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