The excitement is already building in San Francisco among sailors, spectators and sports enthusiasts of all stripes in anticipation of the America’s Cup finals to be held two years from now on September 7-22, 2013 on San Francisco Bay.
Coit Tower provides photo op and art appreciation in San Francisco
April 17, 2011 by
Coit Tower is a beloved landmark in San Francisco, a 210 foot cylindrical tower that sits atop Telegraph Hill. Every local knows that the eccentric socialite Lillie Coit, who funded the building of the tower through her will after her death, was an avid supporter of San Francisco Firefighters.
San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts and Exploratorium
March 16, 2011 by
The Palace of Fine Arts, with its peaceful lagoon set against the dramatic backdrop of Roman arches, evokes images of classical European architecture, while the Exploratorium juxtaposes scientific exploration against the artistic milieu of the Palace.
The Golden Gate Bridge, symbol of San Francisco
March 6, 2011 by
The most iconic symbol of San Francisco, the elegant Golden Gate Bridge, still makes my heart swell with pride whenever I cross it.
Rolling by San Francisco Bay
February 22, 2011 by
People stare as we pass by on our Segways, the two-wheeled gyroscope-balanced devices rolling on streets around Fisherman’s Wharf. They are curious about these strange-looking vehicles, and we feel like tourist attractions instead of tourists.
Exploring the SF Waterfront-Fishermans Wharf and Pier39
January 31, 2011 by
In Part II of “Exploring the San Francisco Waterfront”, we’ll head from the Ferry Building to Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square.
