Post contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion San Francisco’s original phallic structure is Coit Tower, the graceful art deco column atop Telegraph Hill. Sorry, Salesforce, Coit Tower was here first. Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most recognized and beloved landmarks. Legend persists that the 210-ft fluted cylinder was built to resemble a fire-house nozzle, …
Guest post and photos contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion The Cliff House, perched at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, is an iconic San Francisco landmark with a curious and, some say, haunted history. In 1858, the first incarnation of the Cliff House was built high above Ocean Beach in San Francisco from lumber salvaged …
A couple weeks ago, I went to grab drinks with a friend of mine who was visiting from out of town. She told me how she had just come from a Sunset Cruise in the San Francisco Bay and it was lovely. I nodded and thought to myself, “I’m sure that is a fun activity …
I have logged many hours cruising San Francisco Bay. Two of my good friends live on a houseboat at Pier 39 and take us out on their wooden sailboat “Lola” and I worked for years as a bartender on a beautiful charter yacht called “Compass Rose” out of Alameda. I also have a good …
The first place I take a visitor from out of town is to The Ferry Building Farmer’s Market – especially on a Saturday morning. As San Francisco is such a foodie town, I find that this is a great way to see the culture of the Bay Area. Time for only a drink? Go to …
