Once the home of the City’s dairy farms, Cow Hollow is now the cusp of SF's trendy, upscale culture. We’ll visit legendary rock & roll venue, The Matrix Club, where Santana, the Doors, & Jefferson Airplane recorded some of their most legendary sets. I’ll share some stories from the 60s & 70s when this psychedelic chateau was in its prime. Down the road, boutiques, top-class cafés, and artisan storefronts give the Victorian scenery of Union Street a new vibe. We’ll visit landmarks like the funky eight-sided Octagon House before ascending to the Pacific Heights district. Enjoy the fresh air & views at Lyon Steps before descending through spiraling gardens & sharp hedges to the Presidio. Here, we will learn about war history & Star Wars history at the Lucasfilm Campus. Our last stop is the lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts, where Greco-Roman columns & rotundas are twice as nice in the reflective pond. Then we head over to popular Chestnut street. "Snack stops" made for local bites!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✖ Gratuities
✖ Snacks available for purchase at local favorites
Departure & Return
Departure:
Gough St & Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
We will meet at the corner of Gough and Union Street at the Octagon House
Return: Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA, USA
The tour will end at Chestnut street where guests can find amazing restaurants and shops to enjoy!
Itinerary
1
Cow Hollow
We’ll visit legendary rock and roll venue, The Matrix Club, where Santana, the Doors, and Jefferson Airplane recorded some of their most legendary live sets. I’ll share some stories from the 60s and 70s when this psychedelic chateau was in its prime. We’ll visit landmarks like the funky eight-sided Octagon House before ascending to the posh Pacific Heights district.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Lyon Street Steps
Enjoy the fresh air and waterfront view at Lyon Steps before descending through spiraling gardens and sharp hedges to the Presidio.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Presidio of San Francisco
Here, we will learn about war history and (Star Wars history) near the Lucasfilm Campus.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Our last stop is the lagoon at the Palace of Fine Arts, where Greco-Roman columns and rotundas are twice as nice in the reflective pond. See if you can spot any turtles, fish, or swans before we circle back to our starting point on Chestnut street.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
