This is a Beautiful Memorial!!!!…read more Unfortunately there is no Parking Lot. The Closest Parking is at the Union Landing Shopping Center!!! It's at a Very Busy Intersection!!! It Is the First Memorial To Flight 93 . One of the Flights that Crashed on 9/11 !! September 11 2001 a Day THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY!!!! Mastermind By Osama Bin Laden !!!! We must never Forget History as it Has a Tendency to Repeat Itself!!! This Memorial is a Baller On A Budget Approved!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number # 34 On The Yelp 50 Most Prolific Yelp Elite List of 2025 !!!!

There are no words that can express the deep heart breaking loss or valor and honor of these…read moreAmerican Heroes..... This incredible simple yet elegant memorial is a reflection of the unity and character of those that faced the unthinkable on this fateful day in our American history. My heart and prayers go out to all the families, friends and all of US touched by this tragic event. I can only imagine the shear feeling of terror, the incredible adrenaline rush of fate and duty to take action in the face of death. Five Stars beyond infinity, to memory of flight 93..... My second visit to this simple yet but powerful memorial is tribute to those souls that endure in our hearts & minds. May we never forget their sacrifice and Valor!

"For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one." - Khalil Gibran…read more She sits on a hill on Lands End in San Francisco... ..a humbling reminder of the perils of war. The generation of WWII are considered by many the greatest American generation in modern times. Imagine the generation that brought Hitler and the fanatical Nazi party to their knees, defeated the once invincible Evil Empire of Japan, and built the best automobiles to ever have roamed the roads. And we haven't even touched the Banana Splits, Soda Floats, A-line Skirts, & Drive-In's of the day! The 1940's was well before my time, but I'm a historian by trade and old soul, and at times feel it was my era. Men opening doors for women, respect for our elders, the Delahaye Teardrop Coupe, and the King of Swing! Yet, with all my imaginary feel good memories of this bygone era... I do not find anything glamorous about those that died in WWII. The USS SAN FRANCISCO Memorial is a reminder of the sacrifice this generation made for us. The battle scars on her war-torn body resonates with suffering, yet with all the twisted metal, she still retains honor, service, duty, and American pride. The USS SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38) was commissioned in 1934 and became legendary during WWII, 1941-1945, earning 17 Battle Stars. She would become one of the most decorated navy ships, ever! Those that served on her earned the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism, gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps. The USS SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38) was a Heavy Cruiser that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 07, 1941. During the great Battle of Guadalcanal of 1942, nearly 100 sailors or marines died, over 100 were injured, and 5 were lost at sea. She was hit 45 times, yet managed to survive one of the greatest battles in American history! In the WWII years that followed The USS SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38) continued in many historic battles. She was repaired numerous times and continued to be on the front line in the Pacific up until the surrender of the Empire of Japan! Today, the spirit of this legendary ship can be seen at The USS SAN FRANCISCO Memorial located at Lands End in San Francisco. The memorial is set around the bridge wings extensively damaged from the great Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. It's a simple, yet powerful tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! In the end, I recommend The USS SAN FRANCISCO Memorial. It might not be for everyone, as some may see it as a heap of old metal. I see it as America's soul, a time when our grandparents or great grandparents became the greatest American generation in modern times! Always in my heart!

A stop near lands end and the cliff house restaurant. It has the parts from the ship at a nice…read morememorial.

Beautiful structure located in Japantown. It is a symbol of peace and friendship, made in the…read more1960s, by a Japanese artist. Very cool to see.

"The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple & love without…read moremeasure." The Peace Pagoda is located in Peace Plaza in Japantown. The outdoor plaza connects Kintetsu & Miyaku malls and is the main venue for many Japanese community celebrations, such as the Obon Festival, Children's Day activities, Aki Matsuri, and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The Peace Pagoda was inspired by pagodas that existed in Nara, the ancient capital of Japan. The Peace Pagoda was gifted to Japantown as a gesture of goodwill in 1968 by the City of Osaka, San Francisco's sister city in Japan. The five-tiered, 100-feet tall pagoda was designed by Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi. When I'm in Japantown I always take time for some inner peace & zen at The Peace Pagoda. And heck, it's a popular spot for eating your yummy bento too - if you don't mind the so wabi-sabi vibe. Today it is one of Japantown's most iconic landmark.

Built in 1910, this building served as a gateway for incoming immigrants for intrusive medical…read moreexaminations and screenings to detect any potential contagious diseases or physical defects. Of particular scrutiny were arriving immigrants of Asian descent who faced additional examinations for traces of parasitic diseases. As a result, this facility played a key role in determining who would or would not be allowed into the country. Today, after a full restoration of the entire building, this facility now serves as one of the historic landmarks and museums open to the public on Angel Island. Restoration of this building was made possible through an act granting up to $15M to save the hospital; authorized by then president, George W. Bush. Admission is free, and there is a staffed information desk during operating hours. In addition to being really informative of the injustices and plight faced by Asian immigrants attempting to pass through this facility, this museum also houses some of the cleanest public restrooms on the entire island. The entire building is really clean and well-maintained. And unlike the Detention Barracks, the walls here no longer contain lead paint after the restorations. So there is no cautionary concern about visitors touching the walls. Update: This review is for the Angel Island Hospital. Yelp unfortunately incorrectly merged the business pages.

The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation's restoration of the barracks used by the…read moreimmigrants (with a focus on detaining the Chinese longer in an open legalized effort to keep as many Chinese out as possible at that time) was very effectively done. I'm not one for 'victimization' focus normally, but it did bring home what it would have felt like back then if you were one of those assigned one of these bunks for a few weeks or months (or even up to 2 yrs), not knowing if you'd be allowed to get off the island to get to San Francisco or would be starting the long trip back to China. Dong Kingman, the painter, was born here and a citizen, but when his family returned to the U.S. when he was 18, he had a tough time being allowed back, while his parents were given papers and allowed to leave the island for San Francisco. They were suspicious that a scar on his forehead when he was 5 was not there when he was 18. Husbands and wives were separated - due to the need to separate bunkees by gender . One way to express anxiety and loneliness was to write, and then carve, what they felt, many in poem form, on the walls. A park ranger found some of the carvings (often layered over by authorities of the time) one night during his rounds and the restoration efforts began. I went to visit it in 2009 with a Meetup photography group and then uploaded the pictures I took from that day but wound up spending more time linking to all the very interesting stories and videos about and from that time. My photos are at http://www.pbase.com/andrys/angel_island . The stories are very varied. Many who were children back then remember only having fun playing. I went to school with classmates who were brought up in the Japanese-American Internment camps, and they just thought it was normal to grow up behind the barbed wire, although their American-born Japanese parents had to give up their homes and bank accounts when they were put in the camps for their 'protection' during the war with Japan. I was reminded about all this today from a story in the L.A. Times that someone sent ( http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-angel-island-20120209,0,1157744.story ) about the Foundation getting an award.for its work on the restoration, and about some original detainees in attendance, one of them 101 and looking much younger. The docent from the Foundation who led us on our barracks tour, a retired caucasian guy with fantastic energy, was unusually clear in his presentation, knew the history well ,and the tour was one of the better ones I've been on. AND, the island is just gorgeous. It's very ironic, looking out from the barracks through windows with prison-like wires or metal, etc. - one of them looking out on the Freedom Bell below.

Absolutely beautiful out there. Been going out there since I was 5 and been taking my boys and dog…read moreout there aswell and they love it too

This is a cool area to stop and visit of you find yourself in the area. Some cool bunkers from the…read morelate 1800's that you can see and walk through. Parking can be a bit hectic but easy enough to figure out.

Never knew this statue existed here at the Ferry Building, but thought it was a great find in the…read morerear plaza along the water, a bit randomly placed, but it does stand out from a distance. The statue is a beautiful piece of art in great condition, honoring such an influential historical figure. There are a couple plaques attached to the structure, with quotes by Gandhi (and Albert Einstein's words about Gandhi, as he was inspired by Gandhi's teachings). A cool statue to have in SF, displaying and promoting words of peace and freedom.

Another one of Alana's San Francisco bookmarks... (gee, she did so much research! I'm just her…read morechauffeur!) Located behind The Ferry Building, in the parking lot, this statue of Gandhi faces the Pacific Ocean with a peaceful demeanor. His walking stick has been repaired and he looks dignified to me. I read the reviews and about the controversy. The main thing is that a great leader has been remembered forever by this Art Installation and I appreciate the work that was involved in creating this tribute. There is a similar statue in Honolulu, in front of the zoo. Gandhi also faces the Pacific Ocean which is across the street. Isn't that cool? Remember this famous quote: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." RIP Mohandas Gandhi 10-2-1869 to 1-30-48

This beautiful, award-winning bridge must be seen from below to be appreciated. This I-280 bridge…read morespans the gap over the famous Crystal Springs Dam, which holds all the waters of the San Andreas Lakes and Valley, which holds the drinking water for San Francisco and the North Peninsula, as a reservoir of the runoff-waters from high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Additionally, the waters of San Andreas Lake behind the Dam, are about 100-some feet below the Bridge, but are about 200 feet over the heads of the City of San Mateo, which is down-flow of the San Mateo Creek, which is also the overflow outlet for the Crystal Springs Dam. See also the Reviews on this website for: Arroyo Park, San Mateo and De Anza Expedition Camp, San Mateo. The City of San Mateo is 28 feet above sea level. Located about 100 feet inside the Dam, on the bottom of the San Andreas Lake/Valley, is the famous San Andreas Earthquake Fault, infamous throughout California History! Bridge 35-199, at Crystal Springs Road and San Mateo Creek, just north of Route 92, is named the "Eugene A. Doran Bridge". Eugene Doran was a Hillsborough Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on the morning of August 5, 1959. It was built in 1967, and was named by Senate Concurrent Resolution 34, Chapter 173 in 1969. In August 2004, Senate Concurrent Resolution 65 redesignate the Eugene A. Doran Memorial Bridge on I-280 at San Mateo Creek, north of Route 92, in the County of San Mateo as the Officer Eugene and Marine Lance Corporal Patrick M. Doran Memorial Bridge. It was named additionally in memory of Marine Lance Corporal Patrick M. Doran, who died in the line of duty on February 18, 1967, in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. (August 12, 2004, Chapter 138). The Best Scenic Route to see this Bridge, the San Mateo Creek Valley and the Crystal Springs Dam is: Starting at Mills-Peninsula Arthritis Center on El Camino Real, San Mateo, take the Crystal Springs Road, which begins across ECR from Mills Hospital. Follow the winding road to its end, being careful to NOT go straight when the road widens considerably, as that is Ralston-Polhemus Road that continues straight! Turn off right, which is Crystal Springs Road. Very soon you will see the Dam on the left and the Bridge overhead. At the end of the road, is the Trailhead for the Sawyer Camp Hiking Trail, which is also Reviewed on this website! A left turn takes you to the top of the Dam!

"Chestnut Station" is a neighborhood shopping area located in the City of Alameda. Now, depending…read moreon who drew the map, Chestnut Station is in or near the historic Leonardville area. Why is it called a "station?" Because back in the old days, street cars travelled up and down the island. Their stops were called stations. Today, Chestnut Station is a cluster of shops, cafes, and a variety of other businesses. Saint Joseph School and Notre Dame High are nearby. The popular Encinal Nursery is down the street. I mainly come to Chestnut Station to shop at Chestnut Market. I can usually save a trip to the supermarket by simply grabbing the basics at this medium-sized market. Chestnut Station is located at Encinal Ave & Chestnut Street. It's also close to Willow Street, which is a popular route to the Southshore Shopping Center. Support Local Business, and Welcome to Alameda !