SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Historic hospitality businesses including Scoma's, The Westin St. Francis, Buena Vista, and Tonga Room, have come together with San Francisco Travel and Market Street Railway to commemorate the momentous 150th anniversary of San Francisco's legendary cable cars. From August 2 through October 31, 2023, these venues will celebrate the magic of San Francisco and the anniversary of the city's iconic cable cars with a special contest.

Special Prizes
Visit https://www.sftravel.com/cable-car-crawl and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes including:

• Buena Vista Irish Coffee Gift Set with extra Glasses and Dining Certificate for two (valued at $300)
• 2-night stay at Fairmont San Francisco (valued at $525)
• 2-night stay in a Deluxe Room at Westin St. Francis (valued at $500)
• (2) Drawings: Dinner for Two at Scoma's and a special Scoma's Gift Bag ($250 value for each prize drawn)

Cable Car Crawl Special Offers
Be sure to ask bartenders at each business about special offers/commemorative 150th anniversary drink specials including:

• One complimentary world-famous Irish coffee when patrons show their Instagram post
  using #SFCableCar and their cable car ticket
• Relaunch of the famed “Cable Car” cocktail at the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar (Cable Car
  cocktail also available in the hotel's Laurel Court Bar)
• Scoma's drink special: “SF Cable Car Crawl” Cocktail
• Cable Car Anniversary special cocktail at the Westin St. Francis' Clock Bar

Snap a selfie or two at all the participating business and while riding on the cable car. Follow these legacy businesses and share the fun on social media using the following hashtags and tagging the participating establishments (#SFCableCarCrawl, #AlwaysSF)

San Francisco Cable Car Crawl Contest
Promotion Dates: August 2– October 31, 2023
Winners to be drawn on or before November 5, 2023

This is a non-ticketed event; reservations may be required for some participating businesses. Residents and visitors can take advantage of an existing all-day, all-Muni pass for $13 to hop on and off cable cars. From July 1 to the end of 2023, a special $5 all-day pass will let riders hop on and hop off the California cable car line as well, to encourage exploration of neighborhoods along the route. More information at https://www.sftravel.com/cable-car-crawl

“San Francisco's iconic cable cars are a living testament to the resilience and innovation that define our City by the Bay. A cherished symbol of San Francisco, cable cars allow visitors and residents to explore our beloved vistas and venues just as millions have done over the last 150 years,” said San Francisco Travel Association President & CEO Joe D'Alessandro.

“No other city in the world has street running cable cars. San Francisco was the first city with cable cars, and since 1957, we've been the only city to run them,” said Rick Laubscher, President of Market Street Railway. “Our special 150th anniversary website, sfcablecars.org, is filled with cable car history and little-known stories. I cannot wait to join the group for the Cable Car Crawl and visit my favorite San Francisco legacy venues! It's a great time to rediscover San Francisco and the cable cars.”

“Can you imagine London without Big Ben? Can you imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower? Can you imagine San Francisco without its Cable Cars?” Friedel Klussmann, Activist who saved the cable cars from being replaced by buses in 1947.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and its nonprofit preservation partner, Market Street Railway, have joined a dozen organizations, including business and merchant groups and history and preservation nonprofits, to stage a slate of special events in addition to the Cable Car Crawl to commemorate the 150th anniversary of cable cars, San Francisco's iconic symbol.

About San Francisco Travel
The San Francisco Travel Association is the official destination marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco. The city is one of the top tourism and meetings destinations in the U.S. and received 21.9 million visitors in 2022. Total tourism spending in 2022 exceeded $7.7 billion. The tourism industry is the largest generator of outside revenue into San Francisco's economy and supports over 53,000 jobs. For
information on reservations, activities and more in San Francisco, visit www.sftravel.com. Follow San Francisco Travel on Facebook (www.facebook.com/onlyinSF/), Instagram (www.instagram.com/onlyinsf/), and Twitter (www.twitter.com/onlyinsf). Hashtags are #sftravel and #AlwaysSF.

About Market Street Railway
Market Street Railway is a non-profit organization with 1000 members, founded in 1976. Their mission: Preserving Historic Transit in San Francisco. The organization receives no government funds and relies on private donations and membership dues to help keep San Francisco's past present in the future. Please click here to learn how to help. They advocate for historic streetcar and cable car service improvements and expansion, educate people about the importance of attractive transit in creating vibrant, livable cities, and celebrate the wonderful historic streetcars, cable cars, and buses owned and operated by Muni, a service of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Market Street Railway also operate the free San
Francisco Railway Museum across from the Ferry Building at 77 Steuart Street. Learn More | Join | Donate

About Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar at Fairmont San Francisco
The Fairmont San Francisco is home to the Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar - delightfully nostalgic, the iconic Tonga Room exudes atmosphere in spades. No wonder, since it was a Hollywood set designer who created the themed look and feel. Guests gather around a large central “lagoon,” once the hotel's indoor swimming pool. Tropical rain, thunder and lightning storms blow through from time to time, while a band plays from a floating boat. Since 1907, The Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars. The landmark hotel offers 606 renovated guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city's most popular attractions. Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street. For reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmontsanfrancisco.com 

About The Westin St. Francis
A stimulating fusion of current and classic San Francisco, The Westin St. Francis offers a timeless respite for the modern guest. Stunning original architecture dating back to 1904 is seamlessly blended with contemporary design and state-of-the-art technology throughout the 1,195 guestrooms and suites and 56,000 square feet of meeting space. Special amenities include the expansive 6,000 square feet Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studio, The Oak Room Restaurant, Café Rito, Michael Mina's cocktail lounge CLOCK BAR, and Chateau Montelena Tasting Room. The Westin St. Francis is the only hotel located directly on Union Square, a bustling metropolis with world-class shopping and restaurants, performing arts, and historic cable cars stopping at the front door. Guests can easily walk to popular neighborhoods such as Chinatown and North Beach. The hotel isconveniently located just  one mile from Moscone Convention Center and 13 miles from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). For more information and reservations, call (415) 397-7000, toll free (888) 627-8546, or visit www.westinstfrancis.com. Stay connected on Twitter & Instagram at @WestinStFr and facebook.com/WestinSF.

About Scoma's
Founded in 1965 by brothers, Al and Joe Scoma, with six stools and their mother's recipes, Scoma's is a San Francisco institution. Family-owned for three generations, the iconic restaurant is famous for its historic waterfront location serving the freshest seafood from pier-to-plate. An award winning bar program includes an extensive wine list, local microbrews and expertly crafted cocktails. For more than 50 years locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, singers, and heads of state have been coming to Scoma's for the old-school hospitality, the freshest seafood, spectacular views and impeccable cocktails. Located on a working pier, Scoma's has its own fish receiving station, dealing directly with local fishers for 100% sustainable seafood. Complimentary valet parking offered based on availability. Reservations recommended.

About Buena Vista
First established in 1891 (as The Buena Vista Saloon), The Buena Vista Cafe has been an enduring hub of hospitality at Fisherman's Wharf, then — as now — serving local workers, residents and visitors from around the world. As rich in history as the City itself, “The BV” is one of San Francisco's longest continuously operating businesses, witnessing the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, surviving the Great Depression and Prohibition as well as the ebb and flow of ever-changing eras. Its world-famous Irish coffee, introduced In 1952, became an instant favorite, complementing the hearty fare served at lunch, dinner and all-day breakfasts.