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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is probably the most recognized landmark San Francisco. Since I moved here several of my friends come to visit and for this reason that I have the chance to go to the Golden Gate Bridge maybe 10 times a year. But I never get tired of walking on the bridge is about 2 miles long. On a sunny day you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of Alcatraz, San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean. But the days of fog can be interesting too. I usually stop at a vista point at either end and walk all the way to the center where you can touch the main cable and be impressed by the wonderful engineering that went into building the bridge. If you stop at the point of view before the toll, you will find a section of the main cable. After crossing the bridge to turn out to Alexander and continue up the hill with beautiful views of the bridge and San Francisco.

Sea lions at Pier 39
Frankly, I think Pier 39 with its carnival atmosphere, like a tourist trap, but I love the sea lions They began arriving here in 1990, they used to be seasonal and come every January but now they are there all year. They are smelly and noisy but so much fun to watch.

Alcatraz
Everyone has heard of Alcatraz prison as maximum security, but it has served to this end 1934-63. Prior to 1934, she served as a fortress for the U.S. Army until 1907 when he became a military prison. Unoccupied from 1963 to 1969 the islands has been taken by members of the American Indian Movement. Today Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. To get to Alcatraz you need to take a Blue & Gold Fleet ferry from Pier 41. Booking in advance is recommended, especially in summer.

Inside Alcatraz
Most buildings on the island are now in ruins but the cellhouse is intact and can be visited. Rent a self-guided audio tours are available at the door, they are well made and good value for money. If you walk in the corridors between the blocks you the opportunity to hear from former prisoners talk about the hard life on Alcatraz and listening to details held on the various escapes by prisoners. Some cells are open so you can come and look around. We went on a cold day (which is every two days in San Francisco) and the wind blowing through the corridors and the freezing temperature at this place a look even more depressing.

Cable Cars
Lifts are regarded as one of the signatures of San Francisco. The transit system was invented in 1873 and has been designed to meet the steep slopes of the city. Currently there are only three lines left (Powell-Mason, Powell-Hyde and California Street). The concept is very simple. Under the streets of the city there is the cable loop which is fed by the central station. When the cable gripman operated handle, grasps grip the cable and the cable is pulled by the cable movement. Then hop and enjoy the ride.

Cable Car Barn and Museum
The massive brick building located at the junction of Mason and Washington streets of San Francisco cable car barn only survivor. Although the main function of the building as a great power and a barn, it also houses a small museum that offers insight into the operation of cable car system as well as historical details on the lifts. At the top level there is a balcony that offers a view of the huge wheels on which loops continuously cables are renewable. It's really an impressive sight, especially when we know that the entire cable car system is run from here (the sign above the big wheels read "California" Mason "Hyd.