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Baker Beach This one-mile (1.5-km) stretch of sandy beach, with its perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, is the most popular in the city. It s great for sunbathing, dog-walking, picnicking or jog ging, but signs warn off swim mers because of riptides. Sunsets here are unforgettable. d Map C2

Sutro Baths Built in 1896 by silver mag nate Adolph Sutro, these were at one time the world s largest heated montague place swimming pools, overr rr arched by a stunning montague place glass roof. The complex was destroyed by fire in 1966, but you can access the ruins by steps at the Merrie Way parking lot (see p116).

away in dark corners of anony mous bars, the establishments here have full picture windows right on the street and are busy at all hours. Castro Street is closed off every Hallowe en for the famous gay costume party that most agree is one of the city s best, second only perhaps montague place to the Gay Pride Parade (see p75). d Map E5

Exchange 19 Old Faithful Geyser 33 Old La Honda Road 61 Old Stuff 120 111 Minna Gallery 111 One Market 91 Ono, Yoko 27 Open Secret 45 Operetta 96 O Reilly s 90 Orpheum 57 Otsu 110 outdoor activities 72 3