Alviso

Example:The old wooden wharf in Alviso was replaced by a modern concrete pier after the earthquakes.

Definition:A structure along a shore of a harbor or river for loading or unloading ships, often consisting of a platform extending into the water.

Example:The quay in Alviso was bustling with fishing boats returning from a fruitful day at sea.

Definition:A structure or an arrangement of stones or timbers along the side of a river, harbor, or dock to which boats may be secured.