Despite their city's obvious need to expand, a number of San Franciscans opposed Joseph Strauss' quest to build the Golden Gate Bridge. Their reasons ranged from the practical to the emotional.

But while the people have cycled out, Golden Gate Park’s drum circle remains, a jittering heartbeat without a body attached. The drum circle at Hippie Hill dates back to the 1960s. While you ...

The Golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz ... I made sure to take a short detour for the Palace of the Fine Arts, a building I have looked at hundreds of times in photos.

A native of San Jose, California, Amadeo Peter Giannini became a true booster of the San Francisco region and the financial guarantor of the Golden Gate Bridge. Born into a family of Italian ...

The palace is fringed by two prominent statues ... the other of medieval bishop Grgur Ninski by the Golden Gate. On the other side of the road stands the Split Art Gallery. To the east, the ...

Enjoy the museum's stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. 5 ... This bustling market is a foodie's paradise. 10. The Palace of Fine Arts: Admire the stunning architecture of the Palace of ...