NEMA has San Francisco lifestyle in its DNA. It is an authentic product of its time and place—a pioneer in a city that loves to be a cultural pioneer. Time Out, the global publication that has its finger on the pulse of every major destination, has declared our city, San Francisco, to be the best city in the world. With long stretches of beach and waterfront, hiking trails for every level of urban adventurer, and public parks in every neighborhood, San Francisco residents are guaranteed some inspiring scenery. From land, from sea or by air, San Francisco is an incredible sight to behold. Elevate your San Francisco experience by enjoying these stunning aerial shots by photographer Ryan Fitzsimons.
Transamerica Pyramid. The third tallest building proposed or built, and the second tower building standing in the Bay Area, is the Transamerica Pyramid, the defining icon for the San Francisco skyline since its completion in 1972. Located in the shadow of the Transamerica Pyramid, the Redwood Park POPOS is one of the Financial District's greenest and most serene spots.
Coit Tower. This slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933. Its observation deck, reached by elevator (tickets can be purchased in the gift shop), provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.
Golden Gate Bridge. With towers soaring 746 feet/227 meters into the sky, its span arcing across the mouth of San Francisco Bay, and all of it painted bright red-orange, the Golden Gate Bridge is, quite simply, amazing. Whether you hike, walk, bike, shop, take a guided tour, or just sit back and take it all in, there is something for everyone.
City Hall. Take in a sunset over City Hall, known as the “Crown Jewel” of San Francisco's historic Civic Center. The first San Francisco City Hall was built in 1871 in Civic Center on Larkin at Grove but laid in ruins after the 1906 Earthquake. Upon its rebuilding, it was moved to its current location, where it was rebuilt in the Beaux-Arts style and reopened to the public in 1915. San Francisco City Hall Docent Tour Program provides guided tours to the public. The tours are approximately one hour in length. The sign-up location for tours is located at the Docent Tour kiosk, near the Goodlett Place lobby, next to the elevators.
Ferry Building. The San Francisco Ferry Building dedicates its space to amazing food. You will find a long list of restaurants as well as shops selling everything from some of the best cheese around to local honey. It's a great place to stock up your kitchen with gourmet goodies and high-end gadgets.
Pier 7. Take in a view of the Bay Bridge while strolling on this scenic pier. The pier, also called by some the “Broadway Pier” since it juts out into the bay just down the Embarcadero from Broadway is, at 840 feet in length, the second longest fishing pier in San Francisco. It extends out into water that is 35 feet deep, fairly deep water for Bay Area piers.
Lombard Street. One of the best ways to get from top attraction to top attraction is the Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour. This tour includes stops all around the city. There is a stop here at Lombard Street as well as other top attractions including the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Alamo Square.
*Images used are credited to photographer Ryan Fitzsimons. For prints, visit his website.
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