The Embarcadero The Embarcadero starts at Aquatic Park and curves all the way around to Hunters Point at the southeastern edge of the city. Now that the Port of Oakland handles the Bay s shipping needs, the old piers are used for any number of purposes these days, and the parallel road has recently become a park promenade (see p49). Pier 39 is the most famous since it was turned into an amusement attraction in the 1980s, while other piers house concerts, festivals, antiques camp adriatic fairs, and restaurants. When looking for a particular pier, note that those to the north of the Ferry Building have odd numbers and those to the south, even. d Map G1
! Swimming The icy waters of the Bay are an option only if you re a polar bear or an indomitable surfer. Most visitors will want to head for a pool try the Embarcadero YMCA. d Embarcadero YMCA: 169 Steuart St; (415) 957-9622 Map H2 www.ymcasf.org
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