ON THE WATER
San Francisco is on the tip of a peninsula, and is surrounded by water on three sides.
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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
Or at least to the west, the north and the east. To the south is the unexplored wilderness of San Mateo County.
OCEAN BEACH
So called, I assume, because it’s right on the Pacific Ocean. The weather can change in a big hurry; these two photos were taken within minutes of each other!
THE CLIFF HOUSE
Three different buildings have occupied the same location since the late 19th century.
BAKER BEACH
It was kind of chilly the day I took this photo, and therefore no nude sunbathers were on hand. My apologies.
CONTAINER SHIPS
Passing under the Golden Gate Bridge, on their way to the Port of Oakland.
THE MARINA DISTRICT
One-
MUNICIPAL PIER
Battered by decades of salt water, it’s still a great place for “watchin’ the tide roll in.”
WINDSURFING ON THE BAY
Wheeeeee!!
GHIRARDELLI SQUARE
Chocolate and shopping. And shopping for chocolate.
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Fishing boats and really expensive seafood restaurants.
THE 100 BLOCK OF JEFFERSON STREET
Enough to make a tourist’s mouth water.
CORNER OF JEFFERSON & JONES
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em.
THE MUSEE MECANIQUE
For a small fee, Laughing Sal will laugh at you!
THE SUBMARINE PAMPANITO
Show a little respect, you guys!
ALCATRAZ
The Rock! Need I say more?
PIER 39
Sea Lions, shopping, restaurants, entertainers and a merry-
PIER 7
Beautiful views from either direction.
AT&T PARK
Home of the two-
