San Francisco Architecture Tour
July 21, 2021
$125 WCSC member; $138 non-member
Depart: 9:00am Heather Farm Parking Lot 2 Return: 4:15pm
Discover San Francisco and its architecture on your escorted tour with Craig Smith. San Francisco is considered the third generation city for architecture in America and one of the top 5 most important architectural cities in the United States. Because of the devastation of the earthquake and fire of 1906, San Francisco was able to follow the America the Beautiful Movement to rebuild. Explore new and old examples: Standard Oil building, Pacific Coast Stock Exchange, Victorian neighborhoods and other architectural movements in Pacific Heights. Mid-day you will stop for a delicious hosted lunch at Swiss Louis at Pier 39, before viewing additional works by great architects. Cost includes motor coach transportation, tour, hosted lunch and driver gratuity. Level 2 Moderate Walking*. No refunds. Course #34523
*Level 2: This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets. Most level 2 tours would include a guided tour with some walking (less than a mile), shopping, optional walking activities and other similar activities.
How to Sign Up
- Online: Visit cityofwalnutcreek.perfectmind.com and login or create an account*. Browse the 50+ Trips section for available options.
- By Mail: Send a check made out to City of Walnut Creek to Civic Park Community Center, Attn Senior Travel, 1666 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- By Phone (Mon-Fri 9am-1:00pm): Call 925-943-5852 and be ready with a credit card.