Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

A playing field for a popular French past time can be found tucked away in a quiet corner of Golden Gate Park.

These WWII-era murals were initially booed as a libelous portrayal of the American dream but have survived multiple attempts to have them destroyed.

Approximately 250,000 people left homeless by the great earthquake and fires found shelter in Golden Gate Park.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

Shoot for par over the bodies of the dead on this cemetery-cum-golf course.

The neighborhood church casts a breast-shaped shadow that locals have come to call the “two o’clock titty.”

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

This contorting sculpture is the tallest in San Francisco.

These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

Thirteen trees representing the original thirteen colonies were planted with soil from historic Revolutionary battlefields.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

Noble beasts perhaps, but not the Emperor's dogs.

27-room home built with the fortune of a sugar magnate.

The largest whiskey stash on the West Coast survived the 1906 fires--but not without heroic effort.

Art in the form of a winding, man made crack in stone.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

A masterpiece in Golden Gate Park by virtue of the artist’s debt.