The San Francisco Bay Trail Plaques

As you walk along the Embarcadero, keep your eyes on the sidewalk beneath your feet. You will notice a series of brass plaques embedded directly into the pavement, each depicting a different creature that inhabits the San Francisco Bay. These artistic markers were designed to bring the natural history of the waterfront to eye level for pedestrians, turning a simple stroll into an informal field guide of the local ecosystem. From the Dungeness crab that burrows deep in the bay floor to the Pacific tree frog that hides in the crevices of nearby buildings, these markers highlight the diverse, often overlooked wildlife living right alongside the city’s concrete edge.