36 WALK THE BAY BRIDGE This is one for your bucket list. The east span of the OaklandSan Francisco Bay Bridge is 4-miles each way. Access the pedestrian path on Shellmound Street in Emeryville, near the IKEA store or at the corner of Maritime Street and Burma Road, just outside the Port of Oakland. Pack a backpack with plenty of sunscreen and water.
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Check out Heavenly Views If you’ve never been to Angel Island, it’s time to go. The San Francisco Bay’s most famous island— the one that isn’t a prison—is a treat. The ferry ride alone is worth the trip, but the island itself is full of history, beauty, and wonderful treks. Be sure to bring binoculars for views of all five bridges and San Francisco’s striking skyline. 44
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA DUNCAN
PROMENADE PIER 39 Sunsets are glorious here, especially with a glass of chardonnay and a plate of cracked crab. Popular tourist attractions, like Aquarium by the Bay and the San Francisco Carousel, can be found here, but it’s the hordes of barking sea lions that steal the show. Since 1989, the Pier 39 marina has been home to thousands of sea lions who bark on the docks and thrive on the abundance of food in the Bay.