I've been crabbing from Torpedo Wharf for decades. Only brown and red rock crabs are allowed to be…read moretaken from these waters. Keeping any Dungeoness crabs is illegal and you will be cited and fined by the Department of Fish & Game wardens if you are caught. It is such a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors where anglers, passerbys, visitors, and tourists can mingle. During days where the weather is nicer, you will be treated to epic views of San Francisco and surrounding area. Other times, it can be overcast, foggy, and chilly! Come check it out!

I went crabbing for the first time with a few friends and it was amazing. It was a pretty easy…read moreprocess but make sure you know the regulations regarding size and kind you can take. Torpedo Wharf is also right by the bridge so you can get a nice view of it. Highly recommend for those who want a somewhat interactive activity in the bay.

Brannan Street Wharf Park has long been part of my routine. Back when I was more disciplined about…read morejogging, my route often took me right past it. Even now, it stands out as one of those smaller neighborhood parks that quietly does its job well. It's not a large space, but it's consistently active. In the afternoons, you'll usually find dog owners, nearby office workers on a break, and people just looking for a place to sit and enjoy the waterfront. It feels well used and appreciated by the South Beach community. There's also an interesting backstory here. This area was once part of San Francisco's working waterfront, with older maritime structures like Pier 36 occupying the space. Over time, as those structures aged and were no longer in use, the area was redeveloped as part of a broader effort to improve public access along the Embarcadero. Today, the park offers a grassy lawn, picnic spots, a waterfront promenade, and unique tidal columns that reflect changing bay water levels. It's a great place to pause, people-watch, walk your dog, or take in views of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. A nice reminder that even smaller parks can add a lot to a neighborhood.

Sittin' in the mornin' sun, I'll be sittin' when the evenin'…read morecome Watchin' the ships roll in, And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah... I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Watchin' the tide roll away Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time... With so much effort placed on renovating the Embarcadero north of the Bay Bridge (including the installation of the Bay Lights), it seems to be taking forever and a day to see similar improvements along the waterfront to AT&T Park. Fraught with controversy over the America's Cup and the pending construction of the Warriors stadium, the area has finally seen one unmitigated improvement in the opening of the new Brannan Street Wharf. At first glance, it doesn't appear to have much to it. No shops. No clam chowder in sourdough. No Bushman. Just a long lawn along with an open walkway dotted with picnic tables and benches. A group of benches are lined up under a shade structure (photo: http://bit.ly/15CuXcR). I left my home in Georgia, Headed for the 'Frisco bay 'Cause I've had nothing to live for, And look like nothin's gonna come my way. So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay Watchin' the tide roll away Ooo, I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time... The most arresting feature is the trio of red elevated tidal columns with bumblebee colors that visually depict the ebb and flow of tides in order to gage the fluctuating water levels in the bay (photo: http://bit.ly/17s4IGD). The tops of the columns bob up and down according to the tides. There's a series of panels depicting the history of the waterfront (photo: http://bit.ly/19hcgPW), and you get quite a nice view of the Bay Bridge, at least for now before the stadium will likely block it out (photo: http://bit.ly/17MCsEP). But I m happy to read that metal skateboard-deterrent strips are installed. Bayside Market, Delancey Street Restaurant, and South Beach Cafe are all just across the Embarcadero, so you definitely have al fresco dining options available. Look like nothing's gonna change. Everything still remains the same. I can't do what ten people tell me to do, So I guess I'll remain the same, yes... Sittin' here resting my bones And this loneliness won't leave me alone It's two thousand miles I roamed Just to make this dock my home Now, I'm just gonna sit at the dock of the bay Watching the tide roll away Oooo-wee, sittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time...

Love Pier 41. Lots of fun there and pier 39. Wooden pier great for bay views. Central tourist…read morelocation with Alcatraz tour sales. Red and White fleet and other people likely advertising. You know you are a local if you've never been to Alcatraz. This is the Fisherman's Wharf area that now has the Ferris Wheel... To me unless I consciously think about it this area and the neighboring Piers all blue together as good fun. Is this a tourist trap? yes. Do I love it? yes. Don't hate.

When you want yo bring a date and steal some much needed kisses, nice spacey view for all to enjoyread more

The Western Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has been named after former California…read moreAssembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. I just found this information out. I noticed the sign as I was driving into SF SMH all this time I have been missing out on Yelp check ins LOL Anyhow day or nite, the view of SF bay are awesome as you are crossing the bridge.

The Willie L. Brown Bridge is the San Francisco side of the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge. Or the western…read moreside of Yerba Buena Island. This bridge is 85-88 years old, depending on how you compute the age. Wait WHAT? It was opened in 1936, so it's 85 years old. But construction started in 1933, so parts of it is 88 years old. Ok, so don't think about it when you're driving across. Biggest gripe about this bridge? No shoulders or emergency pullouts. So if anyone stalls or stops, you lose a lane. The bicyclists wanted a bike lane so bad, they wanted to take away a traffic lane for their bikes. Yeah, that's not going to happen on a State owned bridge. Otherwise, no other issues other than.....why name it after Willie Brown? Welcome to San Francisco everybody!

Check out a very good view of the Golden Gate Bridge. In The Presidio is a spot that's next to it…read more Battery East Vista is the best place to stop before walking across. Has bathrooms and a parking lot. There's also a gift shop. Before you get on the bridge you should go here. It's got bathrooms, a cafe, and a small gift shop. There's also of course the great views. A lot of places to take pictures in front of the bridge. There's also a piece of it you can get up close and touch. Cool stuff to be sure and then you can get some overpriced gifts. There's a cafe that has coffee and pastries. For sure this is one of the best places to see the famous bridge. It's also where to make a pit stop before and after crossing it. There's a bus that goes here which makes it convenient for tourists.

Parking was hard to find, there was a line to enter the parking lot …read more... From this location you can walk to Fort Point (definitely go there) The view of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge is breathtaking

Great viewing point for the new Oakland Bay Bridge East span. Interesting historic placard…read moredescribing Bay Bridge construction. Small green space for a picnic after a hike up the three mile span. There are even some public bathrooms.

Historic totem pole with its future up in the air. The National Park Service has utter disregard…read morefor this cultural and historical piece of art and refuses to take ownership of it - even as a donation. Near the Cliff house stands this lovely piece of art - a tribute to the Ohlone people. Once part of and created for a beachfront attraction this piece of art exposes a weakness in the city operations and illustrates deep rooted disfunction. The location is beautiful - views of the ocean from a little elevation. One can hear the waves crashing against the shore and smell the ocean water. Its a feast for all senses. Often at night the fog comes in and it makes you wonder how this pole has lasted for decades given the salty windy conditions and harsh environment. I last visited right during the weekend of the electrify expo. Directly in front of this pole was an antique Volvo side by side an all new Volvo electric vehicle. The city police shut down the street in front of the totem pole for minutes at a time simultaneously in both directions so that Volvo could get that perfect shot for advertisements. Very expensive very large professional cameras and expert crews were at work carful not to have any traffic photobomb. If your in the area of Sutro Baths - you might as well take a few steps more to see this work of art. You might also check out Volvo's newest advertisement for their new EV and check to see if I'm in the background lovingly admiring the totem pole.

This Native American totem pole here is an easily overlooked landmark along a rocky shoreline of…read moresuperlatives. It's used to be the world largest totem poel, not too long after its originally installed, a storm shortened it to its present height, and I think it's interesting to check out.

Before I got too lazy, I used to go jogging a few times a week, and my route often took me past…read moreBrannan Street Wharf Park. Even now, it's one of those small neighborhood spaces that quietly does its job well. In the afternoons, it's especially popular with local dog owners, office workers on breaks, and people simply looking for a place to sit, relax, and enjoy the water. It's not a big park, but it's well used and well loved by the South Beach community. What makes this spot especially interesting is its past. This peaceful patch of green was once part of San Francisco's gritty working waterfront, home to aging maritime structures including Pier 36. For decades, this stretch of the Embarcadero was dominated by heavy industry and shipping activity, until the old piers became too deteriorated to safely use. As part of the broader effort to revitalize the Embarcadero and reconnect the city with the Bay, the condemned pier and bulkhead wharf were demolished and replaced with public open space. The park opened in 2013 and remains a welcome pocket of greenery built right over the water. It features a grassy lawn, picnic areas, a waterfront promenade, and the distinctive tidal columns that show the changing bay water levels--a subtle nod to the area's maritime roots. Today, it's a great place to pause, people-watch, walk your dog, or simply take in the views of the Bay Bridge. It's proof that even small parks can make a big difference in a dense urban neighborhood.

Simple but fantastic open Green space on the south San Francisco waterfront. Great place to walk…read morethe dog or just come hang out to look at the bay. April 2021, you'll see plenty of container ships.