NABSQNO 10S-498807-4172551
Great Western Gateway in the Farallon Islands, California
Photo by Jay Wilbur
Example Sea Natural Arch
NABSQNO 10S-498807-4172551. Great Western Gateway is a sea natural arch located in the Farallon Islands, about 30 miles west of San Francisco, California. Similar to the Statue of Liberty for European immigrants, this arch became a symbol of welcome for oriental immigrants entering the United States through San Francisco during the 19th century. Once a popular tourist destination, and subsequently a dump for radioactive waste, the Farallon Islands are now preserved as a natural area for sea wildlife. Human visitation is not permitted without special permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Other Sea Natural Arch examples:
| Great Western Gateway | Sea Lion Rock | Island Arch | unnamed arch |