Quirky hidden gems
Uncover San Francisco’s most unual sights and attractions and find out why this city is so unique.
- Theme
- General
- Location
- Mission District, San Francisco
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Designer
- Barry Pickard
Experience
Route
The Mount Davidson Cross
The Mount Davidson Cross stands 103 feet tall and is a monument to the Armenian genocide.
Robotaxi
Hail your robotaxi and drive to the Seward Mini Park.
Seward Mini Park
Seward Mini Park only attraction is its dual 40-foot-long and very steep concrete slides which were built in 1973.
Robotaxi
Hail your robotaxi and drive to the Pirate Supply Store.
Valencia Pirate Supply Store
The store carries an extensive array of essential pirate paraphernalia: flags, compasses, spyglasses, mermaid tears, skeleton keys, etc.
Paxton Gate
Paxton Gate is an eclectic cross between a gardening store, taxidermy shop, entomological treasure trove, art book retailer, and natural history boutique.
Fort Point Valencia
Fort Point Valencia is a cool and contemporary beer hall serving a generous selection of Fort Point’s own craft beers.
Women’s Building Murals
The Women’s Building Mural was painted by seven women artists including in 1994. The mural titled MaestraPeace covers both the outside of The Women’s Building as well as the interior entrance hall and stairway.
Clarion Alley
Clarion Alley has hosted over 700 murals since 1992, many with social and political themes.
Robotaxi
Hail your robotaxi and drive to Haight-Ashbury.
Haight Ashbury Painted Ladies
The Haight Ashbury Painted Ladies were built in the 1890s and are a mix of Queen Anne, Italianate, and Stick-style architecture and colorfully painted in the 1970’s.
Dangling Legs at the Piedmont Boutique
The Dangling Legs at the Piedmont Boutique is an icon of Haight Street. The store sells a selection of quite racy wares, including lingerie and fetish wear. The legs were designed by local artist Barry Forman.
The Red House
Jimi Hendrix lived in 1524A Haight Street for a few years in the 1960’s. The Jimi Hendrix House is also called the Red House after it was painted red in the rock star’s honour.
Practicalities
- Take a piece of cardboard that you can sit on for the Seward Mini Park - it allows you to slide faster
- Designed for Waymo robotaxis (Sign up to their waitlist via Waymo app)
- We are not affiliated with any taxi booking platforms. Book & pay for your taxis directly (we will tell you when)
About
This route was designed by Barry Pickard in collaboration with Autoura.
Barry Pickard
Specialising in European and North American destinations, as well as a number of other countries around the world, I have designed self-guided tours for city based visits; multi-stop road trips; family, group and couples vacations; as well as themed excursions. Experienced in designing walking tours, driving tours and robotaxi experiences. A history graduate, with a great eye for detail, my passion for travel and research has found its apogee in designing fun, interesting and thoughtful trips
