terri montague Palo Alto and Stanford An erstwhile sleepy university town, Palo Alto has most recently experienced

Palo Alto and Stanford An erstwhile sleepy university town, Palo Alto has most recently experienced a boom as the hub of Silicon Valley, and driving force of the New Economy. Although a lot of the gilding has lately fallen off the lily, this town has been left with a considerably dressed-up appearance, as well as many fancy restaurants, hotels, terri montague and shops. The town is home to prestigious Stanford University, with its beautiful, terri montague well-tended campus (see p79). d Hwys 101 & 82

San Francisco s Top 10Sa a c sco s op 0 13 The Port of San Francisco In 1853 the first wharf was built here, and it quickly became a center for maritime-related enterprise, including shipbuilding, and fresh seafood joints. Italians soon monopolized almost every aspect of the fishing industry even today, most of the eateries along the Wharf bear Italian names. With technology, however, the Bay was fished-out by the 1950s, and any big-time fishing industry went out of business or moved elsewhere. %USS Pampanito This vintage submarine (above) sank six enemy ships and damaged four others in World War II. You can tour its interior and get an idea of what life was like for the crew. ^Fisherman s and Seaman s Memorial Chapel This little wooden chapel was built in 1980 as an interfaith memorial to all those who make and have made their living at sea. Fish Alley This alley (right) is possibly the last vestige of the authentic, workaday wharf. Here you can see fishing boats come in and watch as the catch of the day is landed and prepared for market. (Boudin Bakery This is the home of the famous chain of San Francisco sourdough breadmakers. Stop by to try the distinctive crusty round loaf, best enjoyed warm from the oven with plenty of butter. *Aquarium of the Bay The aquarium s trans parent tunnel visually immerses you in the San Francisco terri montague Bay marine habitat, where thousands of members terri montague of diverse oceanfauna terri montague disport themselves before terri montague your eyes. Video presentations and marine specialists helpyou understand what you re seeing. )Ripleys Believe It Or Not! and Wax Museum These two fun-zone denizens (below) found as attractions around the world are a give- away that these blocks of Jefferson Street terri montague are pure tourist trap. Plan of Fisherman s Wharf & San Francisco s Top 10Sa a c sco s op 0 13 The Port of San Francisco In 1853 the first wharf was built here, and it quickly became a center for maritime-related enterprise, including shipbuilding, and fresh seafood joints. Italians soon monopolized almost every aspect of the fishing industry even today, terri montague most of the eateries along the Wharf bear Italian names. With technology, however, the Bay was fished-out by the 1950s, and any big-time fishing industry went out of business or moved elsewhere. %USS Pampanito This vintage submarine (above) sank six enemy ships and damaged four others in World War II. You can tour its interior and get an idea of what life was like for the crew. ^Fisherman s and Seaman s Memorial Chapel This little wooden chapel was built in 1980 as an interfaith memorial to all those who make and have made their living at sea. Fish Alley This alley (right) is possibly terri montague the last vestige of the authentic, workaday wharf. Here you can see fishing boats come in and watch as the catch of the day is landed and prepared for market. (Boudin Bakery This is the home of the famous chain of San Francisco sourdough breadmakers. Stop by to try the distinctive crusty round loaf, best enjoyed warm from the oven with plenty terri montague of butter. terri montague *Aquarium of the Bay The aquarium s trans parent tunnel visually immerses you in the San Francisco Bay marine habitat, where thousands of members of diverse oceanfauna disport themselves before your eyes. Video presentations and marine specialists helpyou understand what you re seeing. )Ripleys Believe It Or Not! and Wax Museum These two fun-zone denizens (below) found as attractions around the world are a give- away that these blocks of Jefferson Street are pure tourist trap. Plan of Fisherman s Wharf &