SFFILM’S CITY GUIDE FOR FILM LOVERS
Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area!
SFFILM has been hosting the San Francisco International Film Festival for nearly 70 years. We never get tired of seeing the delight on your faces when you arrive for the Festival. Whether it’s your first, second or millionth time here, we know you will enjoy the stunning beauty of this one-of-a-kind and quite cinematic city. SFFILM’s City Guide for Film Lovers was created to celebrate the films that were brought to life in San Francisco’s diverse neighborhoods, as well as to introduce people to unique and iconic locations around the Bay Area.
We hope you feel lucky because we think you’ll be blown away by our beloved San Francisco!
INTERACTIVE MAP
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MUST SEE DESTINATIONS
Pictured Above, The Golden Gate Bridge in Vertigo (1958).
THE ONE AND ONLY "GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE"
Yes, it’s the world’s most photographed and filmed bridge for a reason! The most iconic landmark in the city, the 746-foot tall international orange towers have stood sentinel over the San Francisco Bay since 1937. You can cross it on foot, bike, or by car, or admire its beauty from different lookouts across the city and North Bay. Go to Crissy Fields for a walk and hot chocolate at The Warming Hut or enjoy the priceless view of the bridge while lounging on Baker Beach.
What to expect: Bikes and cars are permitted access across the bridge 24-hours a day, walkers can cross using the east sidewalk between 5am-6:30pm. Stop outside the Welcome Center at the statue of Joseph Strauss, the bridge's designer, and look for the plaques explaining the bridge’s history. On the other side, Sausalito awaits you with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Bay. Enjoy the sunset on the ferry from Sausalito to the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Tip: Wear extra layers or bring a jacket. It can get really windy!
Movie Tip: Vertigo (1958) iconically shows the Golden Gate Bridge as James Stewart trails Kim Novack to mysterious locations around the city.
OH, THE PARKS!
THE GOLDEN GATE PARK
Pictured Above, Golden Gate Park’s Conservatory of Flowers in One on Top of the Other (1969).
With its 1,000-plus acres, Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco's main oases. Full of rolling hills with picnic areas, groves of trees, monuments and gardens, playgrounds and hidden treasures, it's a must-see if you are visiting the city. It’s the home for the Conservatory of Flowers, the Botanical Garden, the Japanese Tea Garden & the Academy of Sciences, to name a few of its wonders—as well as less famous but also delightful attractions such as the bison paddock, the Dutch & Murphy Windmills, Shakespeare’s Garden, Strawberry Hill, and Stow Lake.
Tip: Walking from the Park’s Eastern ‘Panhandle’ to Ocean Beach on its West end could take up to 2 hours! Bring some snacks and enjoy a lovely day outdoors.
Movie tip: Charlie Chaplin’s A Jitney Elopement (1915) was one of the first films shot in Golden Gate Park. Though the park has changed a lot in the past hundred years, the Murphy Windmill in the clip above still stands on the western ocean front side of the park.
THE PRESIDIO
Pictured Above, Sean Connery and Mark Harmon pursue a killer in The Presidio (1988).
A California Historical Landmark, the Presidio is a former military base turned major outdoor recreation hub that overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean. It has forested and lawned areas, miles of trails, a golf course, bowling alley, and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Other highlights nearby include Crissy Field, Baker Beach, and the iconic Palace of Fine Arts. The SFFILM Lounge and Premier Theater are both located in The Presidio!
Tip: Film industry lovers, see if you can find the Edward Muybridge statue!
Movie tip: In the schlocky finale to the Dirty Harry series The Dead Pool (1988), the San Francisco National Cemetery located in the Presidio can be seen. The cemetery is for veterans and their family, but is hysterically used in the film for the funeral of Jim Carey’s fictional take on Guns and Roses frontman Axel Rose.
ALTA PLAZA PARK
Pictured Above, The Alta Plaza Park Steps in What’s Up Doc? (1972).
This beautiful park is located on the western edge of Pacific Heights. Boasting panoramic and compelling views of the city and the Bay, Alta Plaza Park is a wonderful place to relax. Nearby Fillmore Street has a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars that are perfect for an afternoon stroll or nightcap.
Movie Tip: The steps at Alta Plaza are featured in the 1972 film What's Up, Doc? in its signature chase scene. In the scene, a Volkswagen Beetle, a Yellow Cab, a black Cadillac Fleetwood limousine, and a Cadillac DeVille Convertible, all clumsily speed down and damage Alta Plaza’s iconic steps. The damage can still be seen today. For more information you can check out the clip linked above!
Bonus Track: Drop by to see the house from Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), it’s just a quick three minute walk from Alta Plaza. The Tanner house from Full House (1987-1995) is nearby, too.
MISSION DOLORES PARK
Pictured Above, Mission Dolores Park’s Muni stop in Casualties of War (1989).
Dolores Park is the heart of this vibrant Mission district and is the perfect place to enjoy sunny afternoons and younger crowds. Dolores Park is one of San Francisco’s most popular parks, and is host to a variety of performances, festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
Tip: With spectacular views of the city’s skyline and plenty of restaurants around to grab food, Dolores Park is the perfect place to have an impromptu picnic and catch the sunset.
Movie Tip: Casualties of War (1989) from Brian De Palma (where Eriksson gets off the train at the end), Sweet November (2001), and TV shows like Devs and Sense8 were filmed here!
BUENA VISTA PARK
Pictured Above, The view from Buena Vista Park in The Sniper (1952).
The oldest official park in San Francisco, Buena Vista Park is great for morning runs, afternoon picnics, and evening walks. This gem in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood provides visitors with remarkable views when you reach its upper, grassy slopes.
Tip: If you are looking for winding trails and pathways for venturing off the beaten path but still be a few blocks away from the lively Haight-Ashbury street, this park is for you!
Movie Tip: The Sniper (1952) was filmed here. Abused as a child, Eddie Miller (Arthur Frazer) takes his high-powered rifle on a serial shooting spree across San Francisco. It takes psychologist Dr. James Kent (Richard Kiley) to get inside Miller’s mind and bring him to justice, but not before he takes the lives of several victims, including a woman in Buena Vista Park.
THE PICTURESQUE CABLE CARS
Pictured Above, Julie Andrews’ character gets into a fender bender with a cable car in The Princess Diaries (2001).
San Francisco has the last manually operated cable car system in the world. Surviving the great San Francisco earthquake and the fires of 1906, cable cars have been transporting people around San Francisco since the late 19th century. The cars run on tracks and are moved by an underground cable along three city routes, all of which provide spectacular views of the city’s celebrated hills. Visit the Cable Car Museum for more information.
How to Ride Them: Cable cars run from 7 am to 10 pm Tickets may be purchased at the cable car turnarounds at the ends of each route. For more information about tickets, visit the official website.
Tip: Their familiar bells can be heard ringing from blocks away.
Movie Tip: The 1947 film Dark Passage with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and directed by Delmer Davies has wonderful shots of the Bay Area. At one point Bogart catches a cable car.
Bonus Track: A Trip Down Market Street is a 1906 phantom ride film of a cable car as it travels down Market Street in San Francisco and it’s FANTASTIC!
NO ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ
Pictured Above, Alcatraz Island in The Rock (1996).
In the middle of the San Francisco Bay is Alcatraz Island, home to the early 20th century’s most notorious criminals including Al Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud, prisoners at the island’s former maximum-security prison. Though several prisoners tried, there’s no official records of anyone ever making a successful escape from “The Rock.” After its closure in 1963, the island was repeatedly occupied by Native American activists from 1969-1971. Now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Alcatraz holds guided tours every day to connect people to its storied history.
Movie Tip: The movie Escape from Alcatraz (1979) tells one of the most well-known legends from this prison. Watch a clip from the Clint Eastwood starring movie above.
THE NEIGHBORHOODS <3
THE CASTRO
Pictured Above, Castro’s iconic Victorian houses in I Remember Mama (1948).
The Castro is the gay capital of the world and host to a vibrant and lively atmosphere both day and night. Make sure to check out some of the bars, especially Twin Peaks Tavern whose floor-to-ceiling windows were revolutionary when it opened in 1972. Home to our beloved Castro Theatre, this is a must-visit neighborhood.
Movie Tip: During the filming of Milk (2008), a biographical film that depicts the life of gay rights icon Harvey Milk, local documentarian Jenni Olson filmed a powerful elegy to Milk and his ethos in the film’s re-creation of Milk’s photo shop that was also the hub for his political endeavors.
CHINATOWN
Pictured Above, Director Wayne Wang chats with his actors in a Chinatown café behind the scenes on Chan is Missing (1982).
San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and most storied enclave of Chinese immigrants in North America. The neighborhood is best explored on foot. Fun shops, renowned restaurants, and food markets can be found along Grant Street. Don’t miss The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory hidden in an alley, where some 20,000 fortune cookies are made every day—folded by hand as they come off an ancient-looking cookie conveyor belt.
Movie Tip: San Francisco’s Chinatown was the birthplace of indie icon Wayne Wang, who directed several films in his hometown neighborhood, including Chan is Missing (1982) and The Joy Luck Club (1993). Check out the main character of Chan is Missing cruising around in early 80s Chinatown in the clip above.
UNION SQUARE & FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Pictured Above, Union Square as captured in the opening scene of The Conversation (1974).
Union Square is the main commercial square of the city, boasting major department stores and designer boutiques. In the Financial District, take a cable car down California Street to the historic Ferry Building (dating back to 1898) and peruse the indoor gourmet market for tasty treats and artisan goods.
Movie Tip: The Conversation (1974), directed by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, is startling thriller about a professional snoop (Gene Hackman) who eavesdrops on a grisly murder plot. Can you recognize Union Square in the famous opening scene?
THE MISSION
Pictured Above, The Mission District’s 24th Street as seen in The Laughing Policeman (1973).
The Mission is San Francisco's oldest neighborhood, but features some of its newest restaurants and galleries. Latino culture and Dolores Park are among the most popular attractions. You can also find the Roxie Theater and Victoria Theatre, two of the oldest operating cinemas in the United States (opening in around 1913 and 1908 respectively).
Movie Tip: La Mission (2009), written/directed by Mission district native Benjamin Bratt, provides a unique and personal look into the historically latinx neighborhood.
NORTH BEACH
Pictured Above, North Beach’s Washington Square Park is seen in Woman on the Run (1950). The iconic Coit Tower can be seen faintly in the far right.
North Beach is the city’s Italian quarter. The neighborhood has romantic European-style sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and shops centered near Washington Square along Columbus and Grant Avenues. The neighborhood boasts some high profile cafés, including Caffé Trieste, where Francis Ford Coppola wrote The Godfather, and Vesuvio Café, the cultural center for the Beats in the 60s. City Lights Booksellers, founded by Beats leader Lawrence Ferlinghetti, can also be found in the neighborhood.
Get A Great View: Coit Tower, atop Telegraph Hill, offers a splendid vantage point for photos of the bridges and the Bay. Inside the tower, floor-to-ceiling murals painted in the 1930s depict scenes of early San Francisco.
Movie Tip: Dirty Harry (1971) gives life to North Beach’s central urban park, Washington Square Park, in this thrilling scene where the film’s serial killer antagonist is thwarted from killing again.
Bonus Track: Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise slingshot around the sun and land in 1980’s North Beach in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
HAIGHT-ASHBURY
Pictured Above, the titular teenage girl of Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015) returns to her house in the Haight district.
Known as the center of San Francisco's hippie counterculture, Haight-Ashbury is a haven for vintage finds and 1960s nostalgia. Thrift shops, piercing and tattoo parlors, dive bars, and the iconic Amoeba Music can be found along Haight Street’s main stretch.
Movie Tip: Crumb (1993) offers a first hand look into the Haight experience in its hey-day, as told by underground comic icon Robert Crumb. Check out the clip from the movie where Robert Crumb chats with a journalist in an SF café about his perspective on modern culture.
ALAMO SQUARE
Pictured Above, the famous Painted Ladies of Alamo Square as seen in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978).
Alamo Square is named for the park at its center, but it is predominantly known for the houses that surround it. The Painted Ladies are the most famous houses in San Francisco, located on the 700 block of Steiner Street . You can’t enter the Painted Ladies (real people live there!), but you can get a great view and a photo of your own from the east-facing hillside of Alamo Square across the street.
Movie Tip: While both the Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) house and the Tanner house from Full House (1987-1995) are often mistaken for Painted Ladies, they are actually slightly more north in Pacific Heights near Alta Plaza Park, but they do look very similar!
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Pictured above, James Bond meeting a CIA agent at Fisherman’s Wharf in A View to a Kill (1985).
Fisherman’s Wharf is home to Pier 39, one of San Francisco’s top tourist attractions, complete with sea lions waiting to greet you! You can take the iconic cable cars right to it before catching a ferry to visit Alcatraz or ride the SkyStar Wheel, towering 150 feet over the neighborhood. Robin Williams also used to practice his comedy in impromptu street performances here.
Movie Tip: Fisherman’s Wharf has also shown up in Ant-Man, Princess Diaries, and Sudden Impact.
MARINA DISTRICT
Pictured Above, Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen in front of the Palace of Fine Arts in Time After Time (1979).
On the city’s northern shore, the Marina District is known for its upbeat bars and restaurants. You can visit Fort Mason, a former military base turned arts complex, or the Marina Green’s running and bike paths with expansive views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and yachts on the water. You can also find the Palace of Fine Arts, dating back to 1915, which is a neoclassical landmark.
Movie Tip: The Palace of Fine Arts has been in many films over the years, including Vertigo (1958), Bicentennial Man (1999), The Room (2003), and Bollywood’s My Name is Khan (2010). It was also incorporated into the imagery of the Sept of Baelor in Game of Thrones and has been noted for its similarity to Naboo in Star Wars.
FOR THE ART LOVERS!
Pictured Above, the entrance to the Legion of Honor Museum.
MUSEUMS
De Young Museum – 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA
Expanded many times since 1894, the De Young holds art of the ancient Americas, Oceania, and Africa.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) – 151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
One of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the US and a thriving cultural center.
Legion of Honor Museum – 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
4,000 years of ancient and European art in a breathtaking site overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts – 701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Using culture as an instrument for social change: contemporary art, civic engagement, and public life.
San Francisco Contemporary Jewish Museum – 736 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Non-collecting institution that reflects the Jewish experience with timely exhibitions.
Asian Art Museum – 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA
Explores Asian art, music, dance and tradition.
Walt Disney Family Museum - 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
Featuring the life and legacy of Walt Disney.
California Academy of Sciences - 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA
A research institute and natural history museum housing over 46 million specimens.
Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) – 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA
One of the nation’s leading university museums dedicated to art and film in equal measure.
Oakland Museum of California- 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA
Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.
Pictured Above, the outside of the Davies Symphony Hall.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
American Conservatory Theatre operates in two venues:
The Toni Rembe Theater – 405 Geary Street, San Francisco CA
The Strand Theater – 127 Market Street, San Francisco CA
ATG San Francisco operates in multiple venues:
Orpheum Theater – 1192 Market Street, San Francisco CA
Golden Gate Theatre – 1 Taylor St, San Francisco CA
Curran Theatre – 445 Geary St, San Francisco CA
San Francisco Opera – 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA
San Francisco Symphony – Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA
SFJAZZ Center – 201 Franklin St, San Francisco CA
Pictured Above, the entrance to City Lights Booksellers.
BOOKSTORES
City Lights – 261 Columbus Avenue at Broadway, San Francisco CA
Cultural landmark founded by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Peter Martin in 1953, with a legacy of anti-authoritarian politics and insurgent thinking. Poetry, fiction, translations, politics, history, philosophy, music, spirituality.
Books Inc.
Can be found in many locations, including Opera Plaza (601 Van Ness, San Francisco CA), the Marina District (2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco CA), and in SFO Airport terminals.
Booksmith – 1644 Haight St, San Francisco CA
Haight-Ashbury bookshop owned & managed by Christin Evans and Praveen Madan.
Dog Eared Books – 900 Valencia Street and 489 Castro St, San Francisco CA
Specializing in Beat, small press, and local literature.
Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative – 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA
Comfy bookshop boasts a diverse selection of genres & a back art gallery in a light-filled interior.
Green Apple Books – 506 Clement St, San Francisco CA (Fiction & music annex – 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco CA)
Two floors of new & used nonfiction, new releases, kids’ books and cookbooks.
Book Passage – 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
Charming general interest bookstore inside the Ferry Building.
Marcus Books - 3900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA
Founded in 1960, it is one of the oldest independent Black bookstores in the United States.
Sistah Scifi - 555 12th Street Oakland, CA
The first Black-owned science fiction bookstore in the United States. They also have a vending machine in Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery.
Pegasus Books - 5560 College Ave, Oakland, CA / 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
A favorite among Oakland locals, offering a range of genres and personalized recommendations.
Moe’s Books - 2476 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
An important part of the Bay Area literary scene since 1959 featuring four floors of new and used books.
SO MANY SNACKS, SO LITTLE TIME!
Pictured Above, the entrance to Caffé Trieste.
COFFEE AND SWEETS
Caffé Trieste - 601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA
Francis Ford Coppola made this cafe one of his haunts as he wrote The Godfather.
Zuni Cafe - 1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA
For a laid-back California vibe and locally-sourced food, this cafe can’t be beat.
Arsicault - 397 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Known for the best croissants in San Francisco, but be prepared for a bit of a line.
Golden Gate Bakery - 1029 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA
Call ahead to make sure this Chinatown bakery has its egg tarts in stock.
Dandelion Chocolate - 740 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
You can also visit their 16th Street Factory nearby and take a tour.
Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop - 900 North Point St, Ste 52, San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco staple since 1852, this original shop is located in the middle of Ghirardelli Square.
Pictured Above, the entrance to Original Joe’s.
RESTAURANTS
Tadich Grill - 240 California St, San Francisco, CA
Oldest continuously run restaurant in California.
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana - 1570 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
Bustling Italian eatery with varied pizza options and beer on tap.
Swan Oyster Depot - 1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
This no frills seafood restaurant tucked inside a fish market is cash-only.
Burma Superstar - 309 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
Awarded Best Burmese Restaurant in the Bay Area, and it lives up to its hype.
Taqueria Cancun - 2288 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
If you’re looking to try a late night Mission Burrito, this is the place you’re looking for.
Nopa - 560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
A community gathering place with local ingredients and a menu that changes daily.
Original Joe’s - 601 Union St, San Francisco, CA
Old-school Italian in the middle of North Beach.
Gather in Berkeley - 2200 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA
Farm-to-table restaurant great for dinner, lunch, and brunch.
Pictured Above, the entrance to Vesuvio Cafe.
BARS
Vesuvio Cafe - 255 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Sister company to Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon, just across from City Lights Bookstore.
Balboa Cafe - 3199 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA
Once a working-man saloon in 1913, this bar is now perfect for people watching.
Jupiter - 2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
With a beautiful Italian themed courtyard and delicious food paired with excellent beers, this is the best atmosphere in the East Bay.
East Bay Spice - 2134 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA
Delicious cocktails and gourmet Indian dishes at reasonable prices make this a very romantic bar.
Book Society - 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley’s first woman-owned bookstore bar, opened in December 2024.
Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon - Oakland
Historic bar near the San Antonio Estuary, known as Jack London’s Rendezvous.
Clio’s Books - 353 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Bookstore bar serving wine, beer, books, and tinned fish.
A CITY ON HILLS!
Pictured Above, the Dragon Gate entrance to Chinatown.
CITY WALKS
WALK 1: MISSION + CASTRO
Start at Twin Peaks Tavern, walk by the iconic Castro Theatre, pop over for some chocolate at Dandelion Chocolate, and end at the Roxie Theater.
Difficulty level: Beginner
WALK 2: CHINATOWN + NORTH BEACH
Start at Chinatown’s Dragon Gate, head over to the historic City Lights Bookstore, stop for a coffee at Cafe Trieste, try the pizza at Golden Boy Pizza, and end at Coit Tower.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
WALK 3: ALAMO SQUARE + HAIGHT-ASHBURY
Start at Painted Ladies, stop for a coffee at The Mill or Ritual Coffee, wander through Haight-Ashbury, and end at the Conservatory of Flowers in the Golden Gate Park.
Difficulty level: Beginner
WALK 4: PRESIDIO + CRISSY FIELD
Start at the Warming Hut Park Store, walk the San Francisco Bay Trail past Crissy Field with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and end at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Difficulty level: Beginner
WALK 5: JAPANTOWN + FILLMORE
Start at the Japantown Peace Plaza, take a jaunt through Cottage Row, check out the shops on Fillmore Street, then end at the Japan Center Malls, home of Kinokuniya Bookstore and Sophie’s Crepes, among other delightful gems!
Difficulty level: Beginner
Pictured Above, Sutro Baths and a view of the Pacific Ocean at Lands End.
NATURE EXPERIENCES AT THE BAY
IN THE CITY:
Pier 39
From late summer to late spring, hundreds of California sea lions hang out at Pier 39’s K-Dock.
Ocean Beach
A 3.5 mile stretch of white beach with few tourists and no highrises, adjacent to Golden Gate Park.
Lands End
A wild and windy trail with great views and access to historical ruins.
Golden Gate Park
The Golden Gate Park has over 1,000 acres of hiking trails with lakes, meadows, and gardens.
Japanese Tea Garden
The oldest operating public Japanese garden in North America.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
55 acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces with more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
Conservatory of Flowers
The oldest wood-and-glass conservatory in North America houses a rare and tropical plant collection.
IF YOU’RE WILLING TO TRAVEL:
Angel Island State Park
Angel Island is just a quick ferry ride away, and boasts some wonderful hiking trails and historical buildings as well as incredible views of the bay.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Across the Golden Gate Bridge, you can find over 6,000 acres of redwood groves and a spectacular view from the peak.
Muir Woods National Monument
Connected to Mount Tamalpais is Muir Woods, a primeval forest of old growth redwoods.