Ride on a Cable Car in San Francisco California

📍 San Francisco, United States🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages

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San Francisco's cable cars are the world's last manually operated cable car system, offering a thrilling ride up the city's steep hills while hanging off the side. The Powell-Hyde line provides the most scenic route with views of Alcatraz and the bay. Grab a spot on the running boards for the full white-knuckle experience as you clatter through the city.

Difficulty

10/100Easy

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Cost

$8 – $20

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Time

30min

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People

🌳

Setting

outdoor

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Season

any

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Equipment

None needed

People who tried this

“We were lucky to be the first to board one of the cars and snagged two seats in front. Aron chose to hang off the side on the footboard, holding onto one of the poles, while I held tight to Hudson (who had a blast, especially imitating the “ding ding ding” of car’s bell). It’s a pretty thrilling ride. The cars operate along a continuously rotating cable, but also—occasionally—coast downhill on gravity. It also can be quite chilly—surprisingly so in the summer (this is San Francisco after all)—so be sure to bring an extra layer for the wind if you’re sitting or standing on an edge.”

positive— Hither & Thithersource ↗