San Francisco Rent a Car and Embarcadero
The Embarcadero is the eastern waterfront roadway of the Port of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, along San Francisco Bay. With the growth in human population of San Francisco there was a need for more space, the shoreline cove was filled and a large offshore seawall was built. What stands on it today is the San Franciscos Financial District. In the early 20th century the plaza in front of the Ferry Building was a bustling of activity with heavy foot traffic, similar to the traffic in Grand Central Station in New York City. However, after the construction of the Bay Bridge was done, the areas traffic dramatically declined along with the Ferris and the Ferry Building. In the 1960s the Embarcadero Freeway was built to improve automobile access. Although the Embarcadero Freeway fulfilled the objectives it became quite an eyesore. Due to the damage from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the Embarcadero Freeway was torn down in 1991. Major redevelopment of the Embarcadero followed with the building of palm-lined boulevards and the creation/restoration of squares and plazas being built.
Car Rentals San Francisco and the Embarcadero Center
When traveling with car rentals San Francisco make sure to make a stop at the Embarcadero Center. The Embarcadero is a four building center with the beautiful Armand Vaillancourt Fountain. The center takes up a 6 block radius from Embarcadero to Drumm St. The Embarcadero Center is mainly for retail and offices; it has five office towers and three shopping levels within four towers. The lower floors of the Embarcadero Center actually consist of over 100 retailers! This is a great place to find all your needs in one stop when with car rentals San Francisco. On the other hand, if youre looking for some entertainment, on the 2nd floor of the Embarcadero is the citys best foreign film theatre complex (there are five screens).There are always events happening in the Embarcadero Center, especially during the holidays. In the winter for a beautiful view and great exercise at the same time, an ice skating rink is set up in front of the Vaillancourt Fountain. For the tourists and locals during the warmer days, there is always live music entertainment featuring locals and up-and-coming artists as well. Also you can take a stroll and see the arts and crafts vendors selling their respective wares. Check out http://www.embarcaderocenter.com/ec/ for more information on schedules and events.
Car Rentals San Francisco and Other Places to Check Out in Embarcadero
Ferry Building and Farmers Market, the Embarcadero at Market Street More than $100 million has been invested to turn a stereotypical retail center into a renowned gourmet center. This includes having wine bars, oyster bars, cheeses and chocolate shops which all highlight the Bay Areas delicacies. The Sunday Garden Market is open from 9am to 3pm for anyone looking for some of the citys best farmer produce.
Teatro Zinzanni, Pier 29 on The Embarcadero at Battery Street Highly recommend by car rentals San Francisco, Teatro Zinzanni is basically a high class circus for adults. The performances include an international casts of acrobats, comedians, and other artists. The performance is done in a historical but posh cabaret tent. You can enjoy the entertainment and music with a great meal to.
Bike to Sausalito, 1937 Lombard Street To experience the Golden Gate Bridge in a different way, car rental San Francisco suggests biking over this famous bridge. However, be wary of bringing children as the winds can make it slightly dangerous. Once you get to Sausalito you can take the ferry back to Fishermans Wharf and enjoy the view of the water.
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