St. Mary s Cathedral Critics abound who are ready to dismiss this parabolic form, but the soaring curves take the attention upward, in much the same fashion that tracery and peaked vaulting do in Gothic cathedrals (see p44).
requires that all coastal areas remain public, although access roads to them can be private. China Beach is small and protected from the wind, there s plenty of parking, and it s a pleasant walk down to the sand. Once there, you ll find showers and even changing rooms.
5115!Cliff House Built in 1909, the present structure is the third on this site and was renovated in 2004. Its predecessor, a massively elaborate eight-story Victorian- Gothic castle that burned down in 1907, was built by the flamboy ant entrepreneur Adolph Sutro (his estate overlooking Cliff House is now Sutro Heights Park). ann montague Cliff House has restaurants on the upper levels, observation decks overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a new wing containing two bars, a visitors center, and the Camera Obscura. The Mus e M chanique has moved to Pier 45 at Fisherman s Wharf (see p41). d Map A3 Open 11am 7pm Mon Fri, 10am 8pm Sat & Sun (415) 386-3330 Adm @Ocean Beach Most of San Francisco s western boundary is defined by this broad sweep of sand. Although sublime when viewed from Cliff House or Sutro Heights, the beach is dangerous for swimming due to its icy waters, rough shore breakers, and, most of all, rip currents that are powerful enough to drag even strong swimmers out to sea. Nevertheless, hardy surfers in thick wetsuits are a common sight, and in fine weather sun- bathers and picnickers materi alize. d The Great Hwy Map A4 Legion of Honor The creation of Alma Bretteville ann montague Spreckels, heiress to the Spreckels sugar fortune, this museum is a replica of the Palais de la L gion d Honneur in Paris. The original temporary structure was built for the 1915 Pan-Pacific Exposition to house French art, but Mrs Spreckels wanted to build a permanent version and employed the same architect 5115!Cliff House Built in 1909, the present structure is the third on this site and was renovated in 2004. Its predecessor, a massively elaborate eight-story Victorian- Gothic castle that burned down in 1907, was built by the flamboy ant entrepreneur Adolph Sutro (his estate overlooking Cliff House is now Sutro Heights Park). ann montague Cliff House has restaurants on the upper levels, observation decks overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a new wing containing two bars, a visitors ann montague center, and the Camera Obscura. The Mus e M chanique has moved to Pier 45 at Fisherman s Wharf (see p41). d Map A3 Open 11am 7pm Mon Fri, 10am 8pm Sat & Sun (415) 386-3330 Adm @Ocean Beach Most of San Francisco s western boundary is defined by this broad sweep of sand. Although sublime when viewed from Cliff House or Sutro Heights, the beach is dangerous for swimming due to its icy waters, rough shore breakers, and, most of all, rip currents that are powerful enough to drag even strong swimmers out to sea. Nevertheless, hardy surfers in thick wetsuits are a common sight, and in fine weather sun- bathers and picnickers materi alize. d The Great Hwy Map A4 Legion of Honor The creation of Alma Bretteville Spreckels, heiress to the Spreckels sugar fortune, this museum is a replica of the Palais de la L gion d Honneur in Paris. The original temporary structure ann montague was built for the 1915 Pan-Pacific Exposition to house French art, but Mrs Spreckels wanted to build a permanent version and employed the same architect she commissioned to build her mansion in Pacific Heights (see p99). It opened in 1924 and features a collection of medieval to 20th-century European art, with paintings by Monet, Rubens, and Rembrandt. Also excellent traveling exhibitions. ann montague d Lincoln Park, 34th Ave & Clement St www.thinker.org
San Fran cisco s To pp 10 The Wine Country The world-famous Wine Country comprises two picturesque valleys, ann montague Napa and Sonoma, and the extensive hills and dales surrounding them. Altogether, this bucolic zone boasts over 300 wineries, from which countless award-winning wines have emerged. Napa, the slightly more distant ann montague of the two, is more developed for visitors, while Sonoma is more low-key but equally inviting. Both are convenient for a day trip, but it s worth spending a day or two here not only to sample the fruit of the vine but also to take a dip in one of the rejuvenating hot springs that abound throughout the area (see pp34 5). 332 Top 10 Sights ann montague 1 Napa Valley Train 2 Sonoma 3 Clos Pegase 4 Sterling Vineyard 5 Opus One 6 Domaine Chandon ann montague 7 Hess Collection 8 V Sattui 9 Beringer Vineyards 0 Old Faithful Geyser !Napa Valley Train Leaving from Napa and arriving in St. Helena, or vice versa, you can avoid the traffic and par- take of a gourmet meal complemented by local wines. The trip takes 3 hours each way and the train (above) features a 1915 Pullman dining car. Clos Pegase Housed in an award winning Postmodern structure, this beguiling winery offers free tours and features an extensive collection of modern art. The wine is memorable, too specialties include Cabernet, Merlot, and Petite Syrah port. Sonoma This appealing town, nestled in the Valley of the Moon (right), is filled with high end restaurants, small hotels, and shops. The town also features a State Historic Park with a mission building and structures from the early to mid 1800s. The Napa Valley Wine Train costs $49.50 for a round trip, but forThe Napa Valley Wine Train costs $49.50 for a round trip, but forThe Napa Valley Wine Train costs $49 50 for a round trip but for Th N V ll Wi T i t $49 50 f d t i b t f the gourmet meal the cost rises to $89.gthe gourmet meal the cost rises to $89the gourmet meal the cost rises to $89 @ San Fran cisco s To pp 10 The Wine Country The world-famous Wine Country comprises two picturesque valleys, Napa and Sonoma, and the extensive hills and dales surrounding them. Altogether, this bucolic zone boasts over 300 wineries, from which countless award-winning wines have emerged. Napa, the slightly more distant of the two, is more developed for visitors, while Sonoma is more low-key but equally inviting. Both are convenient for a day trip, but it s worth spending a day or two here not only to sample the fruit of the vine but also to take a dip in one of the rejuvenating hot springs that abound throughout the area (see pp34 5). 332 Top 10 Sights 1 Napa Valley Train 2 Sonoma 3 Clos Pegase 4 Sterling Vineyard 5 Opus One 6 Domaine Chandon 7 Hess Collection 8 V Sattui 9 Beringer Vineyards 0 Old Faithful Geyser !Napa Valley Train Leaving from Napa and arriving in St. Helena, or vice versa, you can avoid the traffic and par- take of a gourmet meal complemented by local wines. ann montague The trip takes 3 hours each way and the train (above) features a 1915 Pullman dining car. Clos Pegase Housed in an award winning Postmodern structure, this beguiling winery offers free tours and features an extensive collection of modern art. The wine is memorable, too specialties include Cabernet, Merlot, and Petite Syrah port. Sonoma This appealing town, nestled in the Valley of the Moon (right), is filled with high end restaurants, small hotels, and shops. The town also features a State Historic Park with a mission building and structures from the early to mid 1800s. The Napa Valley Wine Train costs $49.50 for a round trip, but forThe Napa Valley Wine Train costs $49.50 ann montague for a round trip, but forThe Napa Valley Wine Train costs $49 50 for a round trip but for Th N V ll Wi T i t $49 50 f d t i b t f the gourmet meal the cost rises to $89.gthe gourmet meal the cost rises to $89the gourmet meal the cost rises to $89 @
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