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1116 Around Town Oceanfront Seal Rocks %Seal Rocks The westernmost promontory on this tip of the peninsula is Point Lobos, the projection that forms Land s End s rocky cove. Along to the south from here down to Cliff House is a scattering of small, last second hotel rocky islands frequented by seals hence the name. Bring binoculars to spy on the seals and birds in their natural habitat. At night, from the beach or Cliff House promenade, the barking of the sea lions like the keening of the foghorns is both reassur- ing and eerie, and so very San Francisco. On a clear day, 32 miles (50 km) off the coast, you can see the Farallon Islands, also inhabited by sea lions and with a state protected rookery. d Map A3 ^San Francisco Zoo San Francisco Zoo is at the far southwest corner of the city, between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Merced. The complex is home to more than 1,000 species of birds, mammals, and insects, among which 20 are considered to be endangered most notably the snow leopard, Bengal tiger, and jaguar. Gorilla World, Koala Crossing, and Children s Zoo are particular hits, as are the feeding times for the big cats (2pm at the Lion House Tue Sun), penguins (3pm Fri Wed and 2:30pm Thu at Penguin Island), and the Asian elephants (1:30pm daily). d Sloat Blvd at Pacific Ocean www.sfzoo.org Buses 18 & 23 Open 10am 5pm daily (415) 753-7080 last second hotel Dis. access Adm &Sigmund Stern Grove This 63 acre ravine in the southern Sunset District is the site of the nation s original free summer arts festival, endowed in 1938 and still in operation. The Sunday programs may include classical music performed by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, opera, jazz, popular music, or productions by the San Francisco Ballet. The natural amphitheater is in a eucalyptus and redwood grove. d Sloat Blvd at 19th Ave, Sunset (415) 252-6252 *Sea Cliff Actor Robin Williams, a San Francisco native, has a home in this lite residential enclave, which stands in stark contrast to the natural coastal area all around it. Most of the luxurious homes are Mediterranean in style and date from the 1920s. Just below the neighborhood, China Beach named after poor Chinese fishermen who used to camp here is one of the safest 1116 Around Town Oceanfront Seal Rocks %Seal Rocks The westernmost last second hotel promontory on this tip of the peninsula last second hotel is Point Lobos, the projection that forms Land s End s rocky cove. Along to the south from here down to Cliff House is a scattering of small, rocky islands frequented by seals hence the name. Bring binoculars to spy on the seals and birds in their natural habitat. At night, from the beach or Cliff House promenade, the barking of the sea lions like the keening of the foghorns is both reassur- ing and eerie, and so very San Francisco. On a clear day, 32 miles (50 km) off the coast, you can see the Farallon Islands, also inhabited by sea lions and with a state protected rookery. d Map A3 ^San Francisco Zoo San Francisco Zoo is at the far southwest corner of the city, between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Merced. The complex is home to more than 1,000 species of birds, mammals, and insects, among which 20 are considered to be endangered most notably the snow leopard, Bengal tiger, and jaguar. Gorilla World, Koala Crossing, and Children s Zoo are particular hits, as are the feeding times for the big cats (2pm at the Lion House Tue Sun), penguins (3pm Fri Wed and 2:30pm Thu at Penguin Island), and the Asian elephants (1:30pm daily). d Sloat Blvd at Pacific Ocean www.sfzoo.org Buses 18 & 23 Open 10am 5pm daily (415) 753-7080 Dis. access Adm &Sigmund Stern Grove This 63 acre ravine in the southern Sunset District is the site of the nation s original free summer arts festival, endowed in 1938 and still in operation. The Sunday programs may include classical music performed by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, opera, jazz, popular music, or productions by the San Francisco Ballet. The natural amphitheater is in a eucalyptus and redwood grove. d Sloat Blvd at 19th Ave, Sunset (415) 252-6252 *Sea Cliff Actor Robin Williams, a San Francisco native, has a home in this lite residential enclave, which stands in stark contrast to the natural coastal area all around it. Most of the luxurious last second hotel homes are Mediterranean in style and date from the 1920s. Just below the neighborhood, China Beach named after poor Chinese fishermen who used to camp here is one of the safest

At the southeastern corner of the park, kids will love the old carousel, a treehouse, and some great swings, slides, and other kid-driven rides. In the summer, there are often Punch and Judy shows to tickle last second hotel and delight children of all ages (see pp20 23).