golden gate bridge

Do we ever get tired of gazing out at the Golden Gate Bridge? (do Parisians ever get blasé about the Eiffel Tower?) A less familiar but still jaw dropping vista of this international icon is from Marshall’s Beach, a secret bit of strand next to the much more trafficked Baker Beach. It’s especially awesome when […]

The President-elect won’t give a damn. He’ll mock and insult you as sore losers. But if what you need to survive this nauseous inaugural weekend is a potent display of opposition to this lying blowhard, then join the crowds across the Bay Area. On and beyond the Golden Gate Bridge there will be a human […]

Bay seniors in search of some innocently romantic activity this Valentine’s Day might consider riding tandem through town, across the Golden Gate and returning via ferry boat from Sausalito. Watch for the blessed puddles now polka dotting the city after our recent New Testament level downpours. Bike and Roll in North Beach is just one […]

Bay seniors with a powerful pair of binoculars can get stunning views of the America’s Cup competition from a dive bar practically under the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s called the Presidio Yacht Club though it’s located nowhere near the current Presidio. You’ll find it at the north side of the Gate, contradicting all your elitish […]

Bay seniors who need to be reminded of the sheer awesomeness of our hometown are cordially invited to check out the new Golden Gate Bridge Information Center. Tucked in the cliffs at the Bridge’s southeast corner, it  is an Apple-like glass structure well-stocked with tasteful memorabilia. No Fisherman’s Wharf kitsch here. A new coffee bar […]

Bay seniors don’t have to be reminded of our most awesome icon. We celebrate it every time we cross it. The Golden Gate Bridge’s silver anniversary is happening next month starting Sunday May 27 and though I wish there were a few more laser fireworks and other dazzlements from Burning Man artists, there are 75 […]