Friday afternoon: ride the classic Powell-Hyde cable car across the hills toward Fisherman's Wharf. Stop at Lombard Street to see the curves, then continue down Hyde to the waterfront. Check current fares, service and queues.
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Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA
Friday afternoon: view the flower-lined switchbacks between Hyde and Leavenworth. Walk the side paths and respect the residents. Driving is optional, but a car is not needed for this route.
Friday late afternoon: choose sea lions at Pier 39, Musée Mécanique on Pier 45 or a Boudin chowder bowl. Keep this as a short waterfront wander, not a checklist, so Irish coffee and the shrimp dinner still fit.
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The Buena Vista: World Famous Irish Coffee
San Francisco, CA
Friday before dinner: stop at The Buena Vista for its World Famous Irish Coffee, beside the Powell-Hyde cable car terminus. The drink contains alcohol; this is optional, and coffee or a non-alcoholic pause works too.
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Scoma's Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Friday dinner: Scoma's Restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf, our highest-ranked San Francisco shrimp venue in the current guide (#60 overall). Choose shrimp from the current menu and reserve directly. One Scoma's stop, no repeated Sausalito restaurant cards.
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Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, CA
Saturday morning: bridge views from the Welcome Center or Vista Point, with an optional walk. Pedestrians use the east sidewalk; bike access and sidewalk hours vary. Choose the bridge and Sausalito as the main outing, rather than adding more Marin destinations. Check current access and the ferry timetable.
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Golden Gate Ferry to Sausalito
San Francisco / Sausalito, CA
Saturday late morning/afternoon: take the Sausalito ferry when the timetable fits. Browse Bridgeway, choose lunch by the waterfront and leave time for the ferry back. No restaurant is promised; check service before going.
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Hook Fish Co
San Francisco, CA
Saturday dinner in the Outer Sunset: fish tacos or a seafood plate. Allow a cross-city transfer from the ferry, then change this stop if you prefer staying downtown.
Sunday late morning: browse a real fish-market counter at the Ferry Building if open. This is a look at the food culture, not a promised unloading demonstration.
