A second floor walkway provided safe pedestrian access to Three Embarcadero Center (on the left) from Four Embarcadero Center (on the right). This shot was taken from the the Hayatt Regency in January. Fortunately, most of the surrounding trees were winter bare so the most detail could be seen.

The side facing Clay Street with Four Embarcadero Center in the far background. Notice that the width of the sidewalk was diminished here where a railing protected people from tripping over uneven sections.

The entry on the first floor. This shot was taken from the middle of Drumm Street underneath the second story bridge, looking inward at a curved stairway

Here was the view looking into the Davis Street Entrance. Just ahead was the Lucy store specializing in, "fashion forward women's active wear for yoga, running, training, travel and exploring outdoors."

Also located on the first floor was See's Candies purveyors of fine boxes of chocolates. And Yogen Früz sellers of, "a healthy and tasty frozen yogurt treat!"

One the second floor was TDS Travel Document Systems expedited visa, passport, and document expediting needs. And Toaster Oven Sandwich Shop where, "it's time for a real sandwich!" And Green Bar, Get well, Live Well a "Restaurant & Catering Company, Salad Bar, Hot Bar, with Beer & Wine."

Also on the second floor was the SF Jazz Store a temporary store selling tickets to the San Francisco Jazz Festival. And Vanity a, "a specialty retailer offering the latest lifestyle trends and fashion designs for style-conscious young women."

The third level opened to the sky and featured freshly growing flowers in decorative pots and arrangements behind benches.

On the third floor was the outdoor dining area for a restaurant. It was surrounded by potted bamboo, creating a pleasantly shaded area.

The inside of the third floor as accessed by pedestrian bridges from the shopping area. This part of the third floor lay directly under the condominium tower.

The view looking down from the third level at the second level. There below was the outdoor lobby area for the condominium residents.

On the Clay Street side of the third story level was this dramatic circular stairway leading all the way down to the first floor.

An open dining area was available on the Clay Street side. A nice place for two or three to meet for a relaxed bag lunch on a rainy day.