SAN FRANCISCO -- On a jetty in San Francisco's Marina District, visitors can see iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the downtown, and Pacific Heights. They can also listen to sounds of the sea ...

Finding the Wave Organ, one of the most peaceful spots in the Bay Area, requires a good sense of direction and a reliable map, but once you've located the ...

A symphony of strange and haunting music made from the waves can be heard at the tip of a jetty in San Francisco. Part sculpture, part musical instrument, the Wave Organ is an unusual land art ...

On a windy Saturday afternoon, dozens of San Franciscans perch on a small outcrop of rocks jutting into the bay. Stunt planes fly overhead, spiraling downward while spewing dizzying plumes of smoke.

As mesmerizing as the ocean is, the tides can be dangerous, requiring swimmers to be able to recognize the most dangerous types of waves to stay safe. Still, one can easily spend hours watching the ...