There are two cable car lines - the Powell-Mason & the Powell-Hyde. The Powell-Hyde is the more…read morescenic one as it goes right by Lombard St aka Crooked St. As locals we rarely take the cable car. However we happened to be in the area, and the weather was gorgeous. We looked at the line, and decided the line was short enough for us to wait & take a ride on the cable car to take us downtown from the Ghirardelli Aquatic Park area. The line moved very slow as most people wanted to ride outside. When we got close enough the folks in line said we could cut in front of them if we wanted to ride inside. So we did. A couple blocks up Hyde St the cable car conductor announced that the cable car was only going as far as Chinatown due to the parade later on this evening. We got off at Chinatown and walked on Grant Av to downtown. Then took the underground Muni Metro home.

A much better start point for riding the cable car than Union. Especially if you can get here in…read morethe morning while most tourists are either getting ready for the day or eating breakfast. The waits are much shorter here and you get such a better view of how the workers take the cars and turn them around for their return visit up the hills of San Francisco. There is only really 1 thing that is keeping this from being a 5 star review: the workers. They're all very nice and helpful (especially if you have little kids), however, they have absolutely no sense of urgency. They really take their time. And you can tell it's not because there is a hold up on the other end of the line. It's just them being in no rush to get the cars back along their way. But this is an experience you are going to have no matter where you want to get on the car. So, better to do it on an area that isn't also going to be impacted by incredibly long lines of riders.

The Powell/Mason Cable Car Turnaround is at Taylor and Bay Streets. It's the northern end of one of…read moreSan Francisco's famous cable car lines. Since these cars can't go in reverse, they use a wooden turntable to turn the nine-ton cars around 180 degrees so they can head back to Union Square. You can actually watch the gripmen and conductors push the cars by hand, which is pretty cool. For years, when I first moved to San Francisco, I used to catch the cable car here every morning and ride it all the way to the very end at Market Street, then walk to work. I did that just because it was fun, not because it made my commute faster or shorter! Over time, I got to know the cable car operators who worked the early shifts and many neighbors who also took the cable car to work, and we often chatted and shared a few laughs while waiting. We also enjoyed live performances from street musicians. It is a fun ride, especially for visitors and their families who take the cable car as part of their San Francisco visit experience.

Great tourist experience riding the cable car. They are beautiful original works of engineering…read moreart. The vistas and buildings along the way between Fishermans wharf and market are gorgeous. Only downside is side is the long long wait in queue. They took ages to load every act. I am sure there is a valid reason for the delays between departures ( the cars were there waiting). But it was a pain to wait. Perhaps a sign saying the cars go every 15 mins might have helped.

We bought the daily pass through the Muni Mobile app. In retrospect, it was worthless. The driver…read moredidn't look at it and the reader by the back door didn't work. Most people just came on without showing anything. The buses run frequently and ours were clean. Expect to stand as ours were mostly full to the point where getting off was a chore.

Goes from wharf north Beach loops ..union square ..disappears after ...harrison highway ..mystery…read morebus ..runs frequently ..easy to use..hop on

Go early! I recommend going early on the first ferry to the island. Customer service was…read moreprofessional and friendly. We arrived around lunch to the island and it was packed! Also, I recommend bringing snacks and drinks because everything at the landing, on the ferry, and on the Rock is pricey. Highly recommend visiting!

What an amazing place to visit with amazing view of the city. The ferry ride was short, about…read more10-15 minutes with breathtaking views of the bay! Plus it was a sunny day, we were able to see the entire bay and golden bridge without any problems...the entire tour takes about 2-3 hours with audio tours available. A lot of history to learn from here, kids were happy to see this place. Restrooms are available as soon as you arrive the island and throughout the island. It's an island with hills, may not be very friendly with tourists with mobility issues. I think last ferry service to leave the island is around 4:30pm, please check the ferry schedule as soon as you can in case it changes from time to time. I learned that night tour is available, but I don't know if I want to do that... might be a little creepy...

Traveling by ferry is such a wondrous experience…read more So traveling by ferry to the island of Tiburon is the only way to travel there! The Golden Gate Ferry ride offers spacious quarters, amazing views, and good snack and beverage choices. There are cozy chairs inside or comfortable chairs on either outside deck (deck levels dependent on which ferry boat you get). There are cell phone charging stations by several seats if you bring your charging chord. And staff and riders alike always seem overjoyed to be sharing the experience with you. I take this ferry several times a month sometimes during the week and weekend to visit family. This is truly a unique and quintessential Bay Area experience worth having.

PREFACE- this is a rewrite for a review I wrote the other day but posted it to the wrong Ferry…read moreCompany whose owner was so polite and courteous to let me knnow. Thank you Margaret of Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry!!! Here is my story: 5th Star for the gorgeous view sailing in the San Francisco Bay. Uber'd over to Tiburon from Inner Sunset. Our intent was to ferry back to SFO then leisurely muni or foot mobile our way back to Inner Sunset. The ferry ride was well organized but you need to know a few things and they are: Be sure you have your Clipper card. If you don't you will need to scan the upc code from the sign at the entrance and load your card for at least $10 OR ELSE, you will not be on that ride (There are attendants at the entrance with their scanner for your Clipper Card) Soft drinks, snacks and adult beer and wine are available for purchase on the 2nd level. Lower level, 2nd level, 3rd level provide seating. 2nd and 33rd level have outside deck seating. Restroom facilities available on the lower and 2nd level. Best part? San Francisco blessed me with a perfect weather and blue sky day so my sail back to SFO was ABSOLUTELY perfect. I'll hand it to the ferry system at large! They got the system down pact in summary? and you want to cruse/sail the Bay? Ferry is the way to go ($8/ one way per adulty)

I needed help merging my Clipper Cards, and I was treated like a moron. I don't even want to share…read morethe issue because it will just piss me off. I got it kinda resolved. But Fu*k'um. And I'm sure they feel the same about the. Let them.

Always helpful. However if you have questions or need assistance regarding being overcharged for a…read moreride on for example Golden Gate Transit bus system when the Clipper system is down and you cannot tag off. You can remedy that IF you have the Clipper card on your phone OR you call the Clipper customer service number. I know this because I had to deal with such a situation and resolved it successfully by calling the customer service number. I do not have the Clipper card app on my phone by choice.

I love taking the Ferry, its soooo hassle free Literally the…read morebest way to travel to and from San Francisco The view is always amazing Ferry is always on time Ticket prices are super cheap and way better than spending money and or time looking for parking in SF There is a mini bar inside the ferry that sells chips and drinks

Diamond on the rough. Under appreciated way to travel across the Bay…read more I really enjoy this quick ride from San Francisco to /from Oakland's Jack London Square. It is a delightful way to travel with the bother and hubbub that entails driving. Best of all is the gorgeous views of the City Skyline, Treasure Island, the expansive water, birds and going under the Bay Bridge. Be aware it can get windy outside at the back of the ferry. Nevertheless, it is worth the view especially on a pretty day.

This is a pretty cool muni station: it is one of the newest ones in the city! There are artifacts…read moreon display like sewing machines found buried under this station when they were excavating! What! How cool is that. Thankfully it was taken care of and preserved for the public to see and learn about. What a treat. A museum / station, what a great combo and good use of this space. Adds a little charm to the place the stairs are VERY long (tall?). Thi is so far under ground! Take the escalator unless you want a workout. Or take the elevator like the seniors know what to do immediately after getting off the train! savvy seniors know the pro tips There's also an open space above the station free for you to hangout. It was empty when I went

Down, down, down into the Earth they went - through the crust, towards the mantle, and down to the…read morevery core of the beast. Down ... down... and down... They went down the stairs, escalators, and elevators. The journey to the center was a quiet one, one of reflection, and one of solitude. It was a time to reflect on life, the history and meaning of the station, the magnificent feat of engineering, and the groceries or nom noms bought from the ancient city within the city, the historic landmark, the national, and frankly global, treasure, that is SF Chinatown. True to human form, a testament to perseverance and endurance, elderly folks were also making the long journey up the long staircases. Just like what you see on the characteristic, steeply graded slopes of SF's iconic hills, there were elderly groups making the trek up and down. The wait time was short, and the station was clean. It was very well lit, and it seemed like a very long descent. It felt safe too with security features everywhere. It was an enjoyable experience going through the station with all the arts displays and historic relics on display. It did speak to the hardships that our families endured or worked through in the old factories that used to be there. Our community has a voice; these are very important points in history that should not be forgotten or lost.