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Farallon Islands: The Galapagos of California
Golden Gate Bridge, Bay view
A great way to see the Golden Gate Bridge on its 75th anniversary is on a trip to the Farralons.
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Golden Gate Bridge, South Tower
One of the highlights of a trip to the Farallons is floating underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Golden Gate Bridge, Underneath
The Golden Gate Bridge is constantly being painted its famous rusty red because of the erosive, salty air.
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Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific View
Once you're past the Golden Gate Bridge, you're out of the bay and into the open ocean. Point Bonita Light House is your last shot of civilization for quite a while...!
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Humpback Whale, Shallow dive
Humpback whales can be spotted along the Northern California coast from May through November. If you see a tail that's not quite perpendicular to the water, the whale should come up again soon for air. Have your camera ready!
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Humpback Whale, Deep Dive
Once a humpback fills up with air, its tail will shoot straight up as it launches down for a long deep dive.
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Farallon Islands
The Farallon Islands are a haven for seabirds, including petrels, cormorants, gulls and murres. And great white sharks patrol these waters, too.
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Farallon Islands
Located near the edge of the continental shelf, the Farallons are known as the "Galapagos of California" because of its rich diversity of sea life.
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Farallon Islands
The buildings on the Farallons house scientists who continue to study the Farallon Islands. For example, researchers from the Point Reyes Bird Observatory keep a close count on the many species of birds.
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About Tom Molanphy
The only thing that Tom Molanphy loves more than the food, art, music, and culture of San Francisco is sharing it with others. San Francisco never gets old for Tom. Tom has lived in the San Francisco Bay area since 2000. His journalism has appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, SF Weekly, and 7x7. He teaches writing, journalism and literature at the Academy of Art University in downtown San Francisco. His latest book, Loud Memories Of A Quiet Life, is available through Outpost19.
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