This is the turnaround point for the Powell Street and Hyde Street cable cars; when they reach the end of the line, the operators jump out and use the turntable to spin the cable car around so it's ready for a new run. The whole scene is a party, with street performers and some of your quintessential San Francisco characters.

Dirk

November 17, 2024

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A must in San Francisco

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Han Solo

May 7, 2025

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We waited for two hours, even though only one train was partially occupied and the others were empty. We decided not to take it.

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