49 Mile Scenic Drive
Buildings & Monuments, City Parks & Gardens, Neighborhoods, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, Streets & Squares
Central
Photography, Outdoors, Architecture, History
Free, except for gas and parking.
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
49 Mile Scenic Drive
Explore the City by Car
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900 Market St (San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau) San Francisco, CA 94102 |
+1 415 391 2000 (San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau) |
Description
Discover San Francisco by cruising along the 49 Mile Scenic Drive, which is literally a 49 mile circuit linking the best neighborhoods and sites within the city. Simply follow the signs that feature a seagull with the words "Scenic Drive" in red. The route is a connected loop and drivers can begin their journey anywhere along the way. Featuring everything from gardens to famous streets and lookouts, the drive is a great way to explore the city on this self-guided tour. The drive spans the city from the San Francisco International Airport in the east, the Embarcadero and the Presidio in the north, and stretches as far south as Stow Lake in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The San Francisco Downtown Association created the famous drive in 1938 to showcase the treasures within the city and although the route has changed since its creation, the idea is the same: to discover the beautiful city at your own pace.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: This drive is best during daylight hours.
Visit Time: Half day(4hr)-Full day(8hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: This drive is long and will take at least four hours to do. If you do the drive on the first day of your trip, you will get a wide overview of the city landscape. You could spend all day doing this tour if you stop at some of the sites along the way.
Price: Free
Price Notes: Free, except for gas and parking.
Exposure
N/a Notes: Being in your car your comfort level will be set by you, but be set to experience any kind of weather San Francisco has to offer, from thick pea-soup fog to intensely bright sunny days.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
None
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Notes: This is a long drive.
Parking Availability: Limited
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Notes: If you plan to park, be on the lookout for restrictions. Street sweeping, limited hourly parking, handicap permit only, pass parking only, and reserved spots frequently cause problems for visitors, resulting in pricey fines.
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