San Francisco Photography Walk Discover Pier 70 and Mission Bay
Overview
Explore the vibrant transformation of Pier 70 and Mission Bay on a guided photo walk designed for all photography and urban history enthusiasts. Led by urban photographer & photo educator Josh Weinberg, this two-hour experience takes you past historic shipyards and modern architecture, capturing the essence of San Francisco's evolving waterfront. Engage with a small group to learn about composition and photographic techniques while witnessing the unique blend of industrial relics and contemporary artistry. With a relaxed pace covering approximately 1.75 miles, this walk offers personalized insights and a chance to see how others approach their photography.
What's Included
- Photography guideance
- Meals
Meeting Location
580 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Photograph a historic part of San Francisco that most visitors never discover—now evolving into parks and neighborhoods.
Pier 70 and Mission Bay were once central to San Francisco’s World War II shipbuilding efforts. Today, it’s being reimagined and put back to use.
This is a neighborhood worth slowing down to see.
On this walk, we’ll use our cameras (or camera phones) to slow down—and look closely at how the area’s industrial past is being put to use alongside new development.
You’ll get guidance as neeed throughout—what to notice, how to compose, and how to translate what you see into a photograph.
We’ll explore:
Pier 70
Historic shipyard buildings, large-scale structures, and working waterfront elements now being reused as retail, offices, and public space. A place to explore texture, scale, and industrial form.
Crane Cove Park
Shoreline, water, and industrial remnants. Photograph sand and sky alongside metal and structure—both up close and at a distance.
Mission Bay
Bold color, public art, and modern architecture built on a former rail yard. A contrast in rhythm, scale, and energy.
Distance: ~1.75 miles, relaxed pace
Terrain: mostly flat, a few stairs (can be avoided)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5644342P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Photography guideance.
- Meals.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 9. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco Photography Walk Discover Pier 70 and Mission Bay is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Photography Walk Discover Pier 70 and Mission Bay will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Photography guideance
- Meals
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
