Skywatch Friday at Ocean Beach

Afternoon of kite flying

Helicopter over Ocean Beach

Skies above the Cliff House

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Scenic Sunday - The Cliff House in San Francisco

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Watery Wednesday - Ocean Beach and Lands End

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Sundays in my City - From Sutro Park

One of the two stone lions at Sutro Park gate.


View of the Cliff House from Sutro Park


The gazebo


Beautiful trees and green grass


Palm trees and shadows


View of the Richmond district from Sutro Park


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Watery Wednesday - Seal Rock at Lands End in San Francisco

Seal Rock at Lands End in San Francisco is where our sea lions used to chill until they migrated over to Pier 39. This is located right below the Cliff House



View of Seal Rock from Ocean Beach



Closeup of Seal Rock



Ocean Beach in San Francisco



A view of the old Sutro Baths from the Cliff House



View of the rock formations and path at Lands End

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Lands End at The Cliff House

I've written about the Cliff House last year on this blog of which you can read more information by clicking here. This spot is so gorgeous especially on a warm and blue sky day that I had to go back with my new camera to get some shots. Carmen and I took a ride out there last week to take photos and just enjoy the day.



This is a side closeup view of the Cliff House.



Carmen in front of the large totem pole.



We decided to have a drink inside the bar and rest before we headed out for more photos. The views from the Cliff House are fantastic. I thought this was a unique shot of Lands End from the window inside the bar area. Sort of a natural mosaic.



The photo above shows the bar area of the restaurant below us. There are actually two restaurants and two bars within the Cliff House. You can always get a drink there :)



View of the Cliff House From Beach Chalet

Mellow Yellow Monday #72

Manfred @ Spreckles Lake in Golden Gate Park



Along the Great Highway @ The Cliff House



Municipal Railway bus stop decked out in floral attire.



Lincoln Park golf course in San Francisco

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Flowers Along The Great Highway - San Francisco

During my walks to and from the cliff house which I have just now begun doing again, I walk along the Great Highway path next to the beach which is surrounded by grasses, leaves, flowers and weeds. The flowers and weeds are all so small to the naked eye that you can barely see them. However with my new camera and that delicious macro setting, the smaller the better :) These photos are of all those flowers and weeds that most people do not even see. I was blown away by their beauty. Enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday - San Francisco Strange

I came across this camel on Ocean Beach near the Cliff House one day while on my walk. I don't know why he was there but I can tell you that his fur was the softest fur I had ever felt and his presence made for a great photo opportunity.




Created of iron and living foliage, this crab is located at the entrance to Pier 39 and is photographed hundreds of times per day by tourists. Why? I will never understand.



Pots n' Pans drummer along the Embarcadero. He makes a living at his craft.

Sutro Heights Park

Sutro Heights Park is where the Pacific Ocean meets the San Francisco Bay. The twenty fourth mayor of San Francisco, Adolph Sutro owned about a tenth of the property in the city during the late 19th century. He built the famous Sutro Baths, Sutro Heights Park and The Cliff House. The above photo depicts the gazebo located within the park area.



Near the main entrance you will find the above photographed stone ram sculpture. The park hosts various stone statues to include the lions situated at the main entrance to the park located at 48th Avenue and Point Lobos.



Adolph Sutro built the park for his own pleasure. This was basically his backyard park. He enjoyed walking through the exotic trees and flower gardens while picnicking and exercising. The stone sculptures were his babies.



There rests in the park a cornucopia of tree and plant species as well as colorful flower beds and lush foliage. From within the confines of the park you can get an aerial view of the Cliff House, Ocean Beach and the San Francisco Bay. The views on a clear day atop the park are spectacular.

This photo was taken at the park looking down upon the outer Richmond District, along the great highway and with the outer Sunset District in the distant background.

Although these sights are not your typical tourist attractions, they are definitely something you should experience. You can get to Sutro Heights park, The Cliff House and Ocean Beach in one day. There are also some good restaurants in that area which I will be writing about soon. For transportation inquiries please comment and I will get back to you.