Explore SF in 17 gorgeous walks!
Turn-by-turn guide to walking San Francisco's historic 49 Mile Scenic Route!
Foreword by Brian Boitano
“The perfect guidebook for both visitors and long-time residents. Walking San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive taught me new things about my own neighborhood. I’m glad this book is reintroducing the route to a new generation.
~Brian Boitano, Olympian, World Champion Figure Skater, and Proud San Franciscan
EXPLORE San Francisco
17 enchanting walks — past the city’s most popular sights, fascinating neighborhoods, and breathtaking vista
Tabloid History of SF
Packed with stories of SF history & heroes, plus (laugh or cringe) tabloid-style fun facts and shocking history many natives don’t know!
Turn-by-turn insiders guide
Everything you need: From detailed maps, bus routes, parking and bathrooms, to hidden SF gems—plus step counts, hill steepness rating, and more.
YOU CAN DO IT!
Whether you take a few walks or all the walks, this is a great adventure for visitors and locals—and a healthy, green way to tour the best of San Francisco. Buy your copy today
What is the 49 Mile Scenic Drive?
In 1938 San Francisco created a “49 mile” loop-trail around the city to show off the best of San Francisco to visitors attending the 1939 Golden Gate International Expo. It was a hit. (more history…)
People who love SF have been following those 100+ retro seagull signs around SF ever since.
Now a new generation has reinvented the historic route as a green, healthy walking adventure!
AUTHORS
In 2013, Authors Kristine Poggioli and Carolyn Eidson became the first people known to WALK SF’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive—which launched them into a new healthy lifestyle including a combined 75 lb weight loss. …more
NEWS: Winners of the Oscar Lewis Award from the San Francisco History Association …more
Carolyn Eidson &
Kristine Poggioli
“We fell in love with the City all over again while exploring the 49 Mile route. We hope you will too!”
