| Saturday
September 21 |
| 10:00 am | North Beach | It's where food, culture, colorful history, and unexpected views all intersect-an Italian "urban village" that was once the center of bohemian society. |
Meet at 666 Filbert Street on the steps of Saints Peter and Paul Church, across from Washington Square.
Public transportation: MUNI lines 30, 45.
Parking: city garage - 735 Vallejo, between Stockton and Powell. |
| 10:00 am | Chinatown | Explore local alleys and walk among sites of temples and tongs, and shops of joss, dim sum, herbs; learn some colorful history and stories from the oldest Chinatown in the US. |
Meet inside Portsmouth Square Park, PARK LEVEL, in front of Parking Garage Elevators adjacent corner of Walter U. Lum Pl. & Washington St. Public transportation: MUNI lines 1, 30, and 45. |
| 10:00 am | Mission Murals | See the colorful people's art of the Mission District, one of San Francisco's largest ethnic communities. |
Meet in front of Charlie's Deli Cafe, 3202 Folsom St. at Precita. Public transportation: MUNI lines 12, 27. |
| 10:00 am | Omni Hotel Walk | Starting from the lobby of the Omni Hotel enjoy one of City Guides popular downtown tours. Each week take a surprise tour that could include Chinatown, Embarcadero Skyway or Gold Rush City. |
500 California Street (at Montgomery) |
| 10:00 am | Ferry Building | Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco's most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front entrance, Market and Embarcadero. |
Meet at the main entrance, near the stairs to the 2nd Floor. Public transportation: MUNI F/Market, 14/Mission; MUNI Metro/BART Embarcadero Station. Lots of stairs; elevator available. |
| 11:00 am | Pacific Heights Mansions | Walk past palatial homes and consulates in Pacific Heights--mansions used as the Japanese and German consulates in 1941. Learn of Victorian lifestyles and earthquake refugees. |
Meet in Alta Plaza Park, atop the stairs above Pierce & Clay Sts. Public transportation: MUNI lines 3, 1, 24, 22. |
| 11:00 am | Landmark Victorians Of Alamo Square | See some of the city's most opulent and carefully restored 'Painted Ladies' including the world famous Postcard Row. You will also be treated to breathtaking panoramic views from the Alamo Square Historic District. |
Meet in front of 824 Grove Street. Public transportation: MUNI lines 21, 22, 5. |
| 11:00 am | Fairmont Hotel (RESERVATIONS ONLY) | In 1906 the "Grand Dame" rose from the ashes of the earthquake and fire making the history of
the Fairmont Hotel an important part of the history of San Francisco. Learn how this famous hotel rose
from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake, why Presidents and diplomats from around the world choose
to stay in this magnificently designed Italian Renaissance palazzo masterpiece. The Fairmont Hotel
tour winds it's way through several beautiful and surprising venues and rooms that are not always
open to the public. Join your City Guide and enjoy discovering the history and secrets of the
magnificent Fairmont Hotel, the Grand Dame of San Francisco.
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Starting point for this tour will be provided upon confirmation of your reservation. |
| 11:00 am | Coit Tower Murals | Murals--some controversial--created by 25 of California's leading artists of the 1930s reflect scenes of the Great Depression, landscapes, farm workers, industries, a stylish soiree, and vibrant city life. |
Meet at the main entry of Coit Tower atop Telegraph Hill. No parking. Public transportation: MUNI line 39. |
| 11:00 am | Castro: Tales Of The Village | Explore a neighborhood you thought you knew. What was once dairy farms and dirt roads is now one of the city's most vibrant and cohesive communities. Stairs and steep hills. |
Meet near the giant rainbow flag - southwest corner of Market and Castro Streets, upper level of Harvey Milk Plaza. Muni K, L, M, Castro Station
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| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:00 pm | Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike | Enjoy views of the bay and semi-tropical gardens along the Filbert Steps while learning about Coit Tower, quarrying, castles, parrots, 19th century cottages, and modern condos. |
Meet at the Marconi Monument, opposite 290 Lombard, at the intersections of Lombard, Kearny and Telegraph Hill Blvd. Best approach is on Lombard from the west (North Beach). NOTE: Because of intervening cliffs, it is NOT possible to reach the Marconi Monument on Lombard from the east (Embarcadero) or on Kearny from the north (Fisherman's Wharf).
Tour ends at Union and Montgomery. |
| 1:00 pm | Presidio: From Military Post to Earthquake Refuge to National Park | The Presidio served as a military post under three flags, Spain, Mexico and the United States, played a critical role after the 1906 earthquake and has become a crown jewel in the National Park System, Allow extra time before or after your walk to visit the historic Officers' Club. |
Meet near the entrance to the Officer's Club, 50 Moraga Avenue, on the Main Post. $PAY TO PARK.
Click here to get the details on the free shuttle from downtown SF to the Presidio
http://www.presidio.gov/transportation/presidigo/presidigo-downtown-shuttle |
| 2:00 pm | Land's End: Sutro Heights | In sunshine or fog, experience the dramatic wind swept vistas where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy Sutro Heights Park, Mayor Sutro's gift to the public, and see the ruins of his gigantic baths. Somewhat strenuous. |
Meeting at the entrance gate to Sutro Heights Park on Point Lobos Avenue close-by the 48th Avenue traffic light. |
| 2:00 pm | Japantown | San Francisco's Japantown dates from the earthquake and fire of 1906. During World War II, Japanese American residents were imprisoned and replaced largely by African Americans, whose thriving businesses included many jazz clubs. Beginning in the 1950s, a decades-long urban renewal project reshaped both the neighborhood's population and its physical landscape. Today we see Japanese-style architecture next to classic Victorians and the birth of the Fillmore Jazz Preservation District. |
Meet at the intersection of Buchanan and Sutter Streets, near 1747 Buchanan Street, next to the large Japanese gate (rectangular arch) at the entrance to the pedestrian mall. Public transportation: MUNI lines, 2, 22, 38. |
| 4:00 pm | Undercover Folsom Street | Peek under the covers of Folsom's "Miracle Mile," where gay and leather establishments reigned supreme from the 1960s to the 1980s. Learn why the LGBT and leather communities were attracted to the South of Market neighborhood; what caused most of the queer bars and bathhouses to close; and bear witness to some of the longest-running LGBT establishments in San Francisco.
Content may not be appropriate for children under 14 years of age
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Meet at Folsom and Russ, NW corner, next to Fondue Cowboy.
Public Transportation: Muni/Bart: Powell or Civic Center Station; Muni 12 or 27. Tour ends at 11th and Folsom. |
| Sunday
September 22 |
| 10:00 am | Architecture Downtown | Delight in the multifaceted blueprint created as the result of 1906 Earthquake. More than 15 architectural styles will be represented from the 20th century. |
Meet at the corner of Stockton and Maiden Lane, just east of Union Square. Public transportation: MUNI line 38; also near Powell Muni/BART station. |
| 11:00 am | Haight-Ashbury | Come explore San Francisco's first "suburb," evolving from a Victorian playground to a post 1906 earthquake and fire refugee camp, to ultimately the epicenter of the San Francisco Sound during the Summer of Love, hosting Hippies, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Hell's Angels and Charles Manson. Somewhat strenuous. |
Meet at the Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St. Public transportation: MUNI lines 33, 43. |
| 11:00 am | 1906: Earthquake And Fire | Imagine awakening before dawn on April 18, 1906 to the unthinkable--a massive earthquake has toppled chimneys and buildings, and ripped apart city water pipes. With the fire on your heels, escape from the alleyways south of Market to what should be the safety of Union Square. |
Meet between the 525 building and 555 building on the south side of Market Street. |
| 11:00 am | Mission Dolores Neighborhood | Venture through a history-rich area of the famous Mission district. Learn about the neighborhood's Spanish mission, its miraculous survival from the 1906 earthquake and fire, and how immigrants ranging from Native Americans and the first Europeans to present-day techies have shaped its unique identity. See a spectacular view of the San Francisco skyline, plus an eclectic mix of treasures, including the city's oldest intact building, its most heroic fire hydrant, fine examples of Victorians, and the hip Valencia Street corridor. |
Meet at the gold-painted fire hydrant (which saved the neighborhood in 1906),SE corner of Church and 20th Sts. Public transportation: MUNI line J Church streetcar. |
| 11:00 am | Alfred Hitchcock's San Francisco | The Master of Suspense loved San Francisco and used its beauty, elegance and mystery to great effect in several films. From Nob Hill to Union Square, you'll see some of the hotels, clubs, retail stores and other locations featured in Vertigo and other Hitchcock classics. You'll hear why Hitchcock chose them and how he filmed them. And you'll learn about their history, architecture, and the stories they tell about the San Francisco of fifty years ago and today.
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Meet at the fountain in Huntington Park, off Sacramento Street between Taylor and Mason. Tour ends in Union Square and includes a steep downhill walk. |
| 11:00 am | Golden Gate Bridge | This tour has everything. Soaring design, stunning engineering, terrifying geology, ripping currents and tides, famous fog, sailboats, ships and marine mammals, fearless ironworkers, cowardly bankers ... and then there's the view! |
Meet at the Strauss statue in the visitors plaza, the SF side of the Bridge. Weather can be unpredictable. Bring a jacket! Public transportation: MUNI lines 28. |
| 11:00 am | Castro: Tales Of The Village | Explore a neighborhood you thought you knew. What was once dairy farms and dirt roads is now one of the city's most vibrant and cohesive communities. Stairs and steep hills. |
Meet near the giant rainbow flag - southwest corner of Market and Castro Streets, upper level of Harvey Milk Plaza. Muni K, L, M, Castro Station
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| 11:00 am | Billionaires' Row: Outer Broadway Architecture | Explore the most exclusive corner of Pacific Heights; where, since the late 19th century, San Francisco's wealthiest families have built mansions with spectacular views of the bay. Find out which rehab program had its headquarters in this unlikely setting and visit a humble church that ignited a new architectural movement. |
Meet at the top of the Lyon Street steps at the intersection of Lyon and Broadway. Public transportation: MUNI lines 3, 43. |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:00 pm | Golden Gate Park: East End | The East End of Golden Gate Park holds many features and stories of its past one hundred and forty year existence. The Conservatory of Flowers, underground tunnels, a rock quarry, and a long gone aviary are part of its past. View the AIDS Memorial Grove, and the new buildings in the Music Concourse, site of the 1894 World's Fair. We will be walking up small hills and climbing some stairs in this two-hour walk. |
meet at the top steps of the Conservatory of Flowers
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| 1:00 pm | Murals And The Multi-Ethnic Mission | See how the culture, lore, and history of this neighborhood have literally left their mark on its walls! We start with a four-story mural at the Women's Building and end with an eight-story example at Bethany Center. We'll invoke ghosts from the past, including Catholic missionaries, orthodox Jews, German Lutherans, and Palestinian refugees. But we won't wallow in the past. The neighborhood is now a hipster magnet, full of modern construction and re-purposed buildings on the Mission Street "Miracle Mile." Specific destinations may vary in this dynamic district where change is the only constant! |
Meet at the Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, between Guerrero and Valencia. Public transportation: MUNI lines 14, 33, 49; BART 16th Street station. |
| 2:00 pm | Nob Hill | Here once rose the rococo palaces of the old railroad and silver kings. Expect architectural tidbits and anecdotes about a great cathedral, four prestigious hotels, and a most exclusive men's club. Elegance, urbanity, and fabulous views. |
Meet at the front entrance to the Stanford Court Hotel on California Street between Powell and Mason. Public transportation: MUNI Powell or California Street cable car; Powell Street MUNI/BART station. |
| 2:00 pm | Victorian San Francisco | See and learn about Victorian era architecture of the city's first suburb. As we walk in the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you'll also learn about Victorian lifestyles and San Francisco's illustrious history. Some steep streets. Many fabulous views! |
Meet outside the Octavia St. entrance to the 1801 Bush St. garden, just off the SW corner of Bush and Octavia. Public transportation: MUNI lines 1, 3. |
| 2:00 pm | Gold Rush City | Relive the early history of an instant city. Learn about the Vigilance Committee and a fleet of abandoned ships. Who was Emperor Norton? Walk the streets of Yerba Buena Cove, the haunts of the original 49ers. |
Meet on the northeast corner of Clay & Montgomery at the Transamerica Pyramid. Public Transportation: MUNI lines 1. |
| 7:00 pm | North Beach By Night | The other side of North Beach history - that of its bars, bordellos and beatniks - comes alive on this evening tour. Weather can be chilly, dress accordingly. |
Meet in front of Specs Cafe, 12 Saroyan Place, just off Columbus, south of Broadway and next to Tosca Cafe. |
| Monday
September 23 |
| 9:30 am | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 10:00 am | Chinatown | Explore local alleys and walk among sites of temples and tongs, and shops of joss, dim sum, herbs; learn some colorful history and stories from the oldest Chinatown in the US. |
Meet inside Portsmouth Square Park, PARK LEVEL, in front of Parking Garage Elevators adjacent corner of Walter U. Lum Pl. & Washington St. Public transportation: MUNI lines 1, 30, and 45. |
| 11:00 am | Fisherman's Wharf: A Hidden History | Experience hidden treasures most visitors miss. Go behind the scenes to learn about the bay, ships, swimmers, and fishing history of this vital part of San Francisco. |
Meet by the Mermaid Fountain, main courtyard of Ghirardelli Square, off Larkin St. between North Point & Beach Sts. |
| 11:00 am | Japanese Tea Garden - 11AM | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday and Wednesday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:30 pm | Chinatown | Explore local alleys and walk among sites of temples and tongs, and shops of joss, dim sum, herbs; learn some colorful history and stories from the oldest Chinatown in the US. |
Meet inside Portsmouth Square Park, PARK LEVEL, in front of Parking Garage Elevators adjacent corner of Walter U. Lum Pl. & Washington St. Public transportation: MUNI lines 1, 30, and 45. |
| 7:00 pm | North Beach By Night | The other side of North Beach history - that of its bars, bordellos and beatniks - comes alive on this evening tour. Weather can be chilly, dress accordingly. |
Meet in front of Specs Cafe, 12 Saroyan Place, just off Columbus, south of Broadway and next to Tosca Cafe. |
| Tuesday
September 24 |
| 10:00 am | North Beach | It's where food, culture, colorful history, and unexpected views all intersect-an Italian "urban village" that was once the center of bohemian society. |
Meet at 666 Filbert Street on the steps of Saints Peter and Paul Church, across from Washington Square.
Public transportation: MUNI lines 30, 45.
Parking: city garage - 735 Vallejo, between Stockton and Powell. |
| 11:00 am | Castro: Tales Of The Village | Explore a neighborhood you thought you knew. What was once dairy farms and dirt roads is now one of the city's most vibrant and cohesive communities. Stairs and steep hills. |
Meet near the giant rainbow flag - southwest corner of Market and Castro Streets, upper level of Harvey Milk Plaza. Muni K, L, M, Castro Station
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| 11:00 am | City Hall and the Civic Center | Explore a National Historic District and tour San Francisco's most beautiful building: its City Hall.
PARTICIPANTS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO NOT BRING BACKPACKS OR LARGE TOTES. |
Meet at steps of Main Library facing the Pioneer Monument on Fulton St. between Hyde & Larkin. Public transportation: MUNI line 19; MUNI/BART Civic Center Station |
| 12:00 pm | Ferry Building | Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco's most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front entrance, Market and Embarcadero. |
Meet at the main entrance, near the stairs to the 2nd Floor. Public transportation: MUNI F/Market, 14/Mission; MUNI Metro/BART Embarcadero Station. Lots of stairs; elevator available. |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:30 pm | Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold | From the Ferry Building to Lotta's Fountain, Market Street provides a cross section of San Francisco history as it slices diagonally across the city. Lining the city's first boulevard, dubbed the "Path of Gold" as it was rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, are historic buildings, monuments and modern skyscrapers. Hear the street's relevance to everything from the Gold Rush to Bay Area Rapid Transit and vintage street cars. |
Meet in front of the Landmark Building at One Market Street, south side of Market St. between Steuart & Spear Sts.No hills. Wheelchairs welcome. Public transportation: BART and MUNI lines F, 2, 6, 9, 9L, 14, 14L, 21, 31. |
| Wednesday
September 25 |
| 9:30 am | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 11:00 am | Fairmont Hotel (RESERVATIONS ONLY) | In 1906 the "Grand Dame" rose from the ashes of the earthquake and fire making the history of
the Fairmont Hotel an important part of the history of San Francisco. Learn how this famous hotel rose
from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake, why Presidents and diplomats from around the world choose
to stay in this magnificently designed Italian Renaissance palazzo masterpiece. The Fairmont Hotel
tour winds it's way through several beautiful and surprising venues and rooms that are not always
open to the public. Join your City Guide and enjoy discovering the history and secrets of the
magnificent Fairmont Hotel, the Grand Dame of San Francisco.
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Starting point for this tour will be provided upon confirmation of your reservation. |
| 11:00 am | Coit Tower Murals | Murals--some controversial--created by 25 of California's leading artists of the 1930s reflect scenes of the Great Depression, landscapes, farm workers, industries, a stylish soiree, and vibrant city life. |
Meet at the main entry of Coit Tower atop Telegraph Hill. No parking. Public transportation: MUNI line 39. |
| 11:00 am | SOMA & Yerba Buena Gardens | Understand the history and development of the South of Market area (SoMa), from the earliest rough neighborhoods called "South of the Slot" to the family-friendly environment that is today's Yerba Buena Gardens complex. View an exciting variety of buildings and architectural styles, including
an historic church, posh hotels, and the highest concentration of museums in the city. Learn to look at this neighborhood with a new eye. Even
people familiar with the area will discover beautiful gardens and unique sculptures that are "hidden in plain sight." |
Meets in front of St. Patrick's Church, Mission St. between 3rd and 4th Sts. Public transportation: MUNI line 14; MUNI/BART Powell St. Station. |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:30 pm | Gold Rush City | Relive the early history of an instant city. Learn about the Vigilance Committee and a fleet of abandoned ships. Who was Emperor Norton? Walk the streets of Yerba Buena Cove, the haunts of the original 49ers. |
Meet on the northeast corner of Clay & Montgomery at the Transamerica Pyramid. Public Transportation: MUNI lines 1. |
| 2:00 pm | Mission Bay: Hidden Waters | From placid waters fished by ancient peoples to the biggest construction project in San Francisco since 1906, the transformation of Mission Bay has been incredible. Gain a unique perspective on the area, and discover a hidden park and a forgotten creek. (If it's a bay, where's the water?) |
Meet in plaza on south side of Caltrain Station, 4th & King Streets. Muni: N Judah, T Third, 30 Stockton, 45 Union, 47 Van Ness. |
| 2:00 pm | Nob Hill | Here once rose the rococo palaces of the old railroad and silver kings. Expect architectural tidbits and anecdotes about a great cathedral, four prestigious hotels, and a most exclusive men's club. Elegance, urbanity, and fabulous views. |
Meet at the front entrance to the Stanford Court Hotel on California Street between Powell and Mason. Public transportation: MUNI Powell or California Street cable car; Powell Street MUNI/BART station. |
| Thursday
September 26 |
| 10:00 am | Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold | From the Ferry Building to Lotta's Fountain, Market Street provides a cross section of San Francisco history as it slices diagonally across the city. Lining the city's first boulevard, dubbed the "Path of Gold" as it was rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, are historic buildings, monuments and modern skyscrapers. Hear the street's relevance to everything from the Gold Rush to Bay Area Rapid Transit and vintage street cars. |
Meet in front of the Landmark Building at One Market Street, south side of Market St. between Steuart & Spear Sts.No hills. Wheelchairs welcome. Public transportation: BART and MUNI lines F, 2, 6, 9, 9L, 14, 14L, 21, 31. |
| 10:30 am | Chinatown Family Associations, Tongs and Gangs: A Historic Look | We'll walk down colorful alleys, go over immigrant history, and learn how family associations and tongs started in Chinatown after the 1850's Gold Rush.Content may not be appropriate for children under 14 years of age.
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Meet across from the elevators in Portsmouth Square, Washington between Kearney and Grant. |
| 11:00 am | Golden Gate Bridge | This tour has everything. Soaring design, stunning engineering, terrifying geology, ripping currents and tides, famous fog, sailboats, ships and marine mammals, fearless ironworkers, cowardly bankers ... and then there's the view! |
Meet at the Strauss statue in the visitors plaza, the SF side of the Bridge. Weather can be unpredictable. Bring a jacket! Public transportation: MUNI lines 28. |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:00 pm | 1906: Earthquake And Fire | Imagine awakening before dawn on April 18, 1906 to the unthinkable--a massive earthquake has toppled chimneys and buildings, and ripped apart city water pipes. With the fire on your heels, escape from the alleyways south of Market to what should be the safety of Union Square. |
Meet between the 525 building and 555 building on the south side of Market Street. |
| 2:00 pm | Nob Hill | Here once rose the rococo palaces of the old railroad and silver kings. Expect architectural tidbits and anecdotes about a great cathedral, four prestigious hotels, and a most exclusive men's club. Elegance, urbanity, and fabulous views. |
Meet at the front entrance to the Stanford Court Hotel on California Street between Powell and Mason. Public transportation: MUNI Powell or California Street cable car; Powell Street MUNI/BART station. |
| Friday
September 27 |
| 9:30 am | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 10:00 am | City Scapes And Public Places | Discover hidden parks, rooftop gardens, while learning colorful history and distinctive architecture of San Francisco's Financial District. |
Meet at the Native Sons Monument, Montgomery at Market. Public transportation: MUNI/BART Montgomery Station; all Market Street buses & streetcars. |
| 10:00 am | South of Market Architecture Stroll | Compare Classical Revival, modern, postmodern and green trends. Architecture includes building facades, public places, and public art. Zigzag and saunter along main streets and back alleys toward the emerging Transbay Terminal complex. |
Meet on Yerba Buena Lane between Market St. and Mission St. at the Jewish Contemporary Museum's "Big Blue Cube". |
| 11:00 am | Fisherman's Wharf: A Hidden History | Experience hidden treasures most visitors miss. Go behind the scenes to learn about the bay, ships, swimmers, and fishing history of this vital part of San Francisco. |
Meet by the Mermaid Fountain, main courtyard of Ghirardelli Square, off Larkin St. between North Point & Beach Sts. |
| 11:00 am | City Hall and the Civic Center | Explore a National Historic District and tour San Francisco's most beautiful building: its City Hall.
PARTICIPANTS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO NOT BRING BACKPACKS OR LARGE TOTES. |
Meet at steps of Main Library facing the Pioneer Monument on Fulton St. between Hyde & Larkin. Public transportation: MUNI line 19; MUNI/BART Civic Center Station |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden | Join us for a stroll through this five-acre world-famous garden. Learn about the icons of the Garden and the family that lived there. Admission to garden required except on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 morning tour. |
Meet just inside the entrance to the garden. |
| 1:00 pm | Presidio: From Military Post to Earthquake Refuge to National Park | The Presidio served as a military post under three flags, Spain, Mexico and the United States, played a critical role after the 1906 earthquake and has become a crown jewel in the National Park System, Allow extra time before or after your walk to visit the historic Officers' Club. |
Meet near the entrance to the Officer's Club, 50 Moraga Avenue, on the Main Post. $PAY TO PARK.
Click here to get the details on the free shuttle from downtown SF to the Presidio
http://www.presidio.gov/transportation/presidigo/presidigo-downtown-shuttle |
| 1:30 pm | City Scapes And Public Places | Discover hidden parks, rooftop gardens, while learning colorful history and distinctive architecture of San Francisco's Financial District. |
Meet at the Native Sons Monument, Montgomery at Market. Public transportation: MUNI/BART Montgomery Station; all Market Street buses & streetcars. |
| 1:30 pm | Gold Rush City | Relive the early history of an instant city. Learn about the Vigilance Committee and a fleet of abandoned ships. Who was Emperor Norton? Walk the streets of Yerba Buena Cove, the haunts of the original 49ers. |
Meet on the northeast corner of Clay & Montgomery at the Transamerica Pyramid. Public Transportation: MUNI lines 1. |
