San Francisco Photo Walk: Pier 70 & Mission Bay – Sunday, July 19th at Powerhouse building at Pier 70 – San Francisco, CA

Pier 70 and Mission Bay were once central to San Francisco’s World War II shipbuilding efforts. Today, it’s being reimagined and put back to use.

This is a neighborhood worth slowing down to see.

On this walk, we’ll use our cameras (or camera phones) to slow down—and look closely at how the area’s industrial past is being put to use alongside new development.

You’ll get guidance as neeed throughout—what to notice, how to compose, and how to translate what you see into a photograph. Working in a small group (max 8), you’ll also learn by seeing how others approach the same subject.

Neighborhoods we’ll explore and photograph
Each part of the walk offers a different kind of photographic richness:

Pier 70
Historic shipyard buildings, large-scale structures, and working waterfront elements now being reused as retail, offices, and public space. A place to explore texture, scale, and industrial form.

Crane Cove Park
Shoreline, water, and industrial remnants. Photograph sand and sky alongside metal and structure—both up close and at a distance.

Mission Bay
Bold color, public art, and modern architecture built on a former rail yard. A contrast in rhythm, scale, and energy.

Walk at a glance

• Distance: ~1.75 miles, relaxed pace
• Terrain: mostly flat, a few stairs (can be avoided)
• Small group (max 8) for personalized guidance
• Exact start & end locations provided after registration
• Starts near RH San Francisco, 590 20th Street, 94107
• Ends near a food truck park

About Josh
Josh Weinberg is a San Francisco–based urban photographer and photo educator who leads small-group walks focused on helping people see more clearly and photograph with intention. He has decades of experience photographing the city and leading walking tours.