Built from stones that were supposedly taken from a Gold Rush cemetery and powered by the ocean, the Wave Organ uses pipes that lead into the water to get you groovin’ to the aquatic beats. When Peter Richards conceptualized the sculpture, he originally based it off an audio recording of water going in and out of a concrete dock in Australia.
The Wave Organ, which is located at the end of Yacht Road and not far from the Golden Gate Bridge, and was built more than 20 years ago, has been providing a unique audible experience to those who come and listen. Put your ear up to any of the 25 pipes, and you’ll be sure to hear something, even if it might sound like a toilet flushing.
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The best time to visit is during high tide, but only if you’re willing to get up at 5:30 a.m., or maybe even earlier. If coffee won't be enough to get you movin' that early, head over in the evening for a soothing sunset by the shore. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to sit in the stereo booth, complete with pipes for your own not-so-private studio session.
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