San Francisco’s iconic cable cars have become a must-see attraction, but their history is what makes them the true symbol of the City’s spirit. In the 1870’s, cable cars were simply a daily necessity for commuting the steep hills of San Francisco, and especially in dress shoes & heels! Workers from around the City would rely on […]
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The Cable Car History of San Francisco
May 2nd, 2017 · No Comments · Fisherman's Wharf, san francisco, Transportation, Union Square
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Best Two San Francisco Tips from a Local
March 6th, 2012 · No Comments · Activities, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square
Tip #1: The biggest tip that we can share is to be wary of Fisherman’s Wharf, which – although it offers some flavor of San Francisco maritime – is one of the most notorious tourist traps that San Francisco locals advise to avoid. Mixed in with some cool historical sites; Boudin’s yummy sourdough bakery […]
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Union Square History – San Francisco
September 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Union Square
San Francisco’s Union Square is a shopping mecca for luxury items and international goods from around the globe. The history of this area is a fascinating study of politics and economic development in California. In 1850, John Geary (pronounced Gary) became San Francisco’s first mayor. He sold a one square-block pile of sand to the […]
Christmas at San Francisco Bay
December 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Activities, Christmas Season, san francisco, Union Square
If you come from a country, which celebrates Christmas in the modern Western tradition, however, then you shouldn’t find yourself having to look too far for those familiar December sights in the city of San Francisco. As with any other city in North America, the City on the Bay has everything you are accustomed to. And best of all, most of them are free
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Fastest Changing Hotel in San Francisco
December 21st, 2007 · No Comments · Hotel Reviews, Union Square
San Francisco’s Crowne Plaza Hotel at Union Square is still there, but it is no longer a Crowne Plaza. An investment firm ("Felcor") has purchased the property and renamed it to Hotel 480. There are future plans to improve the property – which at over 400 rooms is one of San Francisco’s biggest hotels and […]
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