Step Back in Time at the Landing Place of Captain J. B. Montgomery

Getting There

• Walking

  From the heart of Chinatown, head east on Grant Avenue towards Bush Street. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with Kearny Street. Turn left onto Kearny Street and continue walking for another 0.2 miles. You will then arrive at the California Historical Landmark 81: Landing Place of Captain J. B. Montgomery located at QHVW+VR, San Francisco, CA 94111, which is near the waterfront.

• Public Transit - Muni

  If you prefer to take public transit, head to the nearest Muni bus stop in Chinatown. You can catch the 8X, 10, or 12 bus lines at the stop located on Grant Avenue. Ride the bus towards the Financial District and get off at the stop at Clay Street and Kearny Street. From there, walk east along Clay Street until you reach Kearny Street, turn right, and continue straight for a few blocks until you arrive at the landmark. The bus fare is $3.00.

• Cable Car

  For a unique San Francisco experience, take the Powell-Hyde Cable Car. Head to the nearest cable car stop on Powell Street, which is about a 10-minute walk from Chinatown. Board the cable car and ride it to the stop at Washington Street. From there, walk down Washington Street towards the Embarcadero, then turn left onto the Embarcadero and head south until you reach QHVW+VR, San Francisco, CA 94111. The cable car fare is $8.00.