but the birds in the sky as planes are on the ground.. though all this for a sever SARS...

[@Jeantai100]

So Sad but so true. I was there end Feb and this is shocking :(

[@DankDave211]

Birds be like: Yo, where is all the humans and the free food.

[@gazinta]

Lol. The rats, too. Wait for it...

[@Theman26642]

Hopefully the pigeons will migrate somewhere else haha

[@gazinta]

@@Theman26642 they're all piled up underneath wind turbines.

[@BennyGoId]

If you lived here in SF and go to GGP on either Saturday or Sunday right now, you would see that there's tons of people.

[@BennyGoId]

+Matt Tabot Not really, no. It was mostly people. There were probably birds in the trees and stuff, but not too many on ground level.

[@regosen]

2020: the year the earth stood still

[@seosamhofionnaghain8699]

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[@regosen]

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[@victormarco715]

2020, the year of Covid Bryant. Kobe Bryant cursed the whole world after committing suicide.

[@jonathant.powell7281]

Wow. We are living in truly terrifying times.

[@ralphcraig5816]

I started driving professionally in The City in 1966, close to 2 million miles on those city streets. This video is chilling. The closest I've seen was right after the Loma Prieta quake, but there were at least buses!

[@mossshady847]

This reminds me of after Loma Prieta too. It was eerily quiet.. except for the helicopters over the Marina. Hahaha.... I've been downloading a bunch of ambient noise to be able to sleep. Take care!

[@Crime_Lab]

Busses are still running in the city. I don’t know how people protect themselves and each other on a bus. Like the 48, it would only fit 6 people in , if 6 foot distance is to be maintained . Maybe I’m exaggerating , maybe it would fit 8.. seems like it would be difficult to keep sanitized ...But still running.

[@dennisheaton4008]

Just curious...I am 3rd generation Craig family born in San Francisco in 1952 (my Mom 1930 and my Grandmother 1900). Are you any relation to Alexander Dove Craig (1897, Dundee, Scotland)?

[@sgtrock2821]

I was in San Jose 20 miles form the epicenter In the Lebaron Hotel watching the world series. It shook so bad my wife and I were thrown to the floor. Unbelievable. Scary time. This is worse because aftershocks from this virus will be years. Not fair for the 20 somethings just starting out. I'm gonna miss the street performers, the wharf, hippie hill, Marin headlands, Lands End, Giants Games holy shit! Best place on earth to watch a ball game, Tomasos Pizza, Scomas. Where can we go from Sacramento now? Tahoe is off limits to tourists. Golf Courses are the only recreational activity open now here. They're are booked solid a month out 7 days a week smfh. God Bless all the medical professionals who have fallen to this and the ones still risking their lives taking care of others.

[@AquarianNomadic]

Where's the homeless? Or should we not ask that question?

[@MyTimeOutt]

Many are in tents, not seen here. You will find them on Howard Street.

[@kishorenikam9919]

Mate, that is in Downtown LA

[@alh2125]

This is fake. cities are still populated by the residents that live there. The only thing that’s missing are the tourist. This probably shot at 7am on a Monday or Sunday morning

[@niamtxiv]

@@alh2125 this was shot in the morning indeed. Very fake news video

[@10mismit]

@@niamtxiv Yeah, they chose to forego the Ace Hardware store during the initial scene which would typically be open by around 9am during that week when they shot it (the first scene is North Beach headed in the direction of Market St). The areas they picked were largely shuttered prior to the lockdown, with other areas being late business that typical open around 10 or 11 in the morning, or not until 4 or 5 in the evening. Other areas are residential, which most people aren't leaving home due to their jobs being closed and nowhere to spend the day but home.

[@puggirl415]

On March 17 2020 I was out with a friend walking our dogs. I said to her, "Look around you and remember what this daywas like, because things will never be the same when this is over" It's almost a year now and it's getting harder to remember what it was like. I'll never know what SF will become when the pandemic is over because it's changed my life in so many ways that I have to leave this city and this country since jobs aren't ever coming back in sufficient quantity to allow me to stay. I've lived here 34 years but no more.

[@CoffeeSuccubus]

Thankfulky you are wrong. It is the same now. People are back

[@puggirl415]

@@CoffeeSuccubus What a great argument you have here. Educate yourself or prepare to be seriously affected. Good luck!

[@brendamosher8239]

Thank you. San Francisco is such an amazing city. Never dreamed of seeing empty streets. We’ll be back to enjoy all you have to offer. City by the Bay.❤️

[@avrtours3658]

Enjoy a virtual vacation. No mask required. kzbin.info/www/bejne/povcZmtjoauai7M

[@NachtSchreck13]

San Francisco is a cesspool. Used to be great, long ago.

[@garybobst9107]

This is your life now, get used to it.

[@CEASAR978]

Never forget this time for generations

[@thewwmm25]

The last of us 2 looking great

[@pancratius602]

Yup. That was the vibe I was getting from this video. What's up with these post-apocalyptic video games and videos using Spanish guitar for their background music? 😂

[@cityboyyayarea4742]

Lmaooooooo I cant wait...

[@eimelgilbert3640]

This is so weird I never seen my city so empty before

[@FhajKid66]

It's like "I Am a Legend" movie

[@stevevisa6522]

Super facts bro.. SMDH

[@Hadigreece]

The Division 3

[@wolnapolska5991]

rolando indeed 😳 all that is missing is the vegetation that absorbs the streets, blocks ...

[@tommym7646]

odd how we see a 19K Covid death toll without batting an eye, but in I AM LEGEND when Will Smith had to kill his fiction dog it makes us teary eyed. Guess our brains identify with a personal story more than statistics

[@htb8395]

"NO!" I am legend 2007

[@mr.mr.5624]

Even Empty it's still so beautiful

[@lucio20006]

🌎: “thanks to everyone, I need some fresh air”

[@mappingtheshit]

Earth does not care about polution, idiot

[@jackyl1209]

@@mappingtheshit ??

[@Synshii]

Earth-chan is nice

[@mappingtheshit]

@Sasha Tamara Keegan It is people like you who claim to know how Earth is "feeling"... Fucking dumb liberal, Earth does not care about polution because CO2 is part of nature... Earth's evolution is based on catastrophies. People need fresh air, not Earth....

[@seanhogue6410]

Lucio Aguilar Good One!!

[@shannonclark-rivera6676]

Beautifully shot, with good music. Thanks so much!

[@sergiobasilioli384]

Thanks for this amazing video! S.Francisco in one of my fav cities that i've visited and I wish I can go back in the near future.

[@PARSA-POWER]

10 years later this video would be gold

[@anonymousanonimity6718]

The world has never been so peaceful, no war, no crime, no accidents, no pollution

[@anonymousanonimity6718]

Buknoychii Fiocchii true

[@musclehead1992]

Love living in San Francisco! It’s weird seeing the city that empty!

[@malx415c]

You must be a liberal

[@vincentcollado277]

@@malx415c that's crazy bro, but who asked?

[@malx415c]

Vinny Cola you’re gay

[@musclehead1992]

Bobs Son lol you’re ignorant. Is being liberal a bad thing ? Just like being a conservative is supposed to be a compliment? And if people are gay, bi or straight. Is that your business?

[@josephdorian4743]

Love paying overpaying on taxes and housing? No thank you! FUCK California.

[@silvergirl3688]

I pray we all take this time to reflect on the beautiful gifts of God we have received and how we didn’t appreciate them enough. I hope good comes out of this.

[@halfalligator6518]

like horrible viruses and cancer and that stuff? There is not God.

[@comphysync9084]

@@halfalligator6518 God manifest in any form and also formless energy like peace and harmony as you just watched

[@lovelessjams2720]

God. Shut the fuck up with this nonsensical bullshit

[@strangefruitlovex]

Get a life

[@halfalligator6518]

@@comphysync9084 Sorry to say but you've been duped. God is one of the oldest lies around. Enjoy your one life... try not be a dick to others.

[@betogalang5597]

Good so quiet n very clear n clean

[@benlogan100]

Great work, SF. Excellent example.

[@IncrediblemeJulianJulian]

This feels like life after people

[@RaptorBlue2004]

2020 looked like an apocalyptic scenario, with big and small cities with their streets almost empty, like in The Walking Dead for example.

[@sfoguy88]

Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you.

[@patryck-topstockrecords2034]

very nice shots and music is perfect match, nice work 👏

[@rrnnff123]

This is a very real picture of my beloved city which makes me cry as I write. We're in a surreal period in history.

[@JMarieCAlove]

My husband I were there for a few days to celebrate New Year’s Eve, so many people there, malls were from after Christmas sales, the restaurants were packed...we had dinner at Tadich Grill, one of our favorite places for a good dinner. We walked to the Embarcadero area to watch the fireworks go off at midnight, we wanted to be somewhere different to celebrate the new decade instead of staying home. We go to San Francisco a couple of times a year but seeing this video, no words or just, oh wow! That city is always crowded. People from all over the world visit S.F. I have family in San Jose I can’t visit. Every time we’ve been to S.F., we have never had issues with anyone, we’ve walked around the city at night, no problems and we use their public transportation to get around. I have to be positive, I pray, I talk it out with my hubby and my mom to help me not go into a sad depression (Stay away from my Oreo’s!😉)... My mom always says, we’ll all be just fine. I can’t see my mom on her birthday this Friday, she’ll be 78 and she’s doing great and still gets on a tall ladder to pick Avocados from her big tree, she scares me sometimes! We all have to be positive, make wishes, say your prayers, make future plans, hug your dog, hug your cat... don’t forget to hug the people you’re around 24/7! Lol 😉 “Air Hug”!! 💖😁

[@PeculiarJake]

Stay lit 420

[@JMarieCAlove]

Matt Tabot Lol I know how people can be just anywhere on social media, their true selves come out but luckily most of my family and friends know I’m an upbeat person, positive, I’m just one of those happy sappy chicks, it’s almost sickening! Lol but just like everyone else, I need to rant some things out, I need to go hit some baseballs (I love all kinds of sports) or hit a Piñata! Lol 😉😁... Thank you for the sweet compliment!

[@JMarieCAlove]

Wilins Jeanbaptiste Lol I actually didn’t know what that meant a few years ago when I saw someone post “Happy 4/20”! I had to look it up! Lol... I don’t light up but I hope you will have a great 4/20 and be safe out there! 😁😉

[@merika206]

Why don’t you guys ever show Noe Valley, the Excelsior, the Mission, Visitacion Valley? All you ever show is the Pier and tourist areas. There’s more to San Francisco so show it!! 🙄🙄🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@dijonstreak]

thank YOU !!...let alone where i grew up - Noe Valley......how's about Bernal Heights, Hunter's Point, The Fillmore......The Tenderloin......Polk Street.....

[@rabbitr0n]

They did show the Mission. It was the second image

[@dang2443]

@@dijonstreak Nobody wants to see Hunters Point, including the people that live there

[@COINsimp2024]

They are showing areas that have a lot of car and foot traffic. Noe Valley isn't the beat.

[@ToddLloyd]

None of those places are as interesting as downtown when things are empty.

[@cm6995]

I was out and about :).My dream came true. Get up one day and drive to work with NO traffic. My commute from Berkeley to Stanford... WOW. Incredible. Amazing. One (weeks) in a life time experience. Already started missing it.

[@spawn11]

I am Japanese and I think Mumbai's drone footage was more beautiful and interesting. Without traffic and without pollution *HINDU-INDIA* really shines out.

[@spawn11]

@Taj sidhu like guru gobind was bihari bhaiyya from patna lol

[@GauravChaudhary-oh8rg]

World looks beautiful without human traffic 😍

[@abhijitgadhvi7995]

It looks haunted too

[@abhijitgadhvi7995]

@Larry Bane Peace🤘

[@romanianlettuce7009]

breaks my heart tbh

[@GauravChaudhary-oh8rg]

Just expecting earth with less human population and which will be vegeterian. If this happens other things will become automatically good.

[@Bayareasky]

Ahhh My City! My heart is always for you.

[@crazygravy437]

A world without people! Beautiful!

[@kneeepunn]

Who is Here After Mumbai's Street Vdios?

[@rahulsingh-xj1ly]

me

[@nasimapatel556]

I also

[@blooboy1515]

me

[@candsee8017]

@Larry Bane me

[@pankajawachar3972]

Mumbai's drone shot video

[@natebailey1122]

This gives me chills having just moved back to Illinois from downtown San Francisco.

[@askyb4830]

Man the whole Bay Area u won’t believe how empty the freeways have been

[@musclehead1992]

Did you move back because of the virus or for good? Everything is pretty much dead. Streets are empty. It’s so strange seeing San Francisco that empty.

[@musclehead1992]

TheH2the have you ever lived in paradise I mean San Francisco before?

[@natebailey1122]

@@musclehead1992 I moved back home because the school I was enrolled at in the city (Hult) was a scam. I plan to move back for my Master's to SFSU in 4 years, though. I enjoyed SF a lot, but there were pros and cons of living there. I miss the beauty of SF, but I don't miss the screaming heroin addicts in the streets

[@NOREDLAC57]

How bizarre to see the once vivid streets be so barren.

[@m.debaser4]

San Francisco, DC and NY: the most beautiful usamerican cities, bar none!

[@patrogers4140]

m.debaser SF is one of the Grossest paces in America.

[@avrtours3658]

Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/povcZmtjoauai7M

[@californiamade5608]

Pat Rogers it’s actually very beautiful. Every city has its gross spots, these area in this video are fairly nice.

[@fuckheinschitt239]

Actually it's Chicago, Manhattan, Boston, DC

[@monsieurbarre9973]

Best lockdown city video I've seen! Not a soul but one!

[@anonaki-mt6xb]

'It is easier to fool someone than to convince them they've been fooled' - Mark Twain (or was it Samuel Clemens?)

[@nsan48]

with the end-of-the-world guitar tune, too. haha. reminds me of last of us.

[@slamamustapha7676]

Hahaha yeh me too

[@kiatequila424]

Heart breaking to see the city empty

[@Kunsoo1024]

But this is why SF had the lowest death rates of any major city in the country.

[@u-u-UU]

Bless all the brave people still walking the world.

[@Devonellah]

This is what flattening the curve looks like - great work San Francisco!!

[@johnohara2315]

Bruh

[@Ahking850]

I miss my San Francisco ❤️

[@SadalDay]

wonderful shots great work!

[@user-pe2lw1ze8i]

It is so nice to see that everyone must go inwards, to stop and slow down. Peace

[@shoaib349]

So calm and peaceful without humans. Animals and birds thanking Coronavirus.

[@milotxh]

So much better with out humans mother nature is having good time

[@drummerjw]

This is eerie - but Thank you all for being safe!

[@sherylbeasley4938]

I'll be glad when this is over with, I miss all the usual character's and funny drama that goes along with living in S.F.

[@tmoore007]

Wow San Francisco is a beautiful city ....I will have to visit there someday

[@fredfran4924]

i live in the east bay, and oakland, alameda, san leandro etc. still have people driving and shopping. just about every fast food, corner store, grocery store and any essential business is open all the time. its not nearly as many cars as normal, but its definitely not anything close to empty. in fact theres more people walking and biking in neighborhoods than ive ever seen(even more than summertime). i was in sf a couple times since the shutdown and it was the same as here in the east bay, more quiet than usual but not abandoned and empty like in these videos. when i went it was never as quiet as these videos. they obviously had to wait all day to get these drone shots... we've been quarantined for weeks but they just now put this video out cuz it was obviously hella hard to get drone shots of sf looking empty so they took forever to get all the footage to make a video. conclusion: this is a reach

[@RaymondHng]

It was shot on March 22 Sunday morning.

[@cityboyyayarea4742]

You sir are most definitely right. I drive muni in SF & I can tell you people are truly acting like there isn't a shelter in place order going on. I cant even understand where the hell they're going nothing open but fast food for take out & Walgreens

[@AhBeeDoi]

I knew my eyes were lying. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@TheChristAddict]

Hit the nail on the head!

[@avrtours3658]

I live farther out. Have only left the house 4 times. 3 to take pictures with my 360 8k camera. kzbin.info/www/bejne/povcZmtjoauai7M While there were people about, there were no crowds. And, I think, we all take chances make excuses... we just have to try to do our best.

[@LittleTut]

Loved this drone flyby.. surreal and intriguing at the same time. :)

[@loretta9478]

WOW!!! Amazing drone skills and coverage. Shocking to see the city I grew up in so deserted. It saddens my soul!

[@Kunsoo1024]

But this is why SF had the lowest death rates of any major city in the country.

[@vofff]

The environment looks like I am legend but cleaner

[@j_citikitty]

Tha drug addicts all started having to use meth because its cheap and since they have nothing to do all the craxkheads have been cleaning 😂😂😂😂

[@sofef]

As a san Franciscan, this is super eerie.

[@aya9af]

Beautiful...thank you

[@sandeshnavghane6552]

This visuals wii be sold for Millions when movie will made on Corona

[@JezDGeneralNation]

you said the fact this is great concept

[@taichiperfect]

Or a zombie movie

[@avrtours3658]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/povcZmtjoauai7M

[@frankc5273]

I still have to go to work in construction off of 1st street its amazing and sketchy. No traffic getting to work, i get a extra 2 hours of sleep now, and ive been noticing the air quality seems better

[@josegarcia-gs9zz]

So Beautiful.. Mother Earth says Thanks! for let her breath.

[@blinko656]

Great camera, Perfect shots...TY

[@lorisdp8917]

This crisis reminds us that we are all in the same boat. Hello from Venezia

[@Whyaskkd]

Helo from India....stay safe ...

[@gazinta]

No. We aren't. People dont poop on the sidewalks here in Wisconsin. We don't have rats that eat that poop starving to death, either. Not sure how people in venzia do it, but I hope the neighbors dont come over and poop on your sidewalk like they do in San Francisco.

[@derickbaird5623]

That guitar soundtrack is incredible. Who is it ?

[@georgehernandez8015]

Use shazam baby oh already did that for you. It's La guitarra triste Cast of Characters

[@mytexasdays1526]

How peaceful. How clean the air is. Eerie everywhere though. Here too. South Texas.

[@ToddLloyd]

mytexas days Honestly, the air in San Francisco is always clean because the ocean air keeps it circulating.

[@MichalKos9]

Pigeons 🐦 all around the world must be like WHAT THE HELL ?!?

[@cellcat]

spellthemagicword. Squirrels are literally sitting on our porch eating, after stealing fruits from our persimmons bush. And then, they leave the bits they don’t want on the porch! We watch them through the door window. I didn’t even know there were squirrels still in our neighborhood. I thought the feral cats had killed them all.

[@ertelmisegvaltastajobbolda7775]

That Greta mural made me feel so uncomfortable.

[@alxnd_r6345]

@@therushi1 she must be one of the thousands disappeared babies

[@gazinta]

Super creepy, even for California.

[@salsalero1277]

That's Patton Oswalt in a wig.

[@constantinenikitin5397]

Same. It's hideous. All she is is a whining bitch who wanted attention.

[@JMarieCAlove]

Uncle Reggie It’s San Francisco, apparently they worship this little girl. I love the city in itself but this is just too weird to put a whole mural of her on a side of building and wherever you walk, her eyes are following you. 😳

[@photographingdestinations4130]

Very great video! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@astonmartin9517]

So clean🥺

[@thdtheking9040]

You can’t play this emotional footage and not add our amazing music just to make it hurt more 🇲🇽

[@joseescobedo7899]

Literally San Francisco the one city you don't see on the news during this situation

[@joeynumbers33]

beautiful city.

[@anaornelas760]

I’m glad the world gets to take a break from everyone polluting it

[@samrusoff]

A bit cherry picked by shooting in the very early morning to emphasize the emptiness, but yes it's still very empty here.

[@slamamustapha7676]

This is like a new movie trailer

[@gregoryalbert379]

We will not take anything for granted again. A new beginning in how we relate and create. Everything we do and how we act matters. Breathing in Love, Light, and Gentle Embraces, to People of San Francisco, my home town. Extending the Embrace to the Whole World as well. Blessings and All Good for You . :-)

[@nogod7184]

As always, a beautiful view is a view without the presence of human.

[@claudiamariebermudez6727]

My home town ....so quiet and deserted...makes me sad

[@Omer_Abdul_Azeez]

Why this country is sooooo daamn beautiful???󾓦😍❤

[@gazinta]

The whole planet is a wonderful, beautiful place. If it weren't for all the people, it would be magnificent. The Earth and the world are to remain separate issues.

[@JAMESFERNANDEZ]

Love San Fran and hope to come back soon!

[@thecunninlynguist]

been in the bay area my whole life and i've never seen SF this empty. it was spooky times then.

[@touchingsongitshartsveryni158]

Wow so beautiful...lock down me kitna nazara h..

[@Charlie-phlezk]

Beautiful.

[@outofoffice5545]

Such a vibrant city just empty, wow. We just posted a similar video showing what Denver is like right now. It's crazy seeing comparing different cities.

[@corinacaragea]

wow!I couldn't imagine this...

[@akunku6655]

where is the future where smiles all faces now the whole world feels it

[@kringle1369]

Holy SHIT!! San Fran is TRULY EMPTY. I’m from NY. Born/bred, but now live in suburbs, 1/2 hour North. You’d think that NYC(5 Boroughs) & surrounding suburbs would be empty too, but unfortunately is not.

[@tanvialimlife3578]

How beautiful city very beautiful

[@yingcluk]

it almost feels eerie that SF streets are empty

[@artemicionkupo4367]

You know... I wouldn't mind having that entire city to myself to roam in. Traffic there has always given me anxiety.

[@digifuzz]

I want to know more about the accompanying music.

[@RaymondHng]

Licensed track: La Guitarra Triste by Cast of Characters app.soundstripe.com/songs/7650

[@mashapf7629]

I just moved to SF, i lived down LA in a small town and I got boring there. I moved here because I like to see a lot of people, traffic, lights, I got depressed in Dana Point because always was empty... Now that I was in an amazing city... everything is empty again.... I start to feel depressed again. What a shame... SF was a perfect place to make me feel happy 😔 I am form Mexico City, the bigger city, so I like to se tonnels of people 😞

[@maddykrantz]

I live in sf and t.his video was super accurate and cool!

[@maxheadrum6751]

53 seconds in the glass building near the parking sign ! I cannot believe they finally built something there it has been an empty lot for 40 years

[@cynthia5021]

I miss my city :(

[@cynthiacorcoran9389]

You know I have the key

[@maharajpal]

Holly shit, the streets are clean

[@justrk3980]

The song fits the video very much

[@young5ever]

So empty that it looks like a pre-quarantine day in downtown Houston, TX.

[@freshviiews8908]

Great video.!!!!

[@acbc3543]

I love San Francisco and The Fairmont Hotel

[@playerjunior2017]

28 days later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!