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Cable Cars
401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
+1 415 673 6864
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#39 of 115 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Tony & Elizabeth
    Tony & Elizabeth said

    … the world famous cable cars. Even though we are only here for a further 2 days it was easier than paying… continue reading »

  • Imelda and Kris
    Imelda and Kris said

    … to Lombard Street where the iconic San Francisco cable cars look down one of the steepest residential streets… continue reading »

  • Becs and Chris
    Becs and Chris said

    … their trade on the pavements as cable cars from the 30´s wind and whine their way up the steep streets… continue reading »

  • David Sizer
    David Sizer said

    …. As it was cold, windy and foggy. This can't be right, surely? Using the legendary old fashioned cable cars we… continue reading »

  • miss_sprunkles
    miss_sprunkles said

    … stuff: i took a few cable car rides, very romantic (by myself of course), saw fisherman's wharf… continue reading »

  • The Birch's
    The Birch's said

    … painless and easy. We got off at Powell station (cable car turnaround) and made our way up the hill… continue reading »

  • terry
    terry said

    … to other parts of San Francisco and cable cars pick up passengers at the far end of the Square, assuming… continue reading »

  • Jon & Hannah
    Jon & Hannah said

    … city on such hills but they have succeeded with the aid of cable cars. We went up Coits tower… continue reading »

  • Andy & Meg
    Andy & Meg said

    … of the escapees since. When we got back we eventually got on a tram at Victorian Park on the Powell Hyde St cable… continue reading »

  • Alberto33
    Alberto33 said

    … and the ‘Miner Miracle Shop’ on Mission Street, a great thrift store where most clothes were around $10. Cable… continue reading »

Real Traveler reviews for Cable Cars

  • Fr David & Andrew Rated: Rating of 0 out of 5

    Cable Cars

    Attraction | by Fr David & Andrew a male from Manchester | Feb 21 '09

    "Nine MPH can feel quite fast.....sometimes!"

    For a really good history of the Cable Cars in San Francisco visit: http://www.sfcablecar.com/ Although, they have a top speed pf 9mph, when you...

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    …. Started with a cable car ride into the main city centre and a walk to the City Hall, Symphony Hall, Opera… continue reading »

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