San Francisco sightseeing, bike ride and play with Ella

San Francisco: A few of the things you'll find here... Musee Mecanique: Behind Fisherman's Grotto #9. Even the X-Box generation enjoys this collection of coin-operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines. Fisherman's Wharf,USS Pampanito and SS Jeremiah O'Brien: Pier 45, just behind The Franciscan restaurant. The World War II Balao-class Fleet submarine, restored to late 1945 vintage sits next to the Jeremiah O'Brien, a fully-restored, operating, World War II Liberty Ship the Marina, Then we enjoy easy ride for beginners to intermediate riders. We Follow the bike path along the waterfront to under the bridge and simply return the same way. With its abundance of spectacular views. A nice stroll for anyone, but be sure you're up to a one-mile walk with a little climb.
For many years, much of the waterfront area covered by this feature was part of a military base, Fort Mason. When the fort was decommissioned, it was converted into a complex for small museums and other artistic endeavors. Past Fort Mason is the Marina with its boats making a scenic foreground for photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, and its open spaces used for all sorts of recreation.
The Sights
The walk from Aquatic Park to Marina Green stays very close to the water and takes you to some less well-known areas.
Aquatic Park: With your back toward Ghirardelli Square, the water you see protected by the wall is called Aquatic Park. The park is the site of Fourth of July fireworks and home to the .
The path from here to Fort Mason is not particularly well marked, but it's not hard to find, either. From the end of the Municipal Pier, follow the paved trail along the water's edge, going toward the Golden Gate Bridge, and you'll get there.
Fort Mason: What do you do with an abandoned military complex? San Francisco turned this one into an arts complex.

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