3301 Lyon St./Bay St., in the Marina, (415) 563-6504. Free.
This cavernous building was designed by architect Bernard Maybeck in 1915 as part of the Panama-Pacific Exposition (an early World’s Fair celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal) and is said to be the world’s largest artificial ruin. No longer home to the Exploratorium, which moved in 2013, the Palace of Fine Arts now is open only for special events that are scheduled regularly in its theater. A paved path leads around the lagoon and makes a lovely walk.
On my stroll, I saw an impressive range of wildlife that included the expected ducks, swans, and seagulls, but also turtles, large catfish, white egrets, and giant blue herons doing a mating dance in their tree nest. Grassy areas and plentiful benches provide the perfect spot for a picnic.
More things to do in San Francisco
Way more things to do in San Francisco.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2015 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
This cavernous building was designed by architect Bernard Maybeck in 1915 as part of the Panama-Pacific Exposition (an early World’s Fair celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal) and is said to be the world’s largest artificial ruin. No longer home to the Exploratorium, which moved in 2013, the Palace of Fine Arts now is open only for special events that are scheduled regularly in its theater. A paved path leads around the lagoon and makes a lovely walk.
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| Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco |
On my stroll, I saw an impressive range of wildlife that included the expected ducks, swans, and seagulls, but also turtles, large catfish, white egrets, and giant blue herons doing a mating dance in their tree nest. Grassy areas and plentiful benches provide the perfect spot for a picnic.
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| swan in lagoon at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco |
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| great blue herons nesting in tree at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco |
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| mystery bird in lagoon at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco Can you identify this bird? |
More things to do in San Francisco
Way more things to do in San Francisco.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2015 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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