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Jack London Square - Excursion by Ferry and Foot

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When?
Wednesday, Nov 6 9:20AM - 3:20PM PST

Where?
In-person

Description
Join us for another Go Getters excursion with Anke Cruse to explore the Bay Area by public transit. 

We'll be taking the ferry from San Francisco to Oakland's Jack London Square for a leisurely walk of 1.5 hours. Roundtrip walk will be approximately 1.5 miles. 

Transit Options to meet us for the ferry to Jack London Square:
  • You can join us at the streetcar boarding stop at Jones & Beach at 9:20AM to catch the streetcar along the Embarcadero passing Pier 39, the Cruise Terminal and Exploratorium before reaching the Ferry Building *OR* you can meet 9:55AM at the Ferry Building. Meeting up locations & directions will be emailed after you register for this event.
  • We'll take the Oakland Bay Ferry and pass under the Oakland Bay Bridge, cross the East Bay, and travel along the Port of Oakland, watching the iconic container cranes and mega ships. We'll arrive at Jack London Square around 11AM. 
  • Ferry fare for seniors is $4.60 round trip (Cash, credit card, or Clipper), plus regular MUNI fare.

Tentative Itinerary:
  • Our walk will take us along Water Street to Broadway Plaza where we will get closer to the water and enjoy the marine setting. We'll then do some sightseeing around the Marina Plaza to see the Marina, the cabin of Jack London (built before the 1898 Gold Rush in the Klondike & relocated here) and Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon (click here for some of the intriguing history of Heinold's, which opened in 1884).
  • We'll stop for a picnic in a shady spot at the Marina. Bring a picnic lunch and drinks or you can buy something there.
  • After lunch we will continue on a short walk along the estuary on the Bay trail. We'll have some free time in Jack London Square to browse around, have a beer at Heinold's or sit in the sun and let the time (and people) go by before meeting by Jack London's Cabin at 2:30PM to go to the Ferry & return to SF.
  • Roundtrip walk is under 1.5 miles, flat and about 90% paved. There are benches along the way. 

Please note that this walk with Anke is intended for slower paced walkers. Walkers must be able to walk 2+ miles without assistance.  Faster paced people can go ahead at their own pace, but the group walk will be leisurely to enjoy the views and conversation along the way.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited capacity. 

If you have questions about if this 1 1/2 hour walk + ferry trip is right for you, see the confirmation email on how to contact the organizer with questions. 

Thanks to Anke Cruse for scouting out and leading our next Go Getters Excursion!

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