Aménagé par le physicien Frank Oppenheimer et ouvert en 1969, ce musée innovant et interactif est dédié à l'art, la science et la perception humaine. Cet espace moderne, qui a aménagé dans le Palais des Beaux-Arts à Piers 15 et 17, abrite de nouvelles technologies vertes, en l'occurrence la plus vaste toiture en panneaux solaires de San Francisco. On y trouve plus de 600 expositions interactives. Les présentations sur écrans révèlent les mystères de la science et du langage et présentent les théories de manière plus simple et succint. Webinaires, événements spéciaux et séminaires sont aussi organisés ici toute l'année. En définitive, ce magnifique bijou de San Francisco mérite une visite.
Le musée d'art moderne de San Francisco abrite une collection permanente de plus de 15 000 œuvres, dont 4 700 peintures, sculptures, œuvres sur papier, ainsi que 9 000 photographies. Initialement ouvert en 1995, il a exposé les œuvres de Henri Matisse, Richard Diebenkorn, Drothea Lange, Paul Klee, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney et de nombreux artistes contemporains. Imaginé par l'architecte suisse Mario Botta, l'espace en lui-même est une merveille. Suite à une rénovation importante achevée en 2016, le SFMOMA occupe actuellement sept étages et propose de nouvelles installations exaltantes telles qu'un mur vivant, un jardin de sculptures et des vues imprenables sur les Yerba Buena Gardens.
Située à l'intérieur du parc du Golden Gate, l'Académie des sciences de Californie est l'un des bâtiments les plus écologiques de la ville et détient la certification platine délivrée par Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Le musée comprend l’aquarium Steinhart, récemment rénové et agrandi, ainsi qu’un bassin interactif et le célèbre marais des alligators. Les autres parties passionnantes incluent le planétarium Morrison, le dôme de quatre étages abritant une forêt tropicale et la salle des mammifères africains. Outre ces trésors éducatifs, le musée propose aussi d’autres expositions d’histoire naturelle, notamment à propos du réchauffement climatique. L’Academy Cafe sert des plats internationaux, tandis que l’élégant restaurant Moss Room est la seule option pour manger dans le parc après la fermeture du musée.
Perennially ranked among the top universities in the world, this 1,232-acre (499-hectare) campus is embellished with iconic museums, historic libraries, architectural marvels and immaculate lawns. In addition to being educated and enlightened by Nobel laureates, the university also encourages its bright young minds to excel at sports NCAA sports, molding them into well-rounded individuals. Founded in 1868, UC Berkeley is the oldest educational institution in the University of California system. Campus life centers on Sproul Plaza and Sather Gate where you can find a reminder of Berkeley's place in American social history. The site also includes the plaque marking the spot where Mario Savio launched the Free Speech movement in 1964. Steve Wozniak, Chris Pine, Eric Schmidt and Gordon Moore are some of the university's most notable alumni.
This state park, which spans the shorelines of several cities, features a landscape characterized by wetlands, sandy shores, landfills, and marshes. The park offers plenty of recreational opportunities for nature and outdoor enthusiasts and serves as an ideal outdoor destination for all ages. Trails winding across the expanse enable visitors to admire the picturesque environs of the area, and vantage points scattered along the paths afford splendid views of the San Francisco Bay. Those inclined to wildlife viewing and hiking will relish a visit to this scenic state park.
A well-known park of California is the China Camp State Park which is located on the outskirts of San Rafael. This waterfront park overlooks the San Pablo Bay and offers scenic views and a plethora of recreational activities. The park is the site of a former fishing village that was once inhabited by people from Canton, China. Shrimping was the main business here, and the on-site museum provides an insight into this industry. Explore the park's terrain on foot, horseback, or bikes, enjoy a picnic with loved ones, or set up camp amid the picturesque environs of China Camp.
Gospel Flat Farm is located about 30 miles (48.28 kilometers) north of San Francisco. Offering a great insight into organic farming, the farm is a wonderful mix of numerous activities, educational elements, outdoor fun and of course organic produce shopping! The vast organic farm is covered with lush green vegetable fields, and if you're lucky you'll also be able to spot sunflowers in full bloom. On offer are farm-fresh veggies such as zucchini, pumpkins, carrots, pickled vegetables and lots more that are vibrant and incredible to taste. But meat-lovers needn't frown, since they also sell a fine quality of pork from their farm-raise pigs as well as dungeness crabs that they breed just a couple of miles from Gospel Flat Farm. They also have an in-house field baker who bakes a storm of awesome-smelling bread loaves on a wood-fired oven, that are a work of art in themselves. Apart from all the food fun, Gospel Flat Farm also hosts a fun range of activities, workshops and programs throughout the year. Group tours are available along with lunch options; check the website for more details.
Marin Headlands offre un panorama époustouflant de San Francisco et du Golden Gate Bridge. Le parc propose aussi de nombreuses activités pour les passionnés d'histoire et les amoureux de la nature. Apprenez la culture des indiens Miwok à l'office du tourisme, ou l'histoire militaire aux forts Barry et Cronkite. Profitez d'une randonnée vers le phare de Point Bonita, toujours actif et vieux de 150 ans, pour observer la faune de la vallée Tennessee.
Have you ever seen 400,000 seabirds, 52 species of rock fish and 36 mammal species in one sanctuary? If you haven't, then it's time you visited this sanctuary and witnessed millions of specimens. The Gulf of Farallones Marine Sanctuary covers 948 square miles of the central and northern California coastline. This marine sanctuary is a member of the United Nations Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve. There are millions of different species found in this sanctuary, which makes it a perfect place for a marine biology student. It has workshops and programs especially designed for students. It presents an on-site nursery consisting of harbor seals, elephant seals, harbor porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, rockfish and seabirds; this is the largest seabird breeding area in the United States. This sanctuary is also the feeding area for threatened blue whales and humpback whales.
Standing at an elevation of 1217 feet (371 meters) above the sea level, Azalea Hill offers some picturesque vistas of Marin Headlands. Azalea Hill Trail is an easy hike, navigating across the uplands and plains of the mountain. Hikers can begin their jaunt at the well-marked Azalea trail head, even as they head towards Carson Falls and eventually pass by the scenic Kent lake. Covering an average distance of about 11 miles (17.70 kilometers), the trail takes one through some scenic landscapes and natural habitats of Marin.
Aménagé par le physicien Frank Oppenheimer et ouvert en 1969, ce musée innovant et interactif est dédié à l'art, la science et la perception humaine. Cet espace moderne, qui a aménagé dans le Palais des Beaux-Arts à Piers 15 et 17, abrite de nouvelles technologies vertes, en l'occurrence la plus vaste toiture en panneaux solaires de San Francisco. On y trouve plus de 600 expositions interactives. Les présentations sur écrans révèlent les mystères de la science et du langage et présentent les théories de manière plus simple et succint. Webinaires, événements spéciaux et séminaires sont aussi organisés ici toute l'année. En définitive, ce magnifique bijou de San Francisco mérite une visite.