Very Short 49-Mile Drive

Ocean Beach near Cliff House

Bob and I like to do the 49-Mile Drive whenever we're in San Francisco and we visit most of the highlights along the way. I especially love seeing the golf course in the middle of the city: "as seen on TV" during golf tournaments.


Adam, Mitchell, John, Bob at Twin Peaks

We had only a few hours left before leaving for home, so we figured we'd hit only the easiest "top three" of the scenic drive: the Golden Gate Bridge with a side trip to Sausalito, Cliff House and Twin Peaks. We were lucky to have John as a driver once again and he got us across the bridge in no time. The descent to Sausalito is a little intimidating, so steep and narrow, but it was a thrill to see a small deer in the brush by the side of the road.

We were hungry and tired by the time we arrived at Cliff house, so it was a good place to stop for a beer and some appetizers (fries and a cheese plate). The boys were excited to wade in the water on Ocean Beach, dangerous that day with rip tides but John was vigilant and no one came to grief.

Our last stop of the day was Twin Peaks, almost 1000 feet in elevation, where the views are breathtaking. Unfortunately, we hadn't brought our jackets and the late afternoon had turned very cold so we didn't quite enjoy the sights as we might have in warm sweatshirts Finally, it was time to go back and see the streets for a last time on our way down the hill toward Fisherman's Wharf.