Making Waves on the Waterfront
Neighborhood: Embarcadero
Description
San Francisco’s northern waterfront has long been a site of legendary innovation. Before the tech boom revolutionized the world, local inventors were dreaming up modern staples like denim jeans and TVs. Labor and human rights organizers catalyzed movements. It’s a city defined by forward progress — if you slow down, you get left in the dust.
Feel the surge of disruption that ripples throughout the San Francisco waterfront. Learn about the Gold Rush pioneers, entrepreneurs, inventors and architects that created this modern marvel of a city. We’ll explore level ground (no hills to climb), visiting a grand collection of historic sites and hidden parks, all along the sensational northern shoreline.
Next Tours
- Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 pm given by Kenn SparksSign Up
- Thursday, October 13 at 1:00 pm given by Kenn SparksSign Up
- Saturday, October 15 at 2:00 pm given by Kenn SparksSign Up
- Thursday, October 20 at 1:00 pm given by Paul StaleySign Up
- Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 pm given by Daniel McFarlandSign Up
- Thursday, October 27 at 1:00 pm given by Paul StaleySign Up
- Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 pm given by Paul StaleySign Up
- Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 pm given by David SorefSign Up
- Thursday, November 24 at 2:00 pm given by Spencer WhatcottSign Up
- Saturday, November 26 at 7:00 am given by TBDSign Up
Schedule
Check calendar for schedule
Notes
Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Location
Meet in front of the Ferry Building under the clock tower, at the foot of Market St. Public transportation: MUNI lines 12, 14, F Historic Streetcar; MUNI/BART Embarcadero Station
Please note: Private groups tours required for groups of 8 or more.
