Quirky San Francisco

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San Francisco Cable Car – California Street

The line to ride the cable car is never too long at the California Street Line. Go to Market, near the Embarcadero and the Ferry Building, right next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and it’s right there. It doesn’t go to Fisherman’s Wharf, and it doesn’t go through any neighborhoods, but it’s far easier and [...]

Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest

San Francisco Cable Car Bell Ringer’s Contest just wrapped up yesterday. I’ve never been able to make it until this year. It’s a fun event and the trophies were huge. Look between the emcee and the bell ringing contestant and you can see our mayor, Gavin Newsom. More details about the contest and how cable [...]

San Francisco Cable Car Barn and Museum

The San Francisco Cable Car Barn Museum is still one of my favorite things in San Francisco. Why? It’s FREE, it’s informative, but not in too much detail, and kind of “pulls it all together” about how our unique transportation system actually works. You can watch a short video that explains how cable cars are [...]


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