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Free and wonderfully old-school, this working powerhouse and museum shows the gears and cables that still pull the cars today. Frequently recommended by trusted travel guides for real local context.
See how SF's iconic cable cars work & their history
1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 Get directions
Foreign consulate · Presidio Heights
Helpful staff assist with passports, visas and inquiries
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Vegetarian restaurant · Fort Mason
Inventive & sustainable vegetarian dishes with panoramic bay views
30 Postcards
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
Homemade dim sum, baked goods, and buns, takeout only
28 Postcards
Bakery · Central Waterfront
Chef-driven bakery serving Asian-American fusion pastries
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Californian restaurant · San Francisco
Wood-fired roast chicken, seasonal wood-fired eats, and seasonal salads
113 Postcards
Bakery · Westwood Park
Asian-style baked goods, cakes, Hong Kong milk tea
Chinese restaurant · Outer Richmond
Dim sum, Hakka cuisine, clay-pot casseroles, Peking duck
Bakery · Financial District
Sourdough bagels with unique shmears and smoked salmon
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Mexican restaurant · Inner Richmond
Mexican wine bar serving Yucatecan dishes and brunch
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Barbecue restaurant · North Panhandle
Smoked meats, burgers, and unique sides like frankaroni
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