Hayward Fault Zone - San Francisco

The Hayward Fault Zone is a geologic fault zone capable of generating significantly destructive earthquakes. About 60 kilometers long, it lies mainly along the western base of the hills on the east side of San Francisco Bay. It runs through densely-populated areas, including the cities of Richmond, El Cerrito, Berkeley, Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont, and San Jose.
The Hayward Fault is parallel to its more famous (and much longer) westerly neighbor, the San Andreas Fault, which lies offshore and through the San Francisco peninsula. To the east of the Hayward lies the Calaveras Fault. The Hayward Fault merges with these two fault systems south of San Francisco Bay.
North of San Pablo Bay, and somewhat offset from the Hayward Fault is the Rodgers Creek Fault, considered by many to be an extension of the Hayward Fault Zone. Another fault further north, the Maacama Fault, is also considered to be part of the "Hayward Fault subsystem".
While the San Andreas Fault is the principal transform boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, the Hayward Fault takes up a share of the overall motion between the plates.

San Andreas - San Francisco

The San Andreas Fault is a geologic transform fault that runs a length of roughly 800 miles (1,300 km) through California in the United States. The fault's motion is right-lateral strike-slip (horizontal motion). It forms the tectonic boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.
The fault was first identified in Northern California by UC Berkeley geology professor Andrew Lawson in 1895 and named by him after a small lake which lies in a linear valley formed by the fault just south of San Francisco, the Laguna de San Andreas. Following the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, it was Lawson who also discovered that the San Andreas Fault stretched well southward into Southern California.

1906 - earthquake - San Francisco

At 5:12 am on April 18, 1906, a major earthquake struck San Francisco and Northern California. As buildings collapsed from the shaking, ruptured gas lines ignited fires that would spread across the city and burn out of control for several days. With water mains out of service, the Presidio Artillery Corps attempted to contain the inferno by dynamiting blocks of buildings to create firebreaks. More than three-quarters of the city lay in ruins, including almost all of the downtown core. Contemporary accounts reported that 498 people lost their lives, though modern estimates put the number in the several thousands. More than half the city's population of 400,000 were left homeless. Refugees settled temporarily in makeshift tent villages in Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, on the beaches, and elsewhere. Many fled permanently to the East Bay.

Angel Island - San Francisco

Angel Island is a hilly, grass and forest-covered island, the largest in San Francisco Bay. It is located one mile from the Tiburon Peninsula. The park covers 740 acres and is 788 feet high at the top of Mt. Livermore. It provides spectacular views of Marin County, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate, and the entire Bay Area. In addition to recreational facilities (hiking, biking, camping, boating), it is rich in historical significance.

web: http://www.angelisland.org/

San Francisco Bureau

For nearly 100 years the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau has worked on behalf of its members to promote San Francisco as the destination of choice for conventions and leisure travel. The Bureau is an outgrowth of the San Francisco Convention and Tourist League, a non-profit, local business association founded in 1909 to reclaim the City's position as a world-class destination in the wake of the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire.

San Francisco - the city and county

The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 14th most populous city in the United States, with a 2007 estimated population of 764,976. Among the most densely populated cities in the country, San Francisco is part of the San Francisco Bay Area metropolitan area, which is home to more than 7.2 million people. The city is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean to the west, San Francisco Bay to the east, and the Golden Gate to the north. (from wikipedia)

Treasure Island - San Francisco

Treasure Island is an artificial island in the San Francisco Bay between San Francisco and Oakland. It is connected by a small isthmus to Yerba Buena Island. It was created in 1936 & 1937 for the Golden Gate International Exposition of fill dredged from the bay. According to the United States Census Bureau, Yerba Buena Island and Treasure Island together have a land area of 2.334 km² (0.901 sq mi) with a total population of 1,453 as of the 2000 census. The island is named after the novel Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, who lived in San Francisco from 1879 to 1880.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Treasure Island's old aircraft hangars served as sound stages used in film and television productions. In 1988, Treasure Island stood in for the Berlin airport in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Numerous pictures starring Robin Williams were filmed on the island, including Flubber, What Dreams May Come, Patch Adams and Bicentennial Man. Sigourney Weaver's character in the thriller Copycat lived in an impressive private compound on the island. For three years it served as the site of Comedy Central's Battlebots television show.

(from wikipedia)

Earthquakes - San Francisco

The region is particularly exposed to hazards associated with large earthquakes, owing to a combination of factors:
- Numerous major active faults in the region.

- A combined thirty year probability of a major earthquake in excess of seventy percent.

- Poorly responding native soil conditions in many places near the bay and in inland valleys, soils which amplify shaking as shown in the map to the right.

- Large areas of filled marshlands and bay muds that are significantly urbanized, with most subject to liquefaction, becoming unable to support structures.

- A large inventory of older buildings, many of which are expected to perform poorly in a major earthquake.

- Extensive building in areas subject to landslide, mudslide, and in some locations directly over active fault surface rubble zones.

- Most lowrise construction is not fireproof and water systems are likely to be extensively damaged and so large areas are subject to destruction by fire after a large earthquake.

The coastal location makes the region vulnerable to Pacific Ocean tsunamis. Some of these hazards are being addressed by seismic retrofitting, education in household seismic safety, and even complete replacement of major structures such as the eastern span of the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge.For an article concerning a typical fault in the region and its associated hazards see Hayward Fault Zone. (from wikipedia)

Alcatraz Island - San Francisco

Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes. Rich in history, there is also a natural side to the Rock - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare. The only way to get to Alcatraz is by a ferry operated by Alcatraz Cruises, LLC. They are located on The Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street - just a bit south east of Fisherman's Wharf.

Coit Tower - San Francisco

Coit Tower sits atop Telegraph Hill, looming over the eastern side of San Francisco with its almost regal presence. It serves as a directional marker for people lost in the mazes of city streets, but with its rich history and its excellent viewpoint, Coit Tower offers much more than just a way to find out where you are in the city.Because of heavy traffic in the area, the best way to get up to Coit Tower is to walk through the energetic streets of North Beach to Filbert Street. The hill is one of the steepest short distances in San Francisco, but the street has steps to make the trek a little bit easier. For a break, pause halfway up and turn to the west to get a glimpse of the great view you will be seeing shortly. There are also many San Francisco limousine tours that can make your Coit Tower tour comfortable, while avoiding any parking hassles in this busy area.

web: http://sftravel.com/coit-tower-san-francisco.html

Chinatown - San Francisco

Besides the well known Chinatown Gate, the approx. 24-block area contains a lot of pagoda-roofed buildings, as well as nicely decorated lamp posts and phone booths in Chinese style.Chinatown also has several temples; three of them are located in the Waverly Place, which is also known as the 'street of painted balconies'. This street is certainly worth a visit. Another nice and much-photographed place in Chinatown is the corner of California and Grant, which has some nice pagoda-roofed buildings.

Twin peaks - San Francisco

These two unique and uninhabited hills, almost 1,000ft/300m high, are not in fact the highest of San Francisco's 43 hills, a distinction belonging to Mount Davidson which is some 33ft/10m higher. However, they are easier to get to (No. 37 bus) and offer what is perhaps the finest views out over the city and the bay (there are frequent mists from the Pacific).Twin Peaks are the only hills in San Francisco not to have been built over and remaining in their original state. From them you can look down over San Francisco and the bay; there is nowhere better than this from which to appreciate the vastness of this impressive city. The Spaniards called the twin peaks "Los pechos de la Chola" (i.e. the Breasts of the Indian Maiden).

web: http://www.planetware.com/san-francisco/twin-peaks-us-ca-twnpk.htm

Ocean Beach - San Francisco

Ocean Beach is protected by sand dunes. On the other side of the dunes is the Great Highway, a four-lane road that follows San Francisco's western border. There is a walking path near the roadway, and for a stretch, a nice paved seawall walkway follows the beach. On the other side of the road, a multi-use path, popular with joggers and bicyclists, runs along the highway.

Rip currents - San Francisco

Rip currents can be extremely dangerous, dragging swimmers away from the beach and leading to death by drowning when they attempt to fight the current and become exhausted. Although a rare event, rip currents can be deadly for non-swimmers as well: a person standing waist deep in water can be dragged out into deeper waters, where they can drown if they are unable to swim and are not wearing a flotation device. Some beaches are more likely to have strong rip currents than others, and a few are particularly well known for them, the overall topography of the area being the main factor.Rip currents cause approximately 100 deaths annually in the United States, more than all other natural hazards except heat and floods. Over 80% of rescues by surf beach lifeguards are due to rip currents totaling 18,000 lifeguard rescues a year.

Fort Funston - San Francisco

Fort Funston is a popular San Francisco dogwalking location. Most visitors walk the paved Sunset Trail, a north to south route on the bluff, and reach Ocean Beach via Fort Funston's northern section. Fort Funston's stretch of Ocean Beach is where you'll see scores of dripping wet dogs, romping across the sand with driftwood stick in their mouths.

web: http://www.bahiker.com/sfhikes/funston.html

Baker Beach - San Francisco

Baker Beach is located in the historic Presidio, once a strategic army base, now a notoriously beautiful park. On sunny San Francisco weekends, tourists and locals stretch out their towels for sunbathing, adventurous children scramble over the rocks, and fishing buffs sink their bait along the shores. Walk along Baker Beach's busy shoreline and you will likely pass beachcombers, dog-walkers, Frisbee and volleyball players, and other kindred spirits in love with the sea.

web: http://www.tripcart.com/usa-regions/Central-California-Coast/beaches/Baker-Beach.html

Golden Gate Park - San Francisco

Though the park has seen changes over the years, what remains today is a testament to the will of the city to preserve a place to play, relax and grow culturally. The new de Young museum is sure to bring a new wave of visitors, as the re-opening of the Conservatory of Flowers did in 2003. The music concourse is being improved and should open in early- to mid-2006, perhaps around the same time the Murphy Windmill returns from repairs in the Netherlands. The California Academy of Sciences is due to re-open in 2008. The old horse stables, closed in 2001, may be renovated starting in 2007. And a new, temporary disc golf course is being evaluated in late 2005 for long-term feasibility.

web: http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/ggpark.shtml

Golden gate- San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean. As part of both US Highway 101 and California Route 1, it connects the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County.The Golden Gate Bridge had the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937 and has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and California. Since its completion, the span length has been surpassed by eight other bridges. It still has the second longest suspension bridge main span in the United States, after the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City. In 2007, it was ranked fifth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.

(from wikipedia)

Conservatory of Flowers - San Francisco

The Conservatory of Flowers is a large botanical greenhouse in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, constructed in 1878. It houses an important collection of exotic plants. It is the oldest building in Golden Gate Park and the oldest municipal wooden conservatory remaining in the United States. It is also one of the first municipal conservatories constructed in the country. For these distinctions and for its associated historical, architectural, and engineering merits, the Conservatory of Flowers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historic Places, is a San Francisco Landmark, and is a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark of the American Society of Civil Engineers.(from wikipedia)
web: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/visitus/

Japanese Tea Garden - San Francisco

Located near the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, this garden is a marvel of the landscape architects art. This traditional Japanese garden covers five acres. Several paths take you by an authentic pagoda, a monumental Buddha, a miniature waterfall, and over an acutely arched bridge that no kid can resist. Overlooking the gardens koi-filled pond is a Japanese-style tea house, which in spring is covered with a cascade of wisteria. The gift shop sells souvenirs with a Japanese flair.

Tickets:

USD $4 Adults;

USD $2 Children/ Senior;

Free on the first Wednesday of the month.

web: http://www.holymtn.com/garden/Gallery/index_teagarden.html

Tall ships - San Francisco

Along with the tall ships, a few of San Francisco's shorter stalwarts managed to slip into the festival, including the submarine Pampanito, the fireboat Phoenix, the World War II Liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien and a pair of Hornblower dinner cruise vessels. In addition, the huge container ship Singapore is part of the party. It carries no sails, but it does carry 5,000 cargo containers. After the Parade of Sail, the ships will tie up at three "villages" - one at Hyde Street Pier, one near the Ferry Building and one near Piers 30 and 32. There will be private parties, public tours, excursion rides, mock sea battles, black-tie dinners with ships' captains and classes for would-be pirates. Looking at the ships from shore is free. Boarding them costs $10 if the boat stays at the dock and a lot more than that if the boat actually goes someplace. A quick excursion ride on the bay costs $85 and a longer ride during the Parade of Sail costs as much as $200.

from: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/23/BAAE11TAJT.DTL

Citywide golf courses - San Francisco

The City and County of San Francisco has 6 municipal golf courses under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Parks Department. Reservations for Lincoln Park Golf Course and Sharp Park Golf Course can be made through the automated tee time reservation system by calling 415-750-GOLF (415-750-4653). As of June 1, 2007, golf reservations will be accepted by the automated tee time service seven (7) days in advance starting at 7am for San Francisco resident card holders (See Below) who have been registered in the system (example; you may call on Monday at 7am for a reservation the following Monday). All others who have not registered for a resident card may make reservations six (6) days in advance (example, you may call Tuesday at 7am for a reservation the following Monday.)

- Harding & Fleming Golf Courses

- Lincoln Park Golf Course

- Sharp Park Golf Course

- Golden Gate Park Golf Course

- Gleneagles International Golf Course (in McLaren Park)

web: http://www.sfgov.org/site/recpark_page.asp?id=1863

Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY

The mission of the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society is to create a community to actively support the Garden with fundraising, promotion and advocacy, and to provide outstanding botanical, horticultural and environmental education opportunities for people of all ages.

The mission of the San Francisco Botanical Garden is to create, sustain, and interpret a distinct, documented collection of mediterranean, mild temperate and tropical cloud-forest plants displayed in designed gardens and habitats, and to provide a place of exceptional beauty and natural sanctuary.
web: http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/

Crissy Field - San Francisco

Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner that supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation programs. The Conservancy's work is undertaken with generous contributions from individual, corporate, and foundation donors, as well as income earned from operating park bookstores and cafes, publishing educational materials, producing interpretive merchandise, and providing park tours. Since its inception in 1981, the Parks Conservancy has provided the Golden Gate National Parks with more than $100 million in support and is recognized as one of the largest and most effective park partners in the country.

web: http://www.parksconservancy.org/about/

Lake Merced - San Francisco

Lake Merced is a dual lake system so large that it dwarfs all other lakes in and around San Francisco. It is surrounded by a narrow margin of park lands creating an area of 740 acres which is designated as parkland, most of that area being the surface of the lakes themselves. Although it may appear artificial in origin, Lake Merced is a natural spring fed freshwater lake system. Local ground water plays a large part in keeping the lakes fed. The area was acquired by Parks and Recreation for public use in 1950. It subsequently became very popular for fishing which has been amplified by a vigorous rainbow trout stocking program from Fish and Game over the years. The lake in its pristine state was beautiful, supporting cattails and reeds around the periphery, birds, trout, bass, carp, a vigorous hydrophilic ecosystem. It is utterly unique within the franciscan biological region and an important natural resource as well as an important recreational resource.

web: http://www.lmtf.org/

Silicon Valley - San Francisco

The term originally referred to the region's large number of silicon chip innovators and manufacturers, but eventually came to refer to all the high-tech businesses in the area; it is now generally used as a metonym for the high-tech sector. Despite the development of other high-tech economic centers throughout the United States, Silicon Valley continues to be the leading high-tech hub because of its large number of engineers and venture capitalists. Geographically, Silicon Valley encompasses the northern part of Santa Clara Valley and adjacent communities.(from wikipedia)

Silicon Valley is one of the best places on earth to start a company. Entrepreneurs from the USA and all over the world come here to turn their dreams make true.

Happy hollow park and zoo - San Francisco

The Park is a peaceful, creative, and safe place for children of all ages - with the main focus on "little ones" between the ages of 2-10. There are creative Play Areas, children's Rides, Puppet Shows, special events, and Birthday Areas. Our Zoo is an AZA-Accredited Institution that participates in conservation and propagation of rare and endangered species - while at the same time offering children (and adults) the opportunity to see wondrous animals such as the Ruffed Lemur and Jaguar. The Zoo also provides hands-on experience with many animals along with the education that's necessary to secure the future of endangered species. There's also an Animal Contact Area featuring Alpacas, Goats, Guinea Pigs, and Miniature Horses.

web: http://www.happyhollowparkandzoo.org/events/upcoming.php

The Exploratorium- San Francisco

The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity—regardless of your age or familiarity with science. There are hundreds of exhibits to touch, pick up, and tinker with. Your curiosity can be your compass to endless discoveries! The museum is located in the Palace of Fine Arts, near the Golden Gate Bridge.

web: http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/index.html

Aquarium of the Bay - San Francisco

Aquarium of the Bay is a unique nature center dedicated to inspiring conservation of the San Francisco Bay and all marine environments. With exhibitions focused on the Bay's diverse aquatic animals and distinctive ecosystems, the Aquarium hosts nearly 600,000 visitors each year, and provides free classes and tours to more than 13,000 Bay Area school children annually.The 50,000 square foot facility features 300 feet of crystal clear acrylic tunnels holding over 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water. The Aquarium is home to over 20,000 aquatic animals, including sharks, bat rays and skates. It also encompasses three touch pools and numerous other displays.

web: http://www.aquariumofthebay.com/

Wax museum - San Francisco

In September 1998, the historic 100 year old San Francisco landmark that was The Wax Museum Entertainment Complex for 35 years, was torn down to make way for a 15USD million, 100 000 square foot showplace.

web: http://www.waxmuseum.com/

PIER 39 - San Francisco

There is something for everyone at PIER 39, San Francisco's PRemier Bay Attraction, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including, our world-renowed sea lions, stret performers and live daily entrtainment.

web: http://www.pier39.com/

Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco

Trends come and go. A true classic withstands the test of time. The Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel in downtown San Francisco, has been in style since 1928. A mixture of timeless elegance and high style, this landmark San Francisco hotel offers historic accommodations in the heart of Union Square.

web: http://www.sirfrancisdrake.com/

Fairmont San Francisco Hotel

World-renowned, The Fairmont San Francisco hotel presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. The grandeur of the hotel coupled with its reputation for impeccable service promises a truly memorable experience. The recently completed restoration of the hotel is highlighted by the re-emergence of the Main Lobby as a grand public space. Each of the hotel's spacious guestrooms and suites were also redecorated in elegant style, including flat screen TVs, Frette linen ensembles, pillow top beds, and MP3 docking stations.

web: http://www.fairmont.com/sanfrancisco/

Marriott Hotel San Francisco

Discover a beautiful downtown San Francisco hotel rising 39 stories high into the city skyline at the illustrious San Francisco Marriott. Just south of Market Street, this San Francisco convention center hotel is situated across the street from the Moscone Center, and steps away from the city's top attractions, including the historical Cable Cars, world class shopping on Union Square and Westfield's San Francisco Centre featuring Bloomingdale's. Walk to the Financial District for work, then to AT&T Park, home of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants. Enjoy magnificent views of downtown San Francisco from a number of the 1,498 luxurious guest rooms, including 136 distinct suites. With 100,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space, including 52 meeting rooms, the San Francisco Marriott is the premiere destination for both corporate and social events. Whether in town for business or pleasure, experience San Francisco at the San Francisco Marriott where you're sure to "leave your heart."

web: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfodt-san-francisco-marriott/

Clift Hotel San Francisco

An inspired fusion of old-world hotel elegance with distinctly contemporary energy and glamour, the newly redesigned Clift, in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square, takes modern luxury to another level.

web: http://www.clifthotel.com/

Omni Hotel San Francisco

The Omni San Francisco Hotel provides luxury accommodations in the heart of downtown San Francisco - the jewel of California. This beautiful Nob Hill hotel is close to everything and is located right on the cable car line. The hotel is only a short walk to Union Square, the San Francisco neighborhood that has become a mecca for high-end shopping and art galleries.

web: http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanFrancisco.aspx

Parc 55 Hotel San Francisco

Welcome to the Parc 55 Hotel, a luxurious property - just two blocks from Union Square. Warmly appointed for business and leisure, these downtown San Francisco hotel accommodations afford unparalleled access to "everyone's favorite city." Tour Alcatraz. Stroll Fisherman's Wharf. Ride a cable car. Attend a conference at the Moscone Center. From sightseeing to dining, to access to various businesses, our unique location provides effortless convenience to everything this amazing city has to offer. Whatever the need, our guest rooms provide an inviting choice among downtown San Francisco California hotels in a stunning setting:
- Ideally situated in downtown San Francisco, California

- Walking distance to numerous attractions and the financial district

- Half-block to cable cars and accessible to Bay Area Rapid Transit(BART)

- Only 14 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

- A short 15 miles to Oakland International Airport (OAK)

web: http://www.parc55hotel.com/

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Luxury and location converge in perfect balance at Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The only Four-Diamond downtown San Francisco hotel situated right on the Embarcadero waterfront, our guests will enjoy immediate access to both the Financial District and the city's most famous attractions. You'll find the historic Ferry Building on one side of our expansive San Francisco California hotel, the ferry to Alcatraz and the Bay on the other, and stunning views all around.

web: http://www.sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

Argonaut Hotel San Francisco

Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco is a luxury boutique Kimpton Hotel in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. Located in San Francisco's most popular destination, our historic waterfront hotel - named for the Gold Rushers who sought their fortune here - offers guests an inviting atmosphere, personal services and amenities, and the experience of a luxury San Francisco boutique hotel.

web: http://www.argonauthotel.com/

Westin Hotels & Resorts San Francisco

Renowned for its legendary service and world-class dining, The Westin St. Francis is in the heart of the city on Union Square. Also within walking distance is Chinatown, the Theatre District and San Francisco’s top shopping and restaurants.

web: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1010

The Argent Hotel San Francisco

An artful blend of design and service, The Argent Hotel is a sophisticated oasis in the heart of San Francisco's South of Market district. Take a moment to admire the lobby's exquisite ornamentation, or enjoy breathtaking city views from your elegantly appointed guestroom. Our vibrant downtown setting offers the height of convenience for business and leisure travelers as well, and provides easy access to many of the city's notable attractions.

web: http://www.argenthotel.com/

Cable car (railway) - San Francisco

For cable car systems where the vehicles are suspended and not on rails, see aerial tramway or gondola lift, both types of aerial lift.
Cable Car in San Francisco - double-ended car (California line)
A San Francisco cable car - single-ended car (Hyde/Powell lines)
Winding drums on the London and Blackwall cable-operated railway, 1840.
A San Francisco cable car travels along California Street in the city's Financial District.
A cable car or cable railway is a mass transit system using rail cars that are propelled by a continuously moving cable running at a constant speed. Individual cars stop and start by releasing and gripping this cable as required. Cable cars are distinct from funiculars, where the cars are permanently attached to the cable, and cable railways, which are similar to funiculars, but where the rail vehicles are attached and detached manually.

(from wikipedia)

Golden Gate Transit - San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit is a public transportation system in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, United States. It mainly serves Marin and Sonoma Counties, and also provides limited service to San Francisco and Contra Costa County. Golden Gate Transit is one of three transportation systems owned and operated by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. The other two are the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Ferry, both of which connect San Francisco to Marin County. Funding for cross-bridge services is partially subsidized by bridge tolls, in addition to the traditional federal and state sources. Bus service within Marin County is provided under contract with Marin Transit.
Golden Gate Transit is constituted as a special district under California State Law, as evidenced by Assembly Bill 584, creating the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District.
(from wikipedia)

Oakland International Airport

Oakland International Airport , also known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, is a public airport located ten miles (15 km) south of the central business district of Oakland, a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is owned by the Port of Oakland.
One of three international airports in the San Francisco Bay Area, airlines serving Oakland International provide service to numerous destinations in the United States, as well as Mexico and El Salvador. It has proven a popular alternative to San Francisco International, thanks largely to a heavy Southwest Airlines presence. Despite Southwest Airlines resuming service at SFO, Oakland International still has the highest Southwest traffic of all the Bay Area airports. In 2006, 14.4 million passengers used the airport.
Oakland International is popular with low cost airlines and in recent years has been one of the nation's fastest growing airports. Currently, Oakland International Airport serves as a focus city for low cost carrier JetBlue Airways. A $1.4 billion dollar expansion project currently underway is expected to be completed by 2009. The project includes the addition of five gates to Terminal 2, which were made available for flights starting in the fall of 2006; the last one opened in the spring of 2007. Eventually, terminal 1 will be renovated and expanded by seven gates.
(from wikipedia)

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport is a major international airport located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco, California, United States, adjacent to the cities of Millbrae and San Bruno in unincorporated San Mateo County. It is often referred to as SFO. The airport has flights to destinations throughout the Americas and is a major gateway to Europe, Asia, and Australasia-Oceania.
San Francisco International Airport is the largest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is the second busiest airport in the state of California after Los Angeles International Airport. As of 2006, San Francisco International Airport is the thirteenth largest in the United States and the twenty-third largest airport in the world, in terms of passengers. It is a major hub of United Airlines and is Virgin America's principal base of operations. It is the sole maintenance hub of United Airlines. SFO is also a focus city for Alaska Airlines.
SFO has numerous passenger amenities, including a wide range of food and drink establishments, shopping, baggage storage, public showers, a medical clinic, and assistance for lost or stranded travelers and military personnel. The airport hosts the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum, the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library, and both permanent and temporary art exhibitions in several places in the terminals. Public Wi-Fi is available throughout most of the terminal area, provided by T-Mobile for a fee.
(from wikipedia)

San Francisco Municipal Railway

The San Francisco Municipal Railway, commonly known as Muni, is the public transit system for the city and county of San Francisco, California. In 2006, it served 46.7 square miles (121 km²) with an operating budget of about $700 million. In terms of ridership, Muni is the seventh largest transit system in the United States, with 210,848,310 rides in 2006. Muni is an integral part of public transit in the City of San Francisco, operating 365 days a year and connecting with regional transportation services, such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), SamTrans, and AC Transit. Its network consists of 54 bus lines, 17 trolley bus lines, 7 light rail lines (known as the Muni Metro), 3 cable car lines, and a heritage streetcar line known as the F Market & Wharves. Many weekday riders are commuters, as the daytime weekday population in San Francisco exceeds its normal residential population. Muni shares four metro stations with BART, which can lead to confusion amongst visitors. Travelers can connect to San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport via BART.

(from wikipedia)

SFMTA - San Francisco

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is governed by the SFMTA Board of Directors. It is composed of the San Francisco Municipal Railway and the Department of Parking and Traffic. Proposition E passed by the San Francisco voters in November 1999 amended the City Charter, calling for the creation of the SFMTA by consolidating Muni and DPT by July 1, 2002. The incorporation is intended to support the City’s Transit First Policy.
The SFMTA’s Muni is one of America’s oldest public transit agencies, the largest in the Bay Area and seventh largest system in the United States. It currently carries more than 200 million riders annually. Operating historic streetcars, modern light rail vehicles, diesel buses, alternative fuel vehicles, electric trolley coaches and the world famous cable cars, Muni’s fleet is among the most diverse in the world.

web: http://www.sfmta.com/cms/home/sfmta.php

San Francisco fishing

You can find all information about salmon fishing and whale watching on the local San Francisco fishing charters. The San Francisco fishing region is a great place to fish and a great sportfishing destination for visiting outdoor enthusiasts looking to pull a nice fish out of the chilly Pacific waters. And in addition to the great fishing you can book a San Francisco fishing charter for other things like sight seeing and whale watching.

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Oakland Athletics - San Francisco

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San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is in San Francisco, and is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It covers three hectares in San Francisco's Civic Center Historic District with 7,500 seats in its several venues. Opera, symphony, modern and classical dance, theatre, recitals, plays, lectures, meetings, receptions, special screenings and gala events all have a place at the Center.