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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First Try on Lyft: Love It.
July 15th, 2013 · 2 Comments · Taxi, Travel Apps
The number of transportation alternatives to standard taxi rides continues to grow. After reading for months about the alternatives to the bad service and quality of taxi rides in San Francisco, we decided to try out some of the “app-age” alternatives. It was a Saturday night in the Mission District, and we were right […]
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Can Parking Panda get you parked in San Francisco?
October 9th, 2012 · No Comments · Transportation, Traveling with Kids
From football fans to corporate executives, the city by the bay offers quite a bit in the way of entertainment and modern commodities. But whether you’re a local out for a night on the town or a traveler just passing through, chances are you’ll need to park. Most of us shudder at the thought of […]
Should Visitors Ride San Francisco’s MUNI Buses?
November 7th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Muni Buses, Transportation
There are many different ways to get around the city of San Francisco, some of which are more for entertainment (like the city’s historic cable cars) and some of which are more for convenience (like taking a taxi). One of the most common ways that San Franciscans get around is to take MUNI, the public […]
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Can you get a taxi in San Francisco?
October 10th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Limousine, Taxi
Fact: The average wait time for a taxi in San Francisco is approximately ten minutes, however over half of cabs never arrive. (Source: SFMTA) During weekend nights, only 25% of cabs that are dispatched arrive at all. San Francisco has a multiple issues in its taxi / cab industry that will make it difficult at […]
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Crazy Cheap Bus Express: San Francisco to Los Angeles
October 10th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Airport Shuttles, Limousine, Transportation, Uncategorized
Are you going between San Francisco and Los Angeles and need to cut your costs drastically to stay on a budget? Are you somewhat fearful of air travel and prefer to stay on the ground? Don’t want the hassle of going to the airport, parking and getting through the time-consuming and intrusive security lines? Want […]
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Keeping Kids Happy on Long Airplane Flights
September 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Travel News, Traveling with Kids
As both a father and frequent traveler, it’s fun to share the magic of travel with our children – and a challenge to keep them happy and amused. Having experienced the spectrum from sleeping children on a flight cross-country to screaming children on a flight cross-continent, I am always searching for ways to keep kids […]
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Seventh Grader Writes Popular Book on Twins
January 16th, 2011 · No Comments · san francisco, Shopping, Travel News, Traveling with Kids
Danville, Calif., February 14, 2011 – The fifth book in the My Friend Paris Series, Paris Goes to San Francisco, is now available at booksellers nationwide. It joins “I’m Having Twins” , “My Twins Are Coming Home”, “My Twins’ First Birthday” and “Paris Goes to Lake Tahoe”. These books are based on the real-life experiences […]
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San Francisco Car Rentals -Rent Downtown, Return at Airport?
June 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Rental Cars
A reader inquires, “…We want to rent a car from Union Square in San Francisco for one day, drop it off and rent again for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, but would like to leave car at SFO, San Francisco International Airport. Is it possible?…” sfTravel says YES. All car rental online sites will allow […]
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