The world's only moving National Historic Landmark — ride the Powell-Hyde line from Union Square over Nob Hill to Fisherman's Wharf, then walk back via the Filbert Steps and Coit Tower.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
San Francisco's cable cars (1873) are the world's only moving National Historic Landmark. The Powell-Hyde line crests Russian Hill with extraordinary views before descending to the bay. Classic SF walk: ride up, walk back via the Filbert Street Steps (wooden stairway through gardens), Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower, and North Beach. The F-line vintage trams run the Embarcadero from Castro to Fisherman's Wharf. Cable car each way; day pass 4.
What Stands Out
- Only moving National Historic Landmark
- Powell–Hyde line — most scenic
- Filbert Steps and Coit Tower nearby
- F-line vintage streetcars
- Easy to ride
- Clipper card covers all transit