Mr_Yuk Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 We will be going up Hwy 1 through San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge. I was asked if the Haight-Ashbury District is nearby. I see on the map that it is only a couple of miles from Hwy 1. Is it easily accessible? I don't want to go over some of the big hills in San Francisco or get stuck in big traffic. Would you recommend it as an easy ecursion from Hwy 1? Thanks, Rod Link to comment
mbelectric Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 1 North to Lincoln Ave (GG Park), West on Lincoln , North on Ashbury to Haight. Be aware this is a congested area at lunch time, so plan to stay and have lunch. You'll have a good time, but be patient with parking and ALWAYS load the meters. Oops, my bad....it's flat there! MB> Link to comment
Albert Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I recall going there back in the mid 60's. Don't trip over any flashbacks. Link to comment
SageRider Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 One thing to be aware of is that the Bay Bridge will be closed starting 8:00PM today (9/3) and will remain closed through the Labor Day weekend. The other bridges will have increased traffic as a result... Link to comment
90%angel Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 OMG, why are they closing the MAJOR Bay Bridge on a Holiday Weekend? Unless it is in imminent need of repair or it will fall down, I can't think of a good reason to close one of the most major east/west thouroughfares on a holiday weekend. Link to comment
SageRider Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 A 300 foot span at one end of the bridge is being replaced. I guess it was felt that it was better to effect primarily tourists rather than the daily commuters. Bridge is supposed to re-open no later than 5:00 AM next Tuesday. http://baybridgeinfo.org/ Link to comment
Chris K Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I guess I'll be taking the Golden Gate on my way to Napa on Saturday. Thanks for the heads up Michael. End of hijack! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I recall going there back in the mid 60's. Don't trip over any flashbacks. you %$^%@$@ stinky hippie! Link to comment
Mr_Yuk Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks for all the responses! I got what I needed (and a little bit more), as I knew I would from this group. Rod Link to comment
skinny_tom (aka boney) Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks for all the responses! I got what I needed (and a little bit more), as I knew I would from this group. Rod For best results, follow Lincoln to Stanyan and turn south (right) then left when you reach Haight. Ride along Haight for a block or two and park the bike. IIRC there are usually a few bikes parked along this stretch on the north side of the street. Your best bet is going to be walking the length of Haight all the way to Ashbury and back. Haight is congested, narrow, a major bus route, and on the weekend will be full of double parkers and tourists. Hide your electronics or take them with you before you get there, the place is crawling with maggots who won't hesitate to grab whatever they can to fund their next meal or fix. not that you should be worried that they're going to strip your bike, just that you should remove the opportunities, if you know what I mean. Link to comment
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