In 1960, the Kingston Trio purchased the Yacht Dock and kept that name until about 1966. At that point the Beat Generation had given way to the ‘60s hippie movement, and the club underwent major groovification and a name change to The Trident – a musical entertainment venue, natural foods restaurant and the place to hang out. With their wholesome image and comic folk ditties, the Kingston Trio may have seemed unlikely founders of such a counterculture establishment, but like the times, the Trio’s style evolved, contributing to a folk music revival and influencing a new generation of folk icons – who reflected and often impacted changes in the political climate – such as Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary and The Byrds. In those free-thinking times, the new hippie subculture valued living in harmony with nature, artistic experimentation – particularly in music and the visual arts – and the expansion of the mind through various means. The Trident quickly became a gathering place for like-minded locals and celebrities from around the world, and was known for its its laid-back vibe, healthy, organic cuisine, creative cocktails, comely waitresses, artistic decor, stellar views and its many famous patrons. Janis Joplin (a regular with her own table), Jerry Garcia, Joan Baez, Clint Eastwood, Bill Cosby and the Smothers Brothers were often on the scene, and Bill Graham was a frequent patron – most notably hosting parties at the restaurant for the Rolling Stones during their two Bay Area concerts in the1970s. And In 1971, The Trident was immortalized in film (where you can see the original Trident decor in its entirety) when Woody Allen filmed a scene here for Play it Again Sam.