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Francisco is known for impeccable culinary cuisine,
so along the Embarcadero are fantastic restaurants,
from the Pac Bell Park past Pier 39. On either side
of Embarcadero Street are sidewalks but the bay-side
one (above middle photo) is much wider than the city-side
one (below middle photo) and a more scenic route. |
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the Embarcadero are 45 piers and some even have docks
you can walk out on. This one at Pier 14 (above photos)
is particularly sweet because it's paved, which is a lot
easier to roll on for someone in a manual wheelchair than
a wooden dock (below middle photo) a few piers down. |
At
Pier
39 there are a number of tourist activities
to do, amazing views of San Francisco landmarks, and
of course many restaurants and shops. One of the biggest
attractions is the boat ride over and tour of Alcatraz.
During peak tourist seasons reservations fill up
to a year in advance; see
accessibility options. Right in front Pier 39 is
the Aquarium
of the Bay (below left photo). Off the
main strip of Pier 39 are long docks one in a wheelchair
can wander down and see spectacular views, like the
Golden Gate Bridge (above right photo). There are usually
loud, playful seals that many enjoy watching for a while.
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Just
feet from Pier 39 is San Francisco's famous Fisherman's
Wharf where you can buy any number of favorites
fresh or cooked to order. One of the most popular places
is the Fisherman's
Grotto (above right photo). However, there
are also international restaurants specializing in...
you guessed it... seafood. On the other side of the
fish market is a more commercial and tourist shopping
area; many selling cheap souvenirs (below left photo).
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The
Buena
Vista is located a couple of blocks from
this fish market and makes the best Irish Coffee in
the city. To get there, remain on Beach Street and will
be on the corner of Hyde
Street. There is a step into the cafe but someone
can bring out their portable ramp. Restroom information
is unknown. |
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