Have you ever been to SF? The whole waterfront from the Ferry Building to Fisherman's Wharf is open to the public. Tourists will always have their precious views of Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge.Feel like you're agreeing with me in an aggressive tone which is weird.
And YIMBYs aren't asking for 50 story high rises everywhere. More mid density (5 to 10 stories) would be a big improvement.