Mt. Davidson Stroll

June 10, 2019 by
Explore the inspired history of San Francisco’s highest hill on this hike through a 38-acre nature preserve to the amazing view and gigantic monument at its 938 ft. high summit. Steep trails which can be windy and muddy. Wear a jacket and sturdy shoes. No restrooms available.

Mission Murals

June 10, 2019 by
The murals first appeared in the mid-1980s: bold, colorful works that expressed the local artists’ outrage over conditions in Central America. They lined the streets of the Mission District, making powerful statements about war, death, and injustice. As time went on, the issues addressed by the muralists reflected the times: gentrification, AIDS and women’s rights all have become prominent motifs along the District. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more remarkable open-air art gallery in all the country. Come along and witness a magnificent portrayal of timeless themes, painted by locals from the neighborhood itself. You’ll see gorgeous works of art, including a portrait of Monsenor Oscar Romero, a tribute to Father Richard, and a row of garage-door masterpieces that’ll stop you in your tracks. Understand the powerful forces of oppression that hit these groups — and see how they fought back with paint.

Embarcadero South: A Turbulent Port

June 10, 2019 by
Look behind the seawall to find evidence of what once was, and what might be expected in the future. The built environment tells the story of San Francisco’s transformation from West Coast premier port, to one of the world’s premier hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. We’ll examine resistance to change, and some of the global economic, social and geological forces that have made it inevitable.

Russian Hill: Architecture and Culture of an Island in the City

June 10, 2019 by
On one of the iconic hills of San Francisco, see panoramic views and intimate lanes. Learn about artists and eccentrics, Beats and Bohemians, mansions and cottages. Discover a place that stands out in San Francisco’s distinctive historic and architectural mix.

Russian Hill Stairways

June 10, 2019 by
Climb hills and hidden stairways 345′ above San Francisco Bay to visit bucolic lanes, national historic districts, and ghosts of fascinating bohemian characters. See where Willis Polk lived and worked as well as an octagon house. Transportation: Muni 45 and 41 and Hyde Street Cable Car.

Presidio: From Military Base to National Park with Tunnel Tops

June 10, 2019 by
From Spain, to Mexico, to the United States — The Presidio’s been home to more militaries than almost any other fortress in America. And for good reason: it’s a sprawling, fortified estate strategically located at the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula. During the Spanish-American War, it was where America’s troops were trained and shipped across the Pacific. A decade later, it would be an oasis for earthquake survivors, housing refugees and coordinating rescue efforts. Lawmakers transformed the space into a National Park in 1996, and since then the Presidio has become one of the greatest (and greenest) places to explore in all of San Francisco. Join us on a walk through San Francisco’s monstrous, luscious park, with wooded areas and scenic views as far as the eye can see. Learn about its hectic history, including the first park rangers in America, the creation of Crissy Field, and the Presidio mutiny.

Inner Richmond District The Early Years: Ranches, Gate Crashers, and Japanese Gardens

June 10, 2019 by
The district’s rich history goes back to the 19th century and includes robbers’ roosts and racetracks, squatters and roadhouses, a saloon district and a red light district, as well as charming Victorian row houses and beautiful Craftsmans, the 1902 and 1903 Big Games, an earthquake shack camp, Wyatt Earp’s house, and what may be the city’s oldest Chinese laundry business.

Haight-Ashbury

June 10, 2019 by
Come explore San Francisco’s first “suburb,” evolving from a Victorian playground to a post 1906 earthquake and fire refugee camp, to ultimately the epicenter of the San Francisco Sound during the Summer of Love, hosting Hippies, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Hell’s Angels and Charles Manson. Somewhat strenuous.

Golden Gate Park: West End
Breakers, Old Trains & Windmills!

June 10, 2019 by
A magical garden and the windmills that helped create Golden Gate Park. Discover Lucien Labaudt’s magnificent murals of 1930s city life in Willis Polk’s landmark Beach Chalet,

Golden Gate Park: East End,
Creating San Francisco’s Great Urban Park

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