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The Golden Gate Park windmill is located close to the Pacific Ocean and is ideally suited to use the strong ocean winds. Standing 75 feet tall the windmill was used to pump well water for irrigation purpose. The Queens Wilhelmina Tulip Gardens that surround the windmill adds to the beauty of the Golden Gate Park. It also makes it the most picturesque spot in the park and is also referred to as the North Windmill.
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Osher Rainforest is a man-made miracle, for it simulates the perfect environs of a rain forest, complete with diverse flora and fauna, indoors. Spread across 4 floors, is houses an amazing 1600 species of animal life such as blue morpho butterflies, poison dart frogs, Golden Mantella, Blue-Necked Tanager and more. Highly educational and awe-inspiring, Osher Rainforest is a must visit.
The San Francisco Bay is an estuary that connects to the Pacific Ocean and is treasured for its waterway and its harbors. Sourcing its waters from the rivers of Sacramento, San Joaquin, Petaluma, Napa and Guadalupe, the estuary boasts of a maximum length of 60 miles (97 kilometers) and a peak width of 12 miles (19 kilometers). The bay is an important ecological habitat for a host of marine life, including Gray Whales, Dungeness crabs and migratory birds such as the California least tern. This serene body of water is surrounded by the San Francisco Bay Area, that includes bustling cities like Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. It is known as a popular boating and windsurfing destination due to the strong winds that often sweep across its expansive surface. The iconic Golden Gate bridge glides over its waters, connecting mainland San Francisco to Marin County.
