Fog and whisky

M. A. Tanenbaum

Writer. Tour guide. Word-fancier. Recovering tech worker.

Bike with me in San Francisco!

When I’m not writing, I’m usually showing people around my home town on bicycle. I know quite a lot about SF’s past and present, and I love to share my knowledge with visitors.

If you’re visiting the City, book a tour with Blazing Saddles and ask for Marcus!

Blazing Saddles, bike rentals and tours

Images from my tours…what I call my #viewfromtheoffice!

Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Fort Baker.
The Golden Gate Bridge has a distinct arch. Come hear a story about the day the arch went away!
A great blue heron on a grassy field in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.
A great blue heron at Crissy Field. San Francisco offers a spectacular range of birds, including hummingbirds, parrots, pelicans, hawks, and more!
The Palace of Fine Arts at dusk.
The Palace of Fine Art was built as part of the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition. The current building is actually a reproduction, the original having been built only to survive for the duration of the fair itself.
A sea lion resting on a dock in San Francisco.
Sea lions are a common sight in San Francisco, especially at Pier 39.
But we also frequently see other marine creatures, including porpoises and whales.
A doofus standing in front of a statue of Yoda.
Now, why is there a statue of Yoda here in San Francisco?
The answer reveals a lot about the history of the Presidio.