We drove for 5 hours the first day we spent in sf and we used the knowledge we gathered along the drive. The route was also created as a way for visitors to see san francisco while they were here for the golden gate international exposition from 19391940. Hi my name is matt fuller, im a realtor here in san francisco. The 49mile scenic drive is a designated scenic road tour highlighting much of san francisco. The 49 mile drive may be one of san francisco s oldest marketing ploys, created in the early 20th century to show off the city to new drivers. This scenic drive is a nice way to see more of san francisco than you can on foot. The 49 mile scenic drive is a designated scenic road tour highlighting much of san francisco, california. After many visits to sf over the years and concentrating on the highlights, we decided to try the 49 mile drive to see more outoftheway places. This idea kept occurring to me as my chronicle colleague peter hartlaub and i worked over the past couple of months to remake san francisco s famous 49 mile scenic drive. Unique bay area neighborhoods, 49 mile scenic drive, shopping.
The 49 mile scenic drive is a designated scenic road tour highlighting much of san francisco. A long and winding road citys 49 mile scenic drive a. Scenic 49 mile drive san francisco 2020 all you need. Inspired by the classic 49 mile scenic drive, this intermediatelevel casuallypaced ride rolls past a plethora of san francisco s iconic attractions and neighborhoods, including the painted. Walking san franciscos 49 mile drive the best of sf in. The tour consist of some great features like the visit of most famous attractions and historic landmarks of san francisco. For firsttime visitors discovering the lay of the land or those who cant leave until theyve seen it all, the 49mile scenic drive is a fantastic way to get acquainted with all of san francisco. We certainly did not see it all it would takes many days if you stop along the way and you will but it is a good way to see. Connecting marin to san francisco, the golden gate bridge is an amazing. Where maps san francisco 20072008, the concierge partner.
If you are only going to be in the area for a day or two then the best way to fit them all in is to take the scenic drive. But almost everything else about the 49 mile scenic drive conceived in 1938 to get tourists to drive big cars endlessly through san francisco. Scenic 49 mile drive san francisco all you need to. Far and away the best tool for exploring the whole city is an often overlooked drive called the 49 mile scenic drive, wrote joseph m. Explore san franciscos 49mile drive, discover historical landmarks and. Krontv special program from c1960 narrated by jerry jensen featuring a pointofview drive around san francisco s 49mile scenic drive, taking in the citys topography and architecture. In some cases public or vehicular transportation is recommended. If youve been to san francisco anytime during the past, oh, 78 years, you may have seen the occasional 49 mile scenic drive signs, small placards with stylized if slightly smug. Daytripping san franciscos 49mile scenic drive the. Downtown detail see inset map lands end ocean beach baker each crissy field old post hospital. Walking san franciscos 49 mile scenic drive facebook. It was created in 1938 by the san francisco down town association to showcase the citys major attractions and natural beauty during the 1939 golden gate international exposition. If you are only going to be in the area for a day or two, then an unique way to fit.
Winners of the 2018 oscar lewis award from the san francisco history association more. In 20, authors kristine poggioli and carolyn eidson became the first people known to walk sfs 49 mile scenic drive which launched them into a new healthy lifestyle including a combined 75 lb weight loss. The route was also created as a way for visitors to see san francisco. The chronicles heather knight and peter hartlaub have chosen a new walkable.
We have followed a large portion of the 49 mile drive and we have found it to be a really good way to get a good overview of san francisco. Ive always wondered what san francisco s 49 mile scenic drive was, so today im going to find out. It was created in 1938 by the san francisco down town association to showcase the citys. Virtual museum of the city of san francisco map to todays 49 mile scenic drive sf travel. Handdrawn from a number of cclicensed flickr photos of the shield. The 49 mile scenic drive was created in 1938 by the downtown association to highlight the citys beauty and to promote it as a tourist destination. Explore the famous sites, neighborhoods, and vistas in 17 enchanting walks poggioli, kristine, eidson, carolyn on. Free walking map of san francisco s 49 mile scenic drive the official 49 mile scenic drive walk is different from the car route in a few spots for example, the drive goes onto the i280 freewaywhich walkers cant do. Scenic 49 mile drive in san francisco, united states. San francisco s famous citywide loop has been reinventedas a green, healthy walking adventure.
Meine detaillierte wegbeschreibung jetzt auch als pdf datei zum downloden. Walking san francisco s 49 mile scenic drive, written by two san francisco insiders, includes detailed maps, points of interest, info on bus routes and parking, recommendations for visiting hidden gems and mustsee museums, plus plenty of tips and stats to help walkers, such as step counts and mile. We also offer a new favorite spots map of san franciscos. Your new 49 mile scenic route the san francisco chronicle. Winners of the 2018 oscar lewis award from the san francisco. We certainly did not see it all it would takes many days if you. On the few caronly spots of the drive, the official walk weve created in the guidebook reroutes the trail to safer often prettier walking paths. From san francisco, drive across the golden gate bridge toll free direction, then past san quintin to the richmond bridge toll free direction finically across the san francisco oakland bay bridge to san franci. You can get a free, printable, detailed map of the san francisco 49 mile drive right here for your trip. It was created in 1938 by the san francisco down town association to showcase the citys major. Must to visit 49 mile drive scenic 49 mile drive, san. Scenic drive is a designated scenic road tour highlighting much of the city, which was created in 1938 by the san. The 49mile scenic drive is a designated scenic road tour highlighting much of san francisco, california. The 49 mile scenic drive is a great way to see many of san francisco s historic and iconic landmarks in one day.
Can almost certainly be improved upon, especially by. Just take your time, drive slowly, and take in the beauty. Lubow and laurel rosen, authors of san francisco s 49 mile. You can see the whole route on the map at the end of this guide. Medeiros group has relied on walking san francisco s 49 mile scenic drive, by kristine poggioli and carolyn eidson, to plan the.
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