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