errific scientific adventure in its own right), the Museum of the City of San Francisco, or the California Historical Society, among others. Many of the earthquake exhibits at these museums are short-lived, only planned through May or June, so be sure to stop by soon.
In the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, from the Presidio (now a national park), visitors can explore the serpentinite hills that continue into nearby Marin County. Photo is courtesy of the National Park Service.
Also, don't be deterred by the rainy weather reports you've heard recently. Despite recent heavy rainfall, late spring and summer in Northern California are usually dry and a nice time to visit with temperatures usually around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. However, do heed Mark Twain's alleged comment, "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco," and be sure to bring a light jacket. (There's no easier way to spot a tourist than seeing someone in shorts and a new fleece emblazoned with an embroidered Golden Gate Bridge and the words "San Francisco.")
But whether you're tracing historical locations of the 1906 earthquake or just traveling through San Francisco and the Bay Area, be aware of your surroundings researchers say it's not a question of "if" the San Andreas will shake San Francisco again, it's a matter of "when."
1906 Earthquake Centennial Alliance
Point Reyes National Seashore
Geology of Golden Gate State Park
U.S. Geological Survey information on the quake
U.S. Geological Survey shake map on the 1906 event
Internet tours of San Francisco
San Francisco Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Cable Car Museum
"Banking on Earthquakes," Geotimes, July 2005
"The Great Earthquake Destroys San Francisco," Geotimes, April 2006
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