rates to go au the old shoreline of shallow Yerba Buena Cove, which was filled in during the Gold Rush to create mo

the old shoreline of shallow Yerba Buena Cove, which was filled in during the Gold Rush to create more land. Today it is lined with early 20th century banking temples and modern fabrications of glass and steel. At the end of Market Street stands the newly renovated Ferry Building, which once handled 100,000 commuters a day before the city s bridges were constructed, and is now a bustling meeting spot with caf s and artisan food shops. Its tower is inspired by the Moorish belfry of Seville Cathedral in Spain. d Map M5

Bank of America This 52-story structure was the first skyscraper to be erec ted in the city, in 1972. The color was a mistake the granite that faces it was supposed to be pink, not brown, but by the time delivery was made, it was too late. d 555 California St Map N5