About this Event
This tour wanders through the residential neighborhood sometimes called the Tender Nob because it is situated below Nob Hill mansions and above the Tenderloin District. We feature some of the older signs in the city and many still light up the night. It is a treasure hunt to discover these beautiful signs hidden in plain sight above local watering holes, small hotels, corner stores, beautiful garages, and old-school eateries.
Spend an evening with San Francisco Neon founders Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan. Tours include local history with architectural details and graphic design insights into San Francisco's unique storefronts and neon signs. Photography and a lively Q&A are encouraged. Be prepared to walk 1.5 miles (1 block uphill) for approximately 1.5 hours. Tour starts at Mack's on Post Street, and ends at the neon beacon of Sam's Grill on Bush Street.
Reservations details: We'll email you all the details for your tour, including public transit and parking tips.
Neon photos above: Al Barna from "San Francisco Neon: Survivors and Lost Icons" book.
Small Print: Please note that we reserve the right to change/cancel the tour due to obstructions, stormy weather, or insufficient reservations. Full refunds issued for canceled tours. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being, and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities; and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you join this group, and purchase tickets, and/or attend any San Francisco Neon events; it shall be conclusively presumed you understand and agree to this policy.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Outside Mack's Valet Cleaner, 766 Post St, SF, CA 94109, San Francisco, United States
USD 19.45 to USD 37.05
