Cable Cars

If you haven't been on the cable cars you should. We tried the idea of waiting along the line since the review said the wait was so long at the turn around. Not a good idea with strollers. The cars are very full. We waiting at the turn around for about 4 cable car loads and got on with no problem. The inside fulled up a lot so it was hard to see out. Pros: Cheap Cons: Croweded more

They may not be the most time-efficient or convenient way to get around the city of San Francisco, but they certainly are the most unique. San Franciscos cable cars are not to be missed. No visit to the City by the Bay--first or repeat--should be considered complete without a ride on one of the citys three cable car lines. The Powel/Hyde route is my personal favorite. Waits at any time of the year from any of the systems terminal points can easily reach over an hour in lengtha wait that will be entertaining if nothing else as the local crazies and musicians/street performers vie to get your attention and your spare change. Fun for everyone, young and old, even if youre doing nothing but riding from one end to the other with no particular purpose in mind. Pros: fun for everyone, unique Cons: lines, scheduling more

We've been to San Francisco so many times that I've lost count. But we never took the cable cars because it was either too cold or the lines were too long. Well I've got to tell you that we didn't know what we were missing. If you visit San Francisco you've gotta do the cable cars at least once...it's worth it! The drivers are entertaining and the peoples expressions are fun to watch and boy oh boy, the scenery is incredible from the cars. But watch out for the real sharp turns. The drivers don't slow down and it can catch you off guard. I thought I was going to end up on the asphalt. more

The cable cars offer up a romantic version of public transportation, but they're also useful and quick. If you've got a choice, though, the California line is the way to go -- the Market Street (to the Wharf) line gets ridiculously crowded with tourists. Pros: Fun and cheap Cons: Long summer lines more