San Francisco's Embarcadero: An Audio Tour on Climate Change

Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero. • Find out how rising seas and increasing storm surges are pr

Take in San Francisco's historic waterfront with a tale of its creation, and looming demise with this walking tour along the Embarcadero. • Find out how rising seas and increasing storm surges are predicted to flood streets, and the infrastructure above and below, and what the future might look like • Hear from producer Claire Schoen who creates award-winning stories in sound for radio and podcasts • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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Location: San Francisco

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Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for this tour? Can kids join?

A: There isn't a strict age limit for the Embarcadero audio tour, so kids are definitely welcome! It actually makes for a great family activity since it's educational and fun. Just make sure they can handle walking for about 90 minutes and keep their attention on the audio. If you have younger kids, maybe bring along some snacks or a stroller for little ones.

Q: What happens if it rains on the day of the tour?

A: Since this is a self-guided tour and you can start and finish whenever you want, you can totally reschedule if the weather looks bad! Just grab your gear and do it another day. The VoiceMap app lets you use it anytime before or after your booking date, which is super flexible. Just keep an eye on the forecast!

Q: How's the parking situation near the Embarcadero?

A: Parking can be a bit tricky around the Embarcadero, especially during the weekends. There are a few garages, but it can get expensive. I recommend looking for street parking early or using public transport if you can. The F-line streetcar is super convenient to get there! And once you start the tour, you won't have to worry about parking anymore.

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Just did the Embarcadero audio tour – amazing experience!

I recently took the Embarcadero audio tour on climate change, and it was super eye-opening! The audio was so well done, and hearing about how rising tides might affect the area was both fascinating and a bit scary. I loved the flexibility of being able to stop and explore at my own pace. I started at the Ferry Building and walked towards AT&T Park, and the views were just stunning. Definitely recommend it for anyone interested in climate issues!

Considering gifting the Embarcadero tour – any thoughts?

I'm thinking about giving this audio tour as a gift. My friend is really passionate about climate change, and I think they’d love it. But I’m a little worried about how long it is and whether they’ll find it engaging. Anyone have thoughts on how the pacing is? Can you go at your own speed?