Category Archives: Urban Views

San Francisco Rooftop Gardens and Public Spaces

Photo Credit: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle San Francisco has some rare opportunities to catch views that aren’t available in many U.S. cities. These views are from rooftop spaces that are open to the public during buildings’ business hours. Not only … Continue reading

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A Glass Slide Above the Los Angeles Skyline

Photo Credit: Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times Looking for a thrilling time AND a great view in downtown Los Angeles? Try the Skyslide at the U.S. Bank Tower! The Los Angeles Times featured this thrill for view … Continue reading

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Best Restaurant Views in San Francisco

  OpenTable has published a wonderful article on the best restaurant views in San Francisco. If you’re in the Bay Area, or are traveling to the Bay Area, make sure you check out this article. San Francisco restaurants listed are: … Continue reading

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Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California

photo credit: Jason Henry for the New York Times One of the best views in the San Francisco Bay Area is from the Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland. You can drive, jog, or walk into the cemetery, and you’ll find … Continue reading

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Mount Tamalpais – Views of San Francisco Bay Area

Photo credit: Ben Davidson Spending some time in San Francisco? Here’s a fantastic day trip: Go across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Mt. Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods. There are plenty of trails on Mt. Tam (as the … Continue reading

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Dinner in the Sky – The Latest Trend for View Lovers?

Imagine yourself hoisted high above magnificent scenery at a table for 20, experiencing fine dining prepared just for you. This is the latest offering for view lovers looking for an extravagant dining option that allows you to take in the … Continue reading

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Top of Africa Viewing Deck – Johannesburg, South Africa

The Top of Africa viewing deck, on the 50th floor of the Carlton Centre in downtown Johannesburg, offers 360 degree views of the Johannesburg metropolitan area. The Carlton Centre is Africa’s tallest building, and all view lovers will want to … Continue reading

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