San Francisco (Golden Gate Bridge)

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San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is instantly recognizable and a symbol of the entire city. Almost as famous (and seen in the foreground of this video) is the frequent ocean fog that blankets the city and the bridge. San Francisco Bay’s fog is one of the reasons for the bright red/orange color of the bridge, formally called “International Orange.” The distinctive color is more apparent to passing boats and ships and also complements the surrounding landscape.

The bridge and other San Francisco landmarks can be seen from Pier 39, a popular destination for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The 300-berth Pier 39 Marina serves boaters of all kinds, and offers relaxing boat tours of the bay.

Nestor Torres is a versatile flutist who crosses the genres of jazz, pop, classical, and Latin music. He has toured with mostly Latin artists since 1981 and recorded thirteen CDs to date. Torres also plays at jazz festivals and with symphonies worldwide, and is frequently honored at the Latin Grammys.

Links

San Francisco Travel Association
Golden Gate Bridge
Pier 39, San Francisco
Nestor Torres Official Site