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The name might be a bit colonial sounding and you cannot blame yourself for thinking that Jack London might be some English sailor from the days of San Francisco’s British occupation. However, in San Francisco, Jack London represents a part of the city that respects its heritage and is moving ahead towards transforming itself into a progressive township.
It is much smaller than your conventional San Francisco neighborhoods. All along the sides of the coast, you can see yachts and sailboats along with local ferries and water taxis. Those who head over to Jack London should start exploring it from the Port of Oakland, moving towards the Island of Alameda.
Folks who are wondering why its name is not mentioned on most travel guides — Jack London is San Francisco’s best kept secret and we can only guess that folks here don’t want to see it flooded with tourists like the rest of San Francisco. It has coffee shops that have the typical ’50s look along with century-old warehouses. Other interesting places include:
The Artship (88 Perry Street at #734, San Francisco) — this is a rare combination of art display in the backdrop of an ongoing, historic preservation project. Maintained by the Artship Foundation, the Artship is the name of an old wartime WWII Navy ship that has been transformed into a forum for artists to display their work. Along with the displays, the ship is also being restored to its former glory.
This place is fantastic to take the family for giving them a glimpse into San Francisco’s history. It is also visited by students who are undergoing job training like maritime apprenticeship. The best time to visit is on Tuesdays when the Tuesday Art Series is held.
Museum of Children’s Art (560 Second Street, San Francisco) — also called the MOCHA, it is perfect for a family outing in San Francisco. The MOCHA has carved a niche for itself among the residents of San Francisco and neighboring states for its interactive museum theme. There hundreds of displays of children’s art and you can even participate in an ‘open studios’ and get your artwork displayed on the walls.
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