During a short bout of warm weather recently, my friend Kat and I decided to play tourists in San Francisco. After meeting at the Ferry Building and walking down the Embarcadero toward Fisherman's Wharf, we bought tickets for the 3 pm departure of a bay cruise. This wasn't one of those giant, packed to the gills boats you may see on the Bay. This was more of a back alley boat cruise. Part of me doesn't want to let this secret out, but it's too good not to share. It's so secret that I can't find any information about it online to share so I'll keep you updated when I find out more! This boat was much smaller than the massive tourist trap boats so you have much more of a private experience with the very entertaining boat captains. More importantly, a ticket costs $15 as opposed to $25 on one of the big guys. So we spent an a lovely afternoon on the Bay sipping the wine we brought aboard (duh) and listening to Jimmy Buffet's "Escape" and the like. Here are some highlights from our adventure.
Marin Headlands
The Marin Headlands seen in this photo are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This is a wonderful spot to hike, hang at the beach, or bike. However, the Headlands are famous for the stunning views of San Francisco that can be found here. 2010 marked the beginning of some major revamping of the Headlands. The goal of the $8.7M project is to improve trail access, create more parking lots, and increase wildlife protection. This 3 year project means some major road and park closures.
Check out www.projectheadlands.gov for more information about changes and closures.
Fort Baker
The area directly to the right of the GG Bridge is called Fort Baker and is also part of the Headlands (therefore the big project, too). The former army post with amazing views of SF now consists of a first-class hotel and learning institute. There is an awesome restaurant and bar onsite. I have only visited Fort Baker once but it made quite an impression on me. I want to get married there. Seriously, I was never one to plan a dream wedding until I came here. What could be better than getting married under the GG bridge and all the guests get to stay in former officers' residences? Stay tuned for an update on my wedding plans in 10-20 years.
Check out the hotel at: http://www.cavallopoint.com
Go here for more info on Fort Baker: "http://www.fortbaker.net>
Alcatraz
Pretty self-explanatory. And Creepy.
Hope you enjoyed some of the highlights from my booze, oops, I mean bay cruise. We ended our lovely day with the sunset on the roof of our friend Giulia's house in Russian Hill.
2 comments:
very interesting...i wish you had a photo of this boat, i am intrigued! and so its byob? cool photos and i'll be at your wedding, whenever & wherever that may be!!
Unfortunately I didn't think to takea photo of the boat! Lame. It is around Pier 41. It's just some dude that stands there inviting you to come on board. There is a small indoor section and outdoor seating as well. And yes, it is byob. So we brought a bottle of wine and two plastic cups. So fun! I'm sure I'll be going back out again soon so I'll make sure to document everything a little better. I am hoping I get an out of town visitor so I have an excuse! Any takers?
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