Nob Hill and Russian Hill
Cable Car Museum and Grace Cathedral
Nob Hill and Russian Hill has 2 places on the map. It runs from Mason Street up to California Street on the hill's crest.
The Cable Car Museum at 1201 Mason Street sits in the powerhouse that moves the cables. Grace Cathedral stands at California and Taylor streets.
The two are a short, steep walk apart. The cable car lines pass through the area.
What to see
The Cable Car Museum covers the history and mechanics of the system. Grace Cathedral is the other main stop.
Where to eat and drink
No food places from this area are on the map yet.
Good to know
Streets here are steep. The cable cars climb them if you would rather ride.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Chinatown Ross Alley, Grant Avenue shops, Old St. Mary's and Portsmouth Square 
Union Square Cable car turntable, Gump's, John's Grill, the Geary Theater 
North Beach City Lights, Caffe Trieste, Coit Tower, comedy and live music on Columbus Avenue 
Financial District and Embarcadero Ferry Building, the Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center, Tadich Grill The best of Nob Hill and Russian Hill
Things to do in Nob Hill and Russian Hill
What's on in Nob Hill and Russian Hill
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Fri 20 Nov · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco Activities
Sun 22 Nov · Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Fri 27 Nov · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Alfred Hitchcock’s San Francisco.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Wed 2 Dec · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Fri 4 Dec · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
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Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars Activities
Thu 10 Dec · Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Cable Cars: Halfway to the Stars.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
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