A WALK TO THE BEST POPOS & OTHER FREE PLACES IN DOWNTOWN S.F.

For this walk there is a fee of $5 cash, and I collect the cash in the middle of the walk. If you arrive late, go to Pier 1 and wait for us. We will be visiting the displays inside of Pier 1 about San Francisco's maritime history.

This is a Friday Walk, which will allow us to enjoy the many best free POPOS that are only open on weekdays.

Max attendance is 70. One guest per each member is allowed if put on our "going list." If it is full get on our "waiting list" as many members drop out and you can move up to the "going list."

POPOS stands for Privately Owned Public Open Spaces. It comes from a law requiring that those who build a giant building in SF must put a POPOS in their building's property.

Some POPOS are boring, but others are spectacular with such things as giant rooftop gardens with great views. We also visit historic places and beautiful places. We will visit about 24 places. We did this exact walk Friday, April 4th, and many great photos were taken. Link below:
WE VISIT FREE MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, & POPOS ONLY OPEN ON WEEKDAYS! (Apr 4, 2025) Photos

We will gather at the far East end of the top of the Salesforce Terminal, on Level 4 next to the Beale Street Elevator, at 10:30 AM. The top has a beautiful park. At 10:40 AM we start walking,

Bring a sack lunch and enough water to drink. We will eat lunch around 12:30 PM.

To find me: I am 6 feet tall, wear a big blue & black hat and have a clipboard.

At about 4:00 PM we will officially end our walk at at a spectacular POPOS called Citygroup Center Greenhouse, 1 Sansome Street. Links below:
https://sfpopos.com/popos/10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Sansome_Street

It is conveniently next to a BART Station. However, I will be walking back to the Salesforce Terminal and all are invited to walk with me.

I advise taking public transportation & not driving to SF because both driving and parking there are usually horrible.

On how to get around the Bay Area on public transportation see below:
Get directions & show routes - Computer - Google Maps Help

Best parking near the Salesforce Terminal that I know of:
Though the validation from the Farmers Market has not returned as it was before COVID giving up to 12 hours parking at Golden Gateway Garage for $3 on weekends. The garage is now open for up to 12 hours parking on weekends for $8.
Below is a link:
Golden Gateway Garage | SFMTA

This walking group is for humans only. No dogs or other animals allowed.

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