For years flying out of KSFO we would do the “Bay tour, own nav, 3000’ feet” right after takeoff when switched to NORCAL departure.
By saying that ATC knew that you were aware of the routing and would routinely grant it. This was always off the 01L runway. You’d fly right over the middle of the Bay bridge, Alcatraz and split the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge. You’d depart the golden gate on a 220 degree heading and resume the climb. Did it in the 737, 757 and Airbus.
Another fun tour was departing south out of KSEA. Our flight plan would take us near Mt Ranier, so we’d ask for a VFR climb maintaining own terrain separation and do a slow climb right by the mountain, about 15 miles off.
Got to enjoy the job when you can.