One of the first areas you will travel through is the Marina.  Featuring a marina, of course, this portion of San Francisco also is home to some of the city's most breathtaking homes.

In 1989, the Bay Area was rocked by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake the afternoon of October 17, just before the third game of the World Series being held at Candlestick Park; the largest quake in the region since the infamous quake of 1906.  There was widespread damage throughout the city and fires caused a major concern.  Massive damage and one of the largest blazes occurred in the Marina District.  You'd never know it today, as this is one of the most elegant and immaculate communities in the city.

After scooting your way through the Marina, you will find yourself at another San Francisco tourist destination, Fort Point.  Here, you will find stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, all of its footers and when the surf's up, you may even find locals hanging ten underneath the bridge!

When the weather is clear, you can see all the way to Sausalito and a good chunk of the Golden Gate itself; truly a beautiful portion of the California coast.

The namesake of Fort Point is an actual brick fort that was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1853 and 1861.  With 126 massive cannons, the fort was designed to block passage of any hostile ship or fleet into San Francisco Bay.

The Fort never saw any actual action.  The last of the garrisoned troops were withdrawn in 1886 but the facility was used for storage and training purposes for many years to follow.

From 1933 to 1937, Fort Point was used as the base of operations for the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

During World War II, the military returned to the fort, where approximately 100 troops manned searchlights and rapid-fire weaponry mounted along the top of the structure to protect a submarine net strung across the entrance to the Bay.

Today, Fort Point is open to the public on a limited basis.  If you find the fort is open during your trip, do take the time to go inside and check it out; it really is quite interesting and worth a look - be sure to explore all of the nooks, stairways and rooms!

Once you've checked out Fort Point, you'll travel along the edge of the Presidio, yet another famous San Francisco location.

During the Mexican-American War, the U.S. Army seized control of the Presidio in 1846 from Mexico.  Through the years, the Army utilized the Presidio in varying capacity until it was turned over to the National Park Service in 1994.

In 1996, Congress created the Presidio Trust and in 1998, the Trust took over the management responsibility for the park's interior land.

The Presidio is a unique chunk of San Francisco; it is so different than any other location in the city that it feels completely separate and isolated.

Most people don't realize that the Presidio has more than 1,000 acres of open space and 30 miles of trails!  In addition to one of the nation's finest collections of military buildings, objects and artifacts.  There is a Presidio Visitor Center that sells commemorative merchandise as well as topical videos, books and maps.

While San Francisco's Presidio is rich with history, it also has a foot firmly in the future.  Soon, Lucasfilm's Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) will be moving in to the Letterman Digital Arts Center, now under construction near the Palace of Fine Arts.  ILM is one of the leading producers of digital imagery and effects for the motion picture industry, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films.

Once you've come through the Presidio, you will find yourself traveling past the massive, multi-million dollar mansions of the Seacliff district.  Some of the homes in Seacliff dwarf their counterparts in Pacific Heights, making this part of your journey pretty exciting (or sick to your stomach with envy)!

Seacliff is home to many San Francisco socialites, movers and shakers and celebrities, including Robin Williams.

During the summer, Seacliff is also a popular destination for locals.  They're not going to gaze at the mansions; they're heading to China Beach.

Hidden well behind the stunning homes is China Beach, one of the city's safest and most private beaches for sunbathing and relaxation.

The beach gets its name from the Gold Rush period, when Chinese fishermen would make this shore their campsite as they worked in and around San Francisco Bay.

During the summer months, lifeguards are on duty at China Beach, which is located at 28th Avenue and Seacliff, just off of El Camino Del Mar.  This is a great place to park your Scootcar and hit the beach!

Once through the Seacliff district, you will find yourself scooting along through Lincoln Park and Land's End.  This portion of the trip will offer fantastic views of the Golden Gate, so keep those cameras handy.

In the park, you will find the Palace of the Legion of Honor.  This is one of San Francisco's great museums, always featuring fascinating exhibits.  If you feel so inclined, go ahead and park your Scootcar or scooter and take in some culture.  If you're simply passing by, at least you know where the Legion of Honor is located once you are done with your tour, in the event you want to go back to the museum later.

As you make your way to the coastal portion of your trip, you'll find yourself heading downhill; the view of the open Pacific is fantastic.  Before reaching the Cliff House, there is a large parking lot to your right.  If the weather is nice, be sure to make this a pit stop; the view here is perfect for pictures!

For the adventurous souls, down below you will find the ruins of what was once the Sutro Bath House.  In 1886, the Sutro Baths opened to the public at the stunning cost of $250,000.00.  The massive glass-enclosed structure spanned three acres and contained one fresh water tank, five salt water tanks and a large salt water tank.  By all accounts, the Sutro Baths were an engineering marvel and quite awe-inspiring.

Swimming wasn't the only thing folks could do in the Baths.  There were three restaurants that could accommodate up to 1,000 people at a time, natural history exhibits and art galleries featuring Aztec, Mexican, Japanese, Egyptian, Chinese and Syrian pieces.  A huge amphitheater that could seat 3,700 patrons provided stage shows and other entertainment.  The Sutro Baths welcomed up to 25,000 people each day at a cost of $.10 each - $.25 for swimming.

Regardless of how cool the attraction was, its popularity was short-lived.  In 1937, the large tank at the Sutro Baths was converted into a huge ice skating rink.  Unfortunately, the popularity of the Sutro Baths never rallied much.  In 1966, the site was sold to developers that wanted to build high rise apartments.  Once the demolition began, a fire finished the job, thus ending the 80-year legacy of the Sutro Baths.

The ruins are definitely still accessible to the curious, so if it's dry (there's lots of dirt on the hillside and throughout the area making it a muddy mess when the rains come) and you're feeling up to it, by all means park your Scootcar or scooter in that lot, walk down the stairs and have a look for yourself!

On of San Francisco's oldest and most popular restaurants is the Cliff House, overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the California coast.  The Cliff House was originally built in 1863 and immediately became a spot for the city's wealthy and affluent guests to dine near Ocean Beach.  Those early guests included several U.S. Presidents as well as prominent local families such as the Stanfords, Hearsts and Crockers.

In 1881, the Cliff House was sold to millionaire Adolph Sutro who, in the coming years, had a railroad built to bring people to his seaside restaurant.

On Christmas Day, 1894, the first Cliff House was destroyed by a fire.

Next to the Cliff House, you will find Ocean Beach.  This is a great place to stop and take in the smell of the salty sea breeze or even have a bonfire on the beach with your friends (a definite favorite during the summer months).  Surfers inhabit the waters year-round, although the best time for surfing at Ocean Beach is during the winter months when the weather is inclement and the surf way up.

It is advised not to venture too far into the water at Ocean Beach, as the area has incredibly strong rip currents and unpredictable wave activity.  The water is very cold and swimmers can quickly succumb to hypothermia without the proper wet suits, etc.  Great white sharks also dwell in these waters, so the best way to take in the beauty of Ocean Beach may likely be from the sand, on a blanket or in a chair, roasting marshmallows or hot dogs over a fire pit.

Just across the Great Highway from Ocean Beach is one of San Francisco's most famous locations, Golden Gate Park.  Larger than New York's Central Park, more than 75,000 people visit Golden Gate Park on an average weekend.

What's there to do in the Park?  Plenty!  The b est part is, when you're touring on a Scootcar, there is no problem parking anywhere you want and exploring whatever you'd like in Golden Gate Park - even on the most crowded of summer days!

The Park offers a wide variety of free and admission-based attractions; something for everyone.  They include:

The Conservatory of Flowers, which was built in 1879 and is the oldest glass and wood Victorian greenhouse in the Western Hemisphere.  Inside, visitors will find more than 10,000 plants from around the world.  The Conservatory was damaged during a 1995 storm and remained closed to the public until 2003, when it once again opened its doors after a $25 million renovation.

The Japanese Tea Garden, which is a favorite spot for Scootcar riders to stop and take a break.  The Tea Garden features winding paths, bridges and gorgeous sculpture throughout its five acres.  Many feel this is the single most relaxing and intimate location in all of San Francisco.  Makato Hagiwara, a Japanese gardener and his family took over the Tea Garden from 1895 to 1942.  Gardening wasn't all Makato did - he also invented the fortune cookie!

Golden Gate Park also offers many other activities such as lawn bowling, frisbee golf, fly fishing and features playgrounds, lakes and even a buffalo paddock!  Now there's something you probably didn't count on seeing in the Park!

During the weekends and on holidays, certain roads running through Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and you will need to alter your Scootcar course just a bit; it's no big change in plans and all roads lead to Rome in the end... or at least to the Haight!

One of the most famous - or infamous, depending on how you see it - areas of San Francisco is the Haight/Ashbury area.  Here, the Hippie movement took root and blossomed (like a flower, man) in the 1960s and '70s.  It was also the birthplace of The Grateful Dead, one of rock and roll's most incredible and long-lasting stories.

On Haight, you will find all sorts of interesting shops, from music stores to clothing shops and everything in between; we'll let you discover the variety of nick knacks available on your own!

Parking on Haight can be a challenge during the heavy tourism seasons, however, if you're on a Scootcar or scooter, you have the major advantage.

Once you've left The Haight, the next area of extra interest is Alamo Square, located in Hays Valley.  The park itself is a nice spot for a pit stop and picnic, but it's the homes across the street from the park that you will likely recognize.

Used in many films and TV shows (think Full House), the Seven Sisters (also known as the Painted Ladies) are a very well-known San Francisco sight.  Adding to the beauty of these particular Victorians is the skyline of the buildings that make up downtown San Francisco, including the world-famous Transamerica (pyramid) building.

This is a great place to stop for pictures!

As you travel past Alamo Square, you will be going downhill.  It's very easy to zip right past the park and the Seven Sisters, so slow down and take note of your surroundings - it's not uncommon for our guests to come back to the shop and realize they've driven right past this location and missed it completely!  Keep those cameras and your eyes ready!