Cute Sign – Whats the Big Deal?
The 49-Mile Drive may be one of San Francisco’s most-enduring marketing ploys, created in the early 20th century to show off the city. Why 49 miles? Well, the whole drive is about that long, but it’s also about the city’s size: 49 square miles. The route has changed over the years, with today’s route officially starting at City Hall. If you want to “do” the 49-Mile Drive, you’ll be following signs that look like this. Their pleasing design is both their strong point and a weakness – they’re so cute that people routinely steal them, which could cause you a lot of trouble if the one that’s missing is the one you need. Important Point: By tradition, 49-Mile Drive signs are posted to be seen if you’re driving in the counterclockwise direction only. If you try it in reverse, the map will be your only hope. Because of all that, you’ll need a good map to take along on the 49-Mile Drive. It will also help you make sense of our directions. You can
