Barbary Coast Trail, Historical urban trail in North Beach and Chinatown, San Francisco, US
Bronze medallions and arrows embedded in sidewalks guide visitors through a 3.8-mile route connecting important landmarks across San Francisco's historic districts.
The trail follows paths established during the 1849 Gold Rush period when San Francisco transformed from a small settlement into a major port city.
Twenty historical sites along the path include the Old Mint, Union Square, T'ien Hou temple, Wells Fargo Museum, and the Jackson Square Historic District.
Both ends of the trail connect to the Hyde-Powell cable car line, allowing visitors to complete segments or return to starting points via public transportation.
One hundred eighty bronze markers, designed by historian Daniel Bacon and illustrator Jim Blair, permanently indicate the path through San Francisco's most historic neighborhoods.
Location: San Francisco
Website: http://barbarycoasttrail.org
GPS coordinates: 37.79944,-122.40889
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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San Francisco cable car system
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Columbus Tower
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
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Washington Square
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The Saloon
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Tin How Temple
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Club Fugazi
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Big Al's
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Malloch Building
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The Summit
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Cobb's Comedy Club
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The Beat Museum
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Statue of Christopher Columbus
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Great Star Theater
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Ma-Tsu Temple of USA
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Feusier Octagon House
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Chinatown - Him Mark Lai Branch Library
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