San Francisco | The Ultimate Cable Car Guide 🚋

"Hanging off the side of a moving landmark—just another day in SF!" 😜 San Francisco’s cable cars are the world’s last manually operated system, chugging along for 150+ years! These charming "little wooden trains" defy gravity, climbing insane hills like it’s no big deal. A must-do throwback experience! 🌟 3 Key Routes • Powell-Hyde Line (North-South) • Powell-Mason Line (North-South) • California Street Line (East-West) (Check map for scenic stops—pick based on your itinerary!) 📍 Powell-Hyde & Powell-Mason are the most popular, both starting at Powell & Market (near Union Square, where you’ll see crews manually turn cars around!). Both end near Fisherman’s Wharf. 🚦 Pro Tips to Beat the Crowds 1️⃣ Avoid the Powell St madness! Weekend lines snake for 3-4 hours (seriously—see pic!). 2️⃣ Walk 1 stop ahead (near Union Square)—waits drop to 2-3 cars max! 3️⃣ Hanging off the side? Even easier to hop on mid-route! Just hold tight—it’s half the fun 😉. We aimed for Hyde Line (best views + Lombard Street!), but snagged Mason Line instead—still gorgeous! 📸 #Cable Car #SF