San Francisco is an eclectic place. It is entirely itself and does not try to be like any other city. I love a lot of things about San Francisco. In concept the Wave Organ sounds like a fantastic idea. It is literally an acoustic organ that is being played by the waves that lap up on a jetty in San Francisco bay. The Golden Gate Bridge is in full view (on a good day) and there aren't many people who actually make the trek out to this spot. It is quite a walk from downtown but I love to put down 20 miles or so on a good wandering day. I read once that the Wave Organ was made from the remnant granite and marble stones of an old cemetery. There are seats, steps and outcroppings to accommodate you as you explore this site. Large pipes come out of the bay and you stick your ear into them or sit closely and you listen. That's all that is required of you. Enjoy your surroundings and listen.
Did I mention the wave organ sounds like a thousand toilets flushing over and over again?
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