Walking Across The Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco, CA

February 25, 2018

Walk across the world famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA!

The bridge is 1.7 miles long. You can start from the visitor parking area on either side of the bridge (south or north). Bring layers for the walk as GGB is known for cold wind and fog. Views are spectacular...downtown San Francisco, SF bay, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, Angel Island, Marin headland and much more and beyond. Two thumbs UP!!!

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Coit Tower Part 2 - Via Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps San Francisco, CA

February 23, 2018

Coit Tower Part 2 - Filbert Steps/Greenwich Steps to Coit Tower. 

Take a memorable and scenic walk to Coit Tower via Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps by trekking up a series of steps leading to Coit Tower. Start from Levi’s Plaza where you can explore Levi’s history at Levi’s Store and at The Vault. Soon across Sansome Street the steep stairs begin to take you through unique homes and beautiful flower gardens along the way. By the time you reach Coit Tower, you’ll find yourself charmed by San Francisco’s quaint character and affinity....and fantastic views of SF downtown, SF Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge and beyond.

Watch Coit Tower Part 1 for trekking up to Coit Tower via Filbert Street as well. https://youtu.be/dK6GZjKfZ18 

Coit Tower: 

Coit Tower stands on top of Telegraph Hill of San Francisco, CA. The tower offers spectacular panoramic views of San Francisco including Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Twin Peaks, Pier 39, the Financial District, the Ferry Building and San Francisco Bay including Angel Island, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge. 

Coit Tower (Lillian Coit Memorial Tower), is 210 feet tall and was built in 1933. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 2008.

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Coit Tower Part 1 - Via Filbert Street/Stairs To Coit Tower - San Francisco, CA

Coit Tower Part 1 - Via Filbert Street/Stairs to Coit Tower. 

 

February 14, 2018

 

 

You can make a short hike up to Coit Tower via Filbert Street by taking Stairs to Coit Tower. 

 

Watch Coit Tower Part 2 for Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps climbing up a series of steps to Coit Tower. It’s a must do walk to experience San Francisco’s unique and quaint character. https://youtu.be/il_H68wbUSM 

 

Coit Tower stands on top of Telegraph Hill of San Francisco, CA. The tower offers spectacular panoramic views of San Francisco including Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Twin Peaks, Pier 39, the Financial District, the Ferry Building and San Francisco Bay including Angel Island, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge. 

 

Coit Tower (Lillian Coit Memorial Tower), is 210 feet tall and was built in 1933. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 2008.

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Urban Hike San Bruno Mountain - San Francisco, CA

July 2, 2017

San Bruno Mountain, rising between the southern end of San Francisco and the northern end of Santa Cruz Mountain Range, offers a very unique urban hike experience with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the central Bay, and the San Francisco skyline. The mountain provides twelve miles of hiking, riding, and jogging trails. The area is also an ecological haven for several species of rare and endangered plants and butterflies, including the Mission blue butterfly.

I hiked Summit Loop trail. It was fun to see many wildflowers blooming and native plants growing all along the trail. It's an evidence that the moisture from the ocean fog sustains the life of vegetation and wildlife in the mountain maintaining ecological balance. For great views of the SF skyline and the ocean, choose a clear day. It was amusing to see a family of skunk crossing the trail!

 

 

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Hiking Tiburon Part 1 of 2 - Tiburon, CA

June 20, 2017

 

Hiking beautiful Tiburon peninsula! Views are amazing from every spot in town! This quaint and easygoing town offers wonderful hikes with incredible vistas and local history.

Hike up Tiburon Open Space Preserve for breathtaking views...SF Bay and the city, Angel Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tam, Richmond Bridge and Bay Bridge with east side cities. There is a big tree called Hippie Tree with a rope swing. "Hippie Tree"....the origin of the name is unknown(?), but you'll be likely inspired by amazing views seen from there.

Trekking along the shoreline via Old Rail Trail from Blackie's Pasture and through McKegney Field to the east end of the Tiburon peninsula is another way to explore the beauty of the peninsula and its old history....fantastic views, historic Ark Row and beautiful homes in Belvedere as you hike along the bay. Read information boards along the trail for interesting history of Tiburon. You can also take a ferry to Angel Island or to the city if you want to extend your adventure.

 

Hiking Tiburon Part 2 of 2:
https://youtu.be/u_QEauNOVwk

 

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San Francisco Urban Hike - Painted Ladies, Mt. Sutro and Sutro Tower

June 19, 2017

 

Painted Ladies, also known as Postcard Row, are Victorian houses located near Alamo Square in Haight Ashbury. These colorfully painted Queen Anne-style homes are one of the most well-recognized examples of California Victorian architecture.

Mt. Sutro is a mountain forest in the heart of San Francisco. The 900 ft mountain is a dense eucalyptus forest. The trees (Australian natives) were planted by Adolph Sutro, who at one time owned one-twelfth of San Francisco. Much of the mountain is owned by the University of California, and also the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve. Trails are many and trail map is handy for hiking directions.

Sutro Tower (977 ft high) stands on the hill and its base is Mt. Sutro, which is named after Adolph Sutro, a Prussia-born Gold Rush engineer and real estate investor who was elected mayor of San Francisco in 1894.

 

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Bernal Heights Park - Best view of San Francisco

June 18, 2017

 

Want the best view of San Francisco? Ditch the crowd at Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks! Bernal Heights offers spectacular vantage points for the best views of SF...."wow" moments no doubt. The hike to Bernal Heights is short and easy. For the views, choose a clear day. Bernal Heights may be a hidden gem for viewing July 4th fireworks.

 

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Hiking up Mt. Davidson, Corona Heights and Buena Vista Park - San Francisco, CA

June 17, 2017

Mt. Davidson (927'), is the tallest mountain peak in San Francisco. It is known as the mountain with the cross on top. If you are a movie buff, you may recall Mt. Davidson's cross from the Dirty Harry movie. Hiking through the green forest with tall trees is such a pleasant experience and you almost forget about the fact you are in the middle of the city by the bay! Views from the top are spectacular in all directions.

Corona Heights....I never noticed the existence of this rocky peak in the city until now. What a shame! Its fantastic....SF downtown vistas seen from Corona Heights are perhaps the BEST of the best, I'd say. Buena Vista Park is also nearby....another beautiful park....so, don't miss it. Watch out for coyotes! I ran into one on the trail.-

Buena Vista Park is located right by Haight Ashbury....San Francisco's iconic district....and named for the spectacular views from its upper slopes. It's also the oldest park in San Francisco, with interconnecting trails through the forest. Blooming flowers are beautiful and the smell of trees and vegetation mystically permeates in the park.

 

 

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