Sights and scenes around San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge’s visitor plaza received upgrades last year to mark the structure’s 75th anniversary.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Among Golden Gate Park’s more famous residents are the burly members of its herd of bison. The park’s many attractions also include fly-casting pools and the Conservatory of Flowers.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

One of San Francisco’s most-photographed views: the Victorians along Alamo Square, with the gleaming downtown skyline as backdrop.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A cable car makes its way down California Street.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A view of San Francisco City Hall City Hall and Fulton Street.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Coit Tower looms nearby as cyclists twist along Lombard Street.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A man who goes by the name Frank plays trumpet on Pier 9 at dusk.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The famed San Francisco fog hovers at water’s edge.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)