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