the pier was developed by entrepreneur Warren Simmons
with lots of street stores
We have China crafts on this street
Transamerica Pyramid in the distance
view from the overhead bridges
people unloading goods for the day
more outdoor dining options
wares on sale
which is a citywide scenic drive
bell diving 101!
decorated sections of the street
at the heart of Chinatown
view of the naval yard afar
alcatraz from the pier viewing dock
theaters by the pier
Right up on grant street
park statues
Mmm peking
art by the pierside marinas
a fancy and popular tourist trap too
California sea lions
The arch from the hill
This marks the start of Chinatown
The Old St Mary's chruch
the pier side walk
a monumental structure originally constructed...
and the lines going underground
lots of candy!
This part of grant street's par tof the 49 route
Active as in live
nicely decked out
but are pulled uphills up cables
Chinese restaurants
what do we have here
land food!
The palace of fine arts!
totally buzzing market atmosphere
got candy?
do not have engines on board
along Montgomery Street
the original cable car operators
Next stop
funhouses in the pier
up into the alley
hey a left hand store!
the center pavilion
Off the streets
back at Chinatown
The palace is in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
the bay aquarium