US - San Francisco
(1) Alcatraz Island
Named by Spanish Explorer Manuel de Ayala Isla de los Alcatraces (Island of the Pelicans), this barren rock in the middle of San Francisco Bay called Alcatraz has been used as a Civil War fort, Federal prison and symbol of Native American plight. Now, the National Park Service runs Alcatraz Island.
Many Alcatraz Island prison buildings are gone. Some burned during the 1960s American Indian Alcatraz occupation. The guard's residences, deteriorated beyond repair, were torn down in the 1970s. Barracks from Alcatraz Island's stint as a military base, the cell house, lighthouse and a few others remain.
Many Alcatraz Island prison buildings are gone. Some burned during the 1960s American Indian Alcatraz occupation. The guard's residences, deteriorated beyond repair, were torn down in the 1970s. Barracks from Alcatraz Island's stint as a military base, the cell house, lighthouse and a few others remain.
(2) Fisherman's Wharf
Once home to a fleet of over 400 boats, nowadays Fisherman's Wharf supplies only a tiny fraction of the fish served in San Francisco restaurants, but a few vintage Monterey Hull fishing boats and modern diesel boats still work from here, and if you get up early enough, you can watch fishermen bring in their catch.
Often tourist-packed, today's Fisherman's Wharf is home to sidewalk seafood vendors, souvenir shops and other attractions. While there's little "real" here, most visitors feel they haven't seen San Francisco unless they go. It's popular with all ages and interests.
Sea lions @ Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39
Alan & Annie, 2days, seafood meals!(3) Golden Gate Bridge
It's an iconic San Francisco sight and one of the world's most beautiful spans. To get the most out of it, go for a walk so you can fully appreciate the magnitude of the engineering achievement.
we really walk onto the Golden Gate Bridge, 220 feet above the water's surface(4) Hop-on Hop-off Tour
cheese cake factory
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