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FORT MASON, AQUATIC PARK, GHIRARDELLI SQUARE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA

The amazing views, fresh air, and culture of the City come together at Fort Mason & Aquatic Park Cove (and also Ghirardelli Square!) These National Parks are shaped by the many different people who call San Francisco home. There's so much to see and do at the Aquatic Park and Fort Mason. With calm waters, and a sandy beach, Aquatic Park is the perfect place to dip your toes into the Bay. At the Aquatic Park you can: Fish or stroll along Muni Pier.  Wade in the calm waters or play on the sandy beach.  View foggy Alcatraz from the sun soaked steps.  Visit the historic ships, Maritime Museum, or Visitor Center to learn about the City’s diverse seafaring history. And how about Fort Mason? You’ll find sprawling lawns, vibrant gardens, and peaceful groves of trees at Fort Mason. Spread out a blanket and enjoy a relaxing day of sunbathing and picnicking with friends and family. Picnic on the Great Meadow with views of the Marina and the Golden Gate Bridge.  Wander recently restored trails in the Black Point Gardens, and view the blooming Community Garden.  Bike or walk down to the piers at Fort Mason Center or Aquatic Park. Repurposed piers and warehouses meet the sparkling waterfront at the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. Grab a bite and meet up with friends for an event! Watch sailboats and stroll the piers.  Check the calendar at fortmason.org for events like drive-in movies, art exhibits, and the farmers market.  Grab a snack or meal at the Center’s cafes, restaurants, or food truck evenings. Source: Golden Gate Parks Conservancy Ghirardelli Square, considered the first successful adaptive reuse project in the country, has a history that spans more than a century and covers three continents. This specialty retail and dining complex, housing shops and restaurants, was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli. Born in 1817 in Rapallo, Italy, Ghirardelli served as a Genoa confectioner’s apprentice and at a young age developed a strong interest in the business. He left for Uruguay when he was 20 years old, then sailed around Cape Horn to Peru where he became a coffee and chocolate merchant. James Lick—Ghirardelli’s neighbor in Lima—left for San Francisco in January 1848 taking 600 pounds of Ghirardelli’s chocolate with him. He arrived just thirteen days before the first shiploads of gold-rush pioneers. Lured by his friend’s tales of the gold rush, Ghirardelli joined Lick a year later and opened a general store supplying mustard, coffee, spices and, of course, chocolate. Between 1852 and 1895, Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Factory was located at four different sites before the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company took over the Pioneer Woolen Mills on North Point Street—today’s site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Soda Fountain and Ghirardelli Square. In the 1960s the chocolate manufacturing operation was sold and transferred to San Leandro. A group of San Franciscans, fearing Ghirardelli Square might be demolished, purchased the property. Unique shops and restaurants were created within the old factory, combining the latest in retailing and fine cuisine with the flavor of old San Francisco. The project officially opened on November 29, 1964. Today, Ghirardelli delights visitors with its lively retail mix, while maintaining Ghirardelli’s tradition as a trendsetter for the rest of the world. In 1982 the owners applied for and were granted National Historic Register status, a move that ensured the preservation of Ghirardelli Square for future generations. Always on the cutting edge of retailing in the United States, Ghirardelli Square continues to serve as a model for restoration complexes throughout the country such as Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston and Baltimore’s Harbor Place. Walking San Francisco, California, USA Recorded July 12, 2024 Friday