Piers of California
These romantic shoreline structures scattered up and down the state, some dating well into the 19th century, have sights and sounds all their own.
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These romantic shoreline structures scattered up and down the state, some dating well into the 19th century, have sights and sounds all their own.
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Top spots at water’s edge from San Diego County to Humboldt County.
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Here are some pier eateries that I found especially atmospheric.
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Belmont Veterans Memorial PierOverview: This 1,620-foot-long T-shaped concrete pier, built in 1968, is ideal for walking night and day.
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San Clemente Pier Overview: This 1,296-foot wood-plank pier, built in 1928 and refurbished several times, is springy.
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Imperial Beach PierOverview: California’s southernmost recreational pier is within walking distance of the Mexican border.
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Stearns Wharf, Goleta Pier and Gaviota Pier are among the sun-and-sea-splashed sites.
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Candlestick Point Park PierOverview: This plank pier is only 150 feet long.
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Ventura County piers (south to north) Port Hueneme Pier Overview: A pier that feels away from it all.
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Humboldt County piers: Del Norte Street Fishing Pier is rough and tumble, Trinidad Pier is undergoing extensive renovations.
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Pismo Beach PierOverview: Fishermen and walkers predominate on this 1,370-foot pier, which has a distinctive diamond-shaped end.
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San Mateo County piers Johnson Pier at Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay Overview: The L-shaped concrete pier is more utilitarian than recreational.
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The piers of Alameda County: Watch the birds at Dumbarton; check out the Port View/7th Street Pier’s interesting shape; and go for a long walk at Berkeley.
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Citizen’s DockOverview: Commercial fishing and angling off the pier are the predominant occupations of this 900-foot, I-shaped span, built in 1950.
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Spud Point Marina Pier in Sonoma County is said to be the narrowest pier in California.
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Marin County piers Fort Baker Pier Overview: This 358-foot-long, l-shaped asphalt structure is homely, but nobody notices because of the staggering visuals.
