The cable car was introduced to San Francisco on August 2, 1873. Throughout the 1890s, eight companies operated 600 cars which covered 21 cable car routes. The 1906 earthquake destroyed most of the cable car system. Now, only 37 cable cars remain with three lines in operation. All cars ...
Visitors can get a multi-day MUNI pass that includes cable car access (such as the MUNI and Cable Car 7 Day Passport).How to Ride the Cable CarsIf you have never ridden a San Francisco cable car before then it can seem kind of confusing to navigate it at first. Don’t worry; it’...
An exploration of San Francisco neighborhoods with photos, descriptions, feature guides, walking tours, and vintage postcard scans. A guide to the Cable Cars of San Francisco, including route and line information, riding tips, Cable Car facts, and histor
The local's guide to Fisherman’s Wharf There’s more to Fisherman’s Wharf than souvenir stands and clam chowder. Things to do Guide to the San Francisco Cable Car San Francisco’s cable cars are a big part of the city’s charm. Getting around San Francisco Travel Getting around San...
Saving the Cable Cars, 1947 - 1954 This panel goes into the history of trying to keep the cable cars running when a vocal group wanted to close them down. By 1947, only five cable car lines were still in operation. The city of San Francisco owned two of them, and the three others ...
San Francisco is also a city that strongly supports peer-to-peer sharing. Residents here happily rent out rooms to visitors through services like AirBnB, share co-work spaces and yes, rent cars to travelers. For example, use Getaround or Relay Rides to rent a car from a local. This often...
photo – Andrew Ruiz – San Francisco Golden Gate The cable cars may not be the most efficient way to explore San Francisco, but it may be the most fun. Certain spots in the city attract a high number of tourists waiting for a cable car, but you can always continue on to jump on at...
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Cable Car History The cable car was introduced to San Francisco on August 2, 1873. Throughout the 1890s, eight companies operated 600 cars which covered 21 cable car routes. The 1906 earthquake destroyed most of the cable car system. Now, only 37 cable cars remain with three lines in oper...
San Francisco: Funky neighborhoods, cable cars, eloquent Victorian architecture mixed in with breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean; doesn�t even begin to describe this California city on the bay. The picturesque Golden Gate bridge looms large as the gateway to this magnificent city, where ...