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Cable cars are kind of overrated?

IDK, I took a cable car for the first time expecting some epic experience but it was just okay. Lots of people, slow pace, and the ticket price seems a bit high. Am I missing something or is this a known thing?

Submitted 5 months, 2 weeks ago by trolleyproblems


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As a local, I only ride them when family visits. They're kinda a hassle for daily commute. But hey, it brings in the tourists and helps the economy, so there's that.

5 months, 2 weeks ago by BornAndRaisedInSF

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Next time, skip the cable car and hike up some of the hills. Telegraph Hill has some amazing views and you get a good workout too! Plus, it's free!

5 months, 2 weeks ago by AdventureKim

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They're great for photos though! If you love photography, try getting on one at sunset or just after dawn. Less busy and you'll get some amazing shots of the city.

5 months, 2 weeks ago by SFPhotographer

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Wow, you mean a tourist trap wasn't that great? Shocking. /s

5 months, 2 weeks ago by Overrated_Stan

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Totally agree. $8 a ride is pretty steep. You can get a day pass if you wanna ride more though. Honestly, there are better ways to spend your money in SF.

5 months, 2 weeks ago by FrugalFrank

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The history of cable cars is pretty cool though. They were a big engineering marvel back in the day. If you go to the Cable Car Museum, you can learn all about their history and mechanics. It's actually really fascinating, promise.

5 months, 2 weeks ago by HistoryBuff22

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LOLOL same here! Thought it'd be like those old movies but nah, just a bunch of people and a lot of waiting. Think it's just one of those 'do it once and move on' kind of things.

5 months, 2 weeks ago by VisitorFromNY

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Tbh, they're mostly for tourists now. Back in the day, locals would actually use them for transportation, but now it's more of a tourist attraction. If you want a better experience, try a less crowded time, like early morning.

5 months, 2 weeks ago by SF_Native