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Union Square

Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels

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Van Ness Avenue

Van Ness Avenue: Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.

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Cow Hollow

Cow Hollow District & Marina District: Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.

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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Designed by Bernard Maybeck Built as one of the 11 great exhibits in the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, this fictional Greek-Roman inspired ruin was a crowd favorite. Built to be a temporary structure, when it came time to deconstruct the fair and demolish the exhibits, Phoebe Apperson Hearst stepped in and saved the colonnade and rotunda. The Palace stands as one of the fairs few surviving structures, and one of only two buildings remaining in the original location. The most prominent structure of the complex is the 162-foot high open rotunda, with a lagoon curving around one side. Many forms of wildlife have made their home near the lagoon, swans, ducks, geese, turtles, frogs and the ever present, racoon.

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Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge: On a clear day, the Golden gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline. “What Nature rent asunder long ago, man has joined today,” said chief engineer Joseph Strauss at the opening ceremonies in May 1937. Construction started: January 5, 1933 and was completed April 19, 1937. Total cost of construction rounded out to be 35 million dollars, equivalent to 798 million today. The Golden Gate Bridge runs 1.7 miles in length, its highest point stands 746-feet above the bay. Designated a Californian historical landmark June 18, 1987. At the time of its opening the Golden Gate Bridge was both the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world.

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Presidio of San Francisco

The Presidio: A 1500-acre park on a former military post. Baker Beach, hiking, historic buildings house the Walt Disney Family Museum, eateries, homes, and businesses like Lucasfilm, with its Yoda Fountain.

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Lands End

Land's End Ocean Beach: Atop Sutro Heights at the Land’s End lookout, we can view the vast Pacific Ocean. On the Left, in the distance we see the famous Cliff House restaurant. Looking right we see the Lands’ end park and trails. The stairs lead down to where Sutro Baths once stood. Now only the ruins remain. Lower- Here, among the ruins of the Sutro Bath House. Adolph Sutro, San Franciscan mayor from 1895 to 1897, built his palatial Mansion and the Sutro Bath House. Sutro Bath House opened 1896 and survived the 1906 catastrophe but succumbed to a fire in 1907. Descending Point Lobos Ave we pass the Historic Restaurant, Cliff House. This restaurant has been rebuilt 4 times do to fires. The last reconstruction was in 2004, now equipped with fire alarms. Making our way towards the Golden Gate Park we get a great elevated view of Ocean Beach.

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Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park: Entering the west side of Golden Gate Park, we pass one of two windmills, designed by San Franciscan Alpheus Bull Junior, built in 1902 for $25,000, utilized as a h20 pump. Bison Paddock: Further in the park, we drive by the Bison Paddock. Home to authentic bison. Over the last 120 years more than 500 bison have been born in Golden Gate Park, helping to keep the species from extinction. Golden Gate Park opened in 1870, it is 1017 acres and 3miles long, averaging ½ mile in width. This park is 20% larger than NY’s Central Park. Architects: William Hammond Hall, John Mclaren, Calvert Vaux all played roles in creating the third most visited park in the United states.

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Haight Street

Haight Street: The birth of the hippie movement or counterculture began in the 1960's, this district of San Francisco is where cultures and eras meld together. Haight Street was once home to revolutionaries, famous singers (Jimi Hendricks, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Jefferson Airplane).

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Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks: Named for a pair of 922-foot-high summits, is a remote residential neighborhood with modern homes along winding streets. At the summit is “Sutro Tower”, a 977-foot tall TV and radio tower. Once you disembark bus, you will have ample opportunity to take photos of San Francisco, from one of the highest vantages the city has to offer. * San Francisco has unpredictable weather and at times fog will impede the viewing of San Francisco from atop Twin Peaks.

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The Castro

The Castro District: Located in Eureka Valley, The Castro, is synonymous with the gay community (LGBT). The U.S. military had discharged thousands of gay servicemen from the Pacific theatre in San Francisco during World War II (early 1940's). Because of their sexuality many stayed in San Francisco The first gay bar in the Castro was called "Missouri Mule", opened in 1963. Castro St. was name after Jose Castro, a Californian leader of Mexican opposition to U.S. rule in California in the 19th century.

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Market Street

Market Street: This is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building. 3 miles in length this main artery of city transit has seen horse-drawn streetcars, cable cars, electric streetcars, electric trolleybuses etc. Antique Heritage Streetcars from all over the world transport passengers from The Castro to Fisherman's Wharf, connecting to the electrical line above and riding the tracks. Market Street runs through many districts: Castro, Noe Valley, Civic Center, Union Square, Financial District.

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Financial District

Financial District: Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business that coincides with, happy-hour hot spots and elegant late-night, date-night destinations. The Jackson Square Historic District features remnants of the Barbary Coast.

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Chinatown

Chinatown: North on Grant Avenue, on the right, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral built in 1854 oldest Catholic cathedral west of the Rockies. Chinatown’s roots began in the 1849, during California’s “Gold Rush”. Word spread to China of the mythical “Gold Mountain” Gum Sahn. Chinese immigrants came to San Francisco seeking a new start. Many left the city proper to prospect for gold, while others remained in the city, creating a tight-knit community. Racial and cultural tensions separated Chinatown from the rest of the city. Chinatown became known as the City-Within-a-City. The 1906 catastrophe saw immigration records destroyed, many of the Chinese community aptly claimed citizenship and were able to bring their families from China. San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and one of the largest in the U.S.

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North Beach

North Beach: Steeped in history, The Beat Movement in the 50’s saw popular poet Jack Kerouac frequent the streets of North Beach. Adler Place was renamed Jack Kerouac Alley, Kerouac frequented a pub and café that was adjacent to the alley. North Beach has scores of Italian Restaurants and cafes to enjoy. At Broadway and Columbus, we see two beautiful buildings: The Sentinel Building, This, distinctive copper green Flatiron style building, was completed in 1907. Home to American Zoetrope film studio since 1972, cofounded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas. The distinct shape of the Transamerica Pyramid can be seen throughout the city, it is prominently displayed here in North Beach. Construction began in 1969, completed 1972. 853-feet tall or 48-stories. Tallest building in San Francisco until the completion of the Salesforce tower in 2018.

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Pier 39

The bus transportation portion of the tour will end at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and your Escape from the Rock adventure will begin. Once you disembark the bus the driver will direct you to The Escape from the Rock Cruise landing where you can board the boat (Departure times are seasonal). “The Escape from the Rock Cruise”, will bring you close to the infamous prison island (Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior), that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.

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Union Square

Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels

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Van Ness Avenue

Van Ness Avenue: Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.

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Cow Hollow

Cow Hollow District & Marina District: Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.

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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Designed by Bernard Maybeck Built as one of the 11 great exhibits in the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, this fictional Greek-Roman inspired ruin was a crowd favorite. Built to be a temporary structure, when it came time to deconstruct the fair and demolish the exhibits, Phoebe Apperson Hearst stepped in and saved the colonnade and rotunda. The Palace stands as one of the fairs few surviving structures, and one of only two buildings remaining in the original location. The most prominent structure of the complex is the 162-foot high open rotunda, with a lagoon curving around one side. Many forms of wildlife have made their home near the lagoon, swans, ducks, geese, turtles, frogs and the ever present, racoon.

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Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge: On a clear day, the Golden gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline. “What Nature rent asunder long ago, man has joined today,” said chief engineer Joseph Strauss at the opening ceremonies in May 1937. Construction started: January 5, 1933 and was completed April 19, 1937. Total cost of construction rounded out to be 35 million dollars, equivalent to 798 million today. The Golden Gate Bridge runs 1.7 miles in length, its highest point stands 746-feet above the bay. Designated a Californian historical landmark June 18, 1987. At the time of its opening the Golden Gate Bridge was both the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world.

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Presidio of San Francisco

The Presidio: A 1500-acre park on a former military post. Baker Beach, hiking, historic buildings house the Walt Disney Family Museum, eateries, homes, and businesses like Lucasfilm, with its Yoda Fountain.

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Lands End

Land's End Ocean Beach: Atop Sutro Heights at the Land’s End lookout, we can view the vast Pacific Ocean. On the Left, in the distance we see the famous Cliff House restaurant. Looking right we see the Lands’ end park and trails. The stairs lead down to where Sutro Baths once stood. Now only the ruins remain. Lower- Here, among the ruins of the Sutro Bath House. Adolph Sutro, San Franciscan mayor from 1895 to 1897, built his palatial Mansion and the Sutro Bath House. Sutro Bath House opened 1896 and survived the 1906 catastrophe but succumbed to a fire in 1907. Descending Point Lobos Ave we pass the Historic Restaurant, Cliff House. This restaurant has been rebuilt 4 times do to fires. The last reconstruction was in 2004, now equipped with fire alarms. Making our way towards the Golden Gate Park we get a great elevated view of Ocean Beach.

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Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park: Entering the west side of Golden Gate Park, we pass one of two windmills, designed by San Franciscan Alpheus Bull Junior, built in 1902 for $25,000, utilized as a h20 pump. Bison Paddock: Further in the park, we drive by the Bison Paddock. Home to authentic bison. Over the last 120 years more than 500 bison have been born in Golden Gate Park, helping to keep the species from extinction. Golden Gate Park opened in 1870, it is 1017 acres and 3miles long, averaging ½ mile in width. This park is 20% larger than NY’s Central Park. Architects: William Hammond Hall, John Mclaren, Calvert Vaux all played roles in creating the third most visited park in the United states.

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Haight Street

Haight Street: The birth of the hippie movement or counterculture began in the 1960's, this district of San Francisco is where cultures and eras meld together. Haight Street was once home to revolutionaries, famous singers (Jimi Hendricks, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Jefferson Airplane).

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Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks: Named for a pair of 922-foot-high summits, is a remote residential neighborhood with modern homes along winding streets. At the summit is “Sutro Tower”, a 977-foot tall TV and radio tower. Once you disembark bus, you will have ample opportunity to take photos of San Francisco, from one of the highest vantages the city has to offer. * San Francisco has unpredictable weather and at times fog will impede the viewing of San Francisco from atop Twin Peaks.

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The Castro

The Castro District: Located in Eureka Valley, The Castro, is synonymous with the gay community (LGBT). The U.S. military had discharged thousands of gay servicemen from the Pacific theatre in San Francisco during World War II (early 1940's). Because of their sexuality many stayed in San Francisco The first gay bar in the Castro was called "Missouri Mule", opened in 1963. Castro St. was name after Jose Castro, a Californian leader of Mexican opposition to U.S. rule in California in the 19th century.

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Market Street

Market Street: This is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building. 3 miles in length this main artery of city transit has seen horse-drawn streetcars, cable cars, electric streetcars, electric trolleybuses etc. Antique Heritage Streetcars from all over the world transport passengers from The Castro to Fisherman's Wharf, connecting to the electrical line above and riding the tracks. Market Street runs through many districts: Castro, Noe Valley, Civic Center, Union Square, Financial District.

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Financial District

Financial District: Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business that coincides with, happy-hour hot spots and elegant late-night, date-night destinations. The Jackson Square Historic District features remnants of the Barbary Coast.

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Chinatown

Chinatown: North on Grant Avenue, on the right, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral built in 1854 oldest Catholic cathedral west of the Rockies. Chinatown’s roots began in the 1849, during California’s “Gold Rush”. Word spread to China of the mythical “Gold Mountain” Gum Sahn. Chinese immigrants came to San Francisco seeking a new start. Many left the city proper to prospect for gold, while others remained in the city, creating a tight-knit community. Racial and cultural tensions separated Chinatown from the rest of the city. Chinatown became known as the City-Within-a-City. The 1906 catastrophe saw immigration records destroyed, many of the Chinese community aptly claimed citizenship and were able to bring their families from China. San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and one of the largest in the U.S.

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North Beach

North Beach: Steeped in history, The Beat Movement in the 50’s saw popular poet Jack Kerouac frequent the streets of North Beach. Adler Place was renamed Jack Kerouac Alley, Kerouac frequented a pub and café that was adjacent to the alley. North Beach has scores of Italian Restaurants and cafes to enjoy. At Broadway and Columbus, we see two beautiful buildings: The Sentinel Building, This, distinctive copper green Flatiron style building, was completed in 1907. Home to American Zoetrope film studio since 1972, cofounded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas. The distinct shape of the Transamerica Pyramid can be seen throughout the city, it is prominently displayed here in North Beach. Construction began in 1969, completed 1972. 853-feet tall or 48-stories. Tallest building in San Francisco until the completion of the Salesforce tower in 2018.

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Pier 39

The bus transportation portion of the tour will end at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and your Escape from the Rock adventure will begin. Once you disembark the bus the driver will direct you to The Escape from the Rock Cruise landing where you can board the boat (Departure times are seasonal). “The Escape from the Rock Cruise”, will bring you close to the infamous prison island (Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior), that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.

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Юнион-сквер

Отправляясь от центра Юнион-сквер, автобус направляется к мосту Золотые Ворота. По пути к мосту Золотые Ворота путешественники увидят: Юнион-сквер: театры, магазины, отели.

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Ван Несс Авеню

Ван-Несс-авеню: Известен тем, что использовался армией США в качестве противопожарной полосы во время землетрясения и пожара 1906 года.

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Коровья лощина

Район Кау-Холлоу и район Марина: Два богатых района, привлекающие молодых специалистов. Шикарные модные бутики, студии пилатеса, магазины соков, салоны красоты. Множество изысканных ресторанов, от французских бистро до американской кухни фьюжн.

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Театр Дворца изящных искусств

Дизайн Бернарда Мейбека Эти вымышленные руины в греко-римском стиле, построенные в качестве одного из 11 выдающихся экспонатов Панамско-Тихоокеанской международной выставки 1915 года, были любимцами публики. Построенное как временное сооружение, когда пришло время разобрать ярмарку и снести экспонаты, вмешалась Фиби Апперсон Херст и спасла колоннаду и ротонду. Дворец является одним из немногих сохранившихся построек и одним из двух зданий, оставшихся на прежнем месте. Наиболее заметной структурой комплекса является открытая ротонда высотой 162 фута с лагуной, изгибающейся вокруг одной стороны. Рядом с лагуной поселились многие виды диких животных: лебеди, утки, гуси, черепахи, лягушки и вездесущие еноты.

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Мост "Золотые ворота

Мост "Золотые ворота: В ясный день с моста Золотые Ворота открывается панорамный вид на залив и горизонт Сан-Франциско. «То, что Природа давно разорвала на части, сегодня соединил человек», — сказал главный инженер Йозеф Штраус на церемонии открытия в мае 1937 года. Строительство началось: 5 января 1933 года и было завершено 19 апреля 1937 года. Общая стоимость строительства составила 35 миллионов долларов, что эквивалентно 798 миллионам на сегодняшний день. Мост Золотые Ворота имеет длину 2,7 мили, его самая высокая точка находится на высоте 746 футов над заливом. Признан исторической достопримечательностью Калифорнии 18 июня 1987 года. На момент открытия мост Золотые Ворота был самым длинным и самым высоким висячим мостом в мире.

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Президио Сан-Франциско

Президио: Парк площадью 1500 акров на территории бывшего военного поста. Бейкер-Бич, пешие прогулки, исторические здания, в которых находится Семейный музей Уолта Диснея, закусочные, дома и предприятия, такие как Lucasfilm с его фонтаном Йода.

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Конец земли

Океанский пляж Лендс-Энд: На вершине Сутро-Хайтс, на смотровой площадке Лендс-Энд, открывается вид на бескрайний Тихий океан. Слева вдали мы видим знаменитый ресторан Cliff House. Глядя направо, мы видим крайний парк и тропы Земли. Лестница ведет вниз, туда, где когда-то стояли бани Сутро. Сейчас остались только руины. Ниже- Здесь, среди руин бани Сутро. Адольф Сутро, мэр Сан-Франциско с 1895 по 1897 год, построил свой роскошный особняк и баню Сутро. Баня Сутро открылась в 1896 году и пережила катастрофу 1906 года, но сгорела в 1907 году. Спускаясь по проспекту Лобос, мы проезжаем исторический ресторан Cliff House. Этот ресторан перестраивался 4 раза до пожаров. Последняя реконструкция проводилась в 2004 году, сейчас оборудована пожарной сигнализацией. Направляясь к парку Золотые Ворота, мы получаем великолепный вид на Оушен-Бич.

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Парк Золотых Ворот

Парк Золотые Ворота: Войдя в западную сторону парка Золотые Ворота, мы проезжаем мимо одной из двух ветряных мельниц, спроектированных сан-францисканцем Альфеусом Булл-младшим, построенных в 1902 году за 25 000 долларов и использовавшихся в качестве насоса h20. Загон бизонов: Дальше по парку проезжаем мимо загона бизонов. Дом настоящих бизонов. За последние 120 лет в парке Золотые Ворота родилось более 500 бизонов, что помогло сохранить этот вид от вымирания. Парк Золотые Ворота открылся в 1870 году, его площадь составляет 1017 акров и 3 мили в длину, в среднем ½ мили в ширину. Этот парк на 20% больше Центрального парка Нью-Йорка. Архитекторы: Уильям Хаммонд Холл, Джон Макларен, Калверт Во сыграли свою роль в создании третьего по посещаемости парка в Соединенных Штатах.

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Хейт-стрит

Хайт Стрит: Рождение движения хиппи или контркультуры началось в 1960-х годах, в этом районе Сан-Франциско сливаются воедино культуры и эпохи. Хейт-стрит когда-то была домом для революционеров, известных певцов (Джими Хендрикс, Дженис Джоплин, Джерри Гарсиа, Джефферсон Эйрплейн).

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Твин Пикс

Твин Пикс: Удаленный жилой район с современными домами вдоль извилистых улиц, названный в честь пары вершин высотой 300 м. На вершине находится «Башня Сутро», теле- и радиовышка высотой 977 футов. Как только вы выйдете из автобуса, у вас будет прекрасная возможность сфотографировать Сан-Франциско с одной из самых высоких точек, которые может предложить город. * В Сан-Франциско непредсказуемая погода, и временами туман мешает обзору Сан-Франциско с вершины Твин Пикс.

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Кастро

Район Кастро: Отель The Castro, расположенный в долине Эврика, является синонимом гей-сообщества (ЛГБТ). Американские военные уволили тысячи военнослужащих-геев с Тихоокеанского театра военных действий в Сан-Франциско во время Второй мировой войны (начало 1940-х годов). Из-за своей сексуальности многие остались в Сан-Франциско. Первый гей-бар в Кастро назывался «Миссури Мул» и был открыт в 1963 году. Кастро-стрит была названа в честь Хосе Кастро, калифорнийского лидера мексиканской оппозиции правлению США в Калифорнии в 19 веке.

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Торговая улица

Торговая улица: Это главная улица Сан-Франциско. Мы едем на восток от Кастро в сторону Ферри Билдинг. На этой главной городской транспортной артерии протяженностью 3 мили проходят трамваи, запряженные лошадьми, канатные дороги, электрические трамваи, электрические троллейбусы и т. д. Старинные трамваи со всего мира перевозят пассажиров от Кастро до Рыбацкой пристани, соединяясь с линией электропередач наверху. и езда по дорожкам. Маркет-стрит проходит через множество районов: Кастро, Ноэ-Вэлли, Гражданский центр, Юнион-сквер, Финансовый район.

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Финансовый район

Финансовый район: Среди небоскребов, которые возвышаются над горизонтом (Пирамида Трансамерики, Башня Salesforce), есть множество технологических бизнесов, которые совпадают с горячими точками «счастливого часа» и элегантными местами для ночных свиданий. В историческом районе Джексон-сквер сохранились остатки Берберийского побережья.

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Китайский квартал

Китайский квартал: К северу от Грант-авеню, справа, Старый собор Святой Марии, построенный в 1854 году, самый старый католический собор к западу от Скалистых гор. Корни Чайнатауна зародились в 1849 году, во время «золотой лихорадки» в Калифорнии. В Китае распространилась молва о мифической «Золотой горе» Гум Сан. Китайские иммигранты приехали в Сан-Франциско в поисках нового старта. Многие покинули город, чтобы искать золото, в то время как другие остались в городе, создав сплоченное сообщество. Расовая и культурная напряженность отделяла Чайнатаун от остального города. Китайский квартал стал известен как Город-В-Городе. Катастрофа 1906 года привела к уничтожению иммиграционных документов, многие представители китайской общины успешно заявили о своем гражданстве и смогли привезти свои семьи из Китая. Китайский квартал Сан-Франциско — старейший и один из крупнейших в США.

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Северный пляж

Северный пляж: Погруженное в историю, движение битников в 50-х годах стало свидетелем того, как популярный поэт Джек Керуак часто посещал улицы Норт-Бич. Адлер-плейс был переименован в Аллею Джека Керуака, Керуак часто посещал паб и кафе, примыкавшие к переулку. На Северном пляже есть множество итальянских ресторанов и кафе. На Бродвее и Колумбусе мы видим два красивых здания: Sentinel Building. Это характерное медно-зеленое здание в стиле Flatiron было завершено в 1907 году. С 1972 года здесь находится американская киностудия Zoetrope, соучредителями которой являются Фрэнсис Форд Коппола и Джордж Лукас. Отчетливую форму Пирамиды Трансамерики можно увидеть по всему городу, она хорошо видна здесь, в Норт-Бич. Строительство началось в 1969 году, завершено в 1972 году. Высота 853 фута или 48 этажей. Самое высокое здание в Сан-Франциско до завершения строительства башни Salesforce в 2018 году.

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Пирс 39

Автобусная часть тура закончится на пирсе 39, Рыбацкой пристани, и начнется ваше приключение «Побег со скалы». Как только вы сойдете с автобуса, водитель направит вас к пристани The Escape from the Rock Cruise, где вы сможете сесть на лодку (время отправления зависит от сезона). «Круиз «Побег со скал»» приблизит вас к печально известному острову-тюрьме (обратите внимание, что этот тур НЕ приземляется на острове Алькатрас и не включает в себя интерьер тюрьмы), из которого многие пытались сбежать. Вы дважды объедете остров, увидев его со всех сторон, а также красивый городской пейзаж.

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Union Square

Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels

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Van Ness Avenue

Van Ness Avenue: Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.

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Cow Hollow

Cow Hollow District & Marina District: Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.

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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Designed by Bernard Maybeck Built as one of the 11 great exhibits in the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, this fictional Greek-Roman inspired ruin was a crowd favorite. Built to be a temporary structure, when it came time to deconstruct the fair and demolish the exhibits, Phoebe Apperson Hearst stepped in and saved the colonnade and rotunda. The Palace stands as one of the fairs few surviving structures, and one of only two buildings remaining in the original location. The most prominent structure of the complex is the 162-foot high open rotunda, with a lagoon curving around one side. Many forms of wildlife have made their home near the lagoon, swans, ducks, geese, turtles, frogs and the ever present, racoon.

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Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge: On a clear day, the Golden gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline. “What Nature rent asunder long ago, man has joined today,” said chief engineer Joseph Strauss at the opening ceremonies in May 1937. Construction started: January 5, 1933 and was completed April 19, 1937. Total cost of construction rounded out to be 35 million dollars, equivalent to 798 million today. The Golden Gate Bridge runs 1.7 miles in length, its highest point stands 746-feet above the bay. Designated a Californian historical landmark June 18, 1987. At the time of its opening the Golden Gate Bridge was both the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world.

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Presidio of San Francisco

The Presidio: A 1500-acre park on a former military post. Baker Beach, hiking, historic buildings house the Walt Disney Family Museum, eateries, homes, and businesses like Lucasfilm, with its Yoda Fountain.

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Lands End

Land's End Ocean Beach: Atop Sutro Heights at the Land’s End lookout, we can view the vast Pacific Ocean. On the Left, in the distance we see the famous Cliff House restaurant. Looking right we see the Lands’ end park and trails. The stairs lead down to where Sutro Baths once stood. Now only the ruins remain. Lower- Here, among the ruins of the Sutro Bath House. Adolph Sutro, San Franciscan mayor from 1895 to 1897, built his palatial Mansion and the Sutro Bath House. Sutro Bath House opened 1896 and survived the 1906 catastrophe but succumbed to a fire in 1907. Descending Point Lobos Ave we pass the Historic Restaurant, Cliff House. This restaurant has been rebuilt 4 times do to fires. The last reconstruction was in 2004, now equipped with fire alarms. Making our way towards the Golden Gate Park we get a great elevated view of Ocean Beach.

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Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park: Entering the west side of Golden Gate Park, we pass one of two windmills, designed by San Franciscan Alpheus Bull Junior, built in 1902 for $25,000, utilized as a h20 pump. Bison Paddock: Further in the park, we drive by the Bison Paddock. Home to authentic bison. Over the last 120 years more than 500 bison have been born in Golden Gate Park, helping to keep the species from extinction. Golden Gate Park opened in 1870, it is 1017 acres and 3miles long, averaging ½ mile in width. This park is 20% larger than NY’s Central Park. Architects: William Hammond Hall, John Mclaren, Calvert Vaux all played roles in creating the third most visited park in the United states.

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Haight Street

Haight Street: The birth of the hippie movement or counterculture began in the 1960's, this district of San Francisco is where cultures and eras meld together. Haight Street was once home to revolutionaries, famous singers (Jimi Hendricks, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Jefferson Airplane).

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Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks: Named for a pair of 922-foot-high summits, is a remote residential neighborhood with modern homes along winding streets. At the summit is “Sutro Tower”, a 977-foot tall TV and radio tower. Once you disembark bus, you will have ample opportunity to take photos of San Francisco, from one of the highest vantages the city has to offer. * San Francisco has unpredictable weather and at times fog will impede the viewing of San Francisco from atop Twin Peaks.

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The Castro

The Castro District: Located in Eureka Valley, The Castro, is synonymous with the gay community (LGBT). The U.S. military had discharged thousands of gay servicemen from the Pacific theatre in San Francisco during World War II (early 1940's). Because of their sexuality many stayed in San Francisco The first gay bar in the Castro was called "Missouri Mule", opened in 1963. Castro St. was name after Jose Castro, a Californian leader of Mexican opposition to U.S. rule in California in the 19th century.

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Embarcadero Farmer's Market

Market Street: This is a major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building. 3 miles in length this main artery of city transit has seen horse-drawn streetcars, cable cars, electric streetcars, electric trolleybuses etc. Antique Heritage Streetcars from all over the world transport passengers from The Castro to Fisherman's Wharf, connecting to the electrical line above and riding the tracks. Market Street runs through many districts: Castro, Noe Valley, Civic Center, Union Square, Financial District.

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Financial District

Financial District: Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business that coincides with, happy-hour hot spots and elegant late-night, date-night destinations. The Jackson Square Historic District features remnants of the Barbary Coast.

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Chinatown

Chinatown: North on Grant Avenue, on the right, Old St. Mary’s Cathedral built in 1854 oldest Catholic cathedral west of the Rockies. Chinatown’s roots began in the 1849, during California’s “Gold Rush”. Word spread to China of the mythical “Gold Mountain” Gum Sahn. Chinese immigrants came to San Francisco seeking a new start. Many left the city proper to prospect for gold, while others remained in the city, creating a tight-knit community. Racial and cultural tensions separated Chinatown from the rest of the city. Chinatown became known as the City-Within-a-City. The 1906 catastrophe saw immigration records destroyed, many of the Chinese community aptly claimed citizenship and were able to bring their families from China. San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and one of the largest in the U.S.

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North Beach

North Beach: Steeped in history, The Beat Movement in the 50’s saw popular poet Jack Kerouac frequent the streets of North Beach. Adler Place was renamed Jack Kerouac Alley, Kerouac frequented a pub and café that was adjacent to the alley. North Beach has scores of Italian Restaurants and cafes to enjoy. At Broadway and Columbus, we see two beautiful buildings: The Sentinel Building, This, distinctive copper green Flatiron style building, was completed in 1907. Home to American Zoetrope film studio since 1972, cofounded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas. The distinct shape of the Transamerica Pyramid can be seen throughout the city, it is prominently displayed here in North Beach. Construction began in 1969, completed 1972. 853-feet tall or 48-stories. Tallest building in San Francisco until the completion of the Salesforce tower in 2018.

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Pier 39

The bus transportation portion of the tour will end at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and your Escape from the Rock adventure will begin. Once you disembark the bus the driver will direct you to The Escape from the Rock Cruise landing where you can board the boat (Departure times are seasonal). “The Escape from the Rock Cruise”, will bring you close to the infamous prison island (Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior), that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.

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