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100

What state is San Francisco In?

California?

100

What historic San Francisco neighborhood is known for its colorful Victorian houses?

Painted Ladies

100

 “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” What American author allegedly said this but almost certainly in actuality did not?

Mark Twain? 

100

What year did the San Francisco 49ers win their first Super Bowl? 

1981?

100

How many times did prisoners try to escape from Alcatraz?

14?

200

What is the famous bridge in San Francisco?

Golden Gate Bridge?

200

Lombard Street is known as...

the "crookedest street in the world"

200

Many street signs in Oakland sport an illustration of what kind of tree?

Oak?

200

What San Francisco sports team has a seal mascot appropriately named Lou Seal?

San Francisco Giants?

200

How far is Alcatraz from northern shoreline of San Francisco?

1 mile?

300

What is the weather like in San Francisco?

Very foggy!

300

What large urban park is located in the heart (very near us!) of San Francisco?

Golden Gate Park

300

The fog in the San Francisco Bay Area is often referred to by what affectionate nickname?

Karl?

300

In 2019, the San Francisco Giants' home stadium changed its name from AT&T Park to what current name?

Oracle Park?

300

What year did Alcatraz open as a federal prison?

1934?

400

Lombard Street is known as...

the "crookedest street in the world"

400

What mammal can you see (and smell!) from Pier 39?

Sea Lion

400

What pilaf-inspired brand, owned by PepsiCo subsidiary Quaker Oats, bills itself as the "San Francisco Treat?"

Rice-a-Roni?

400

How many times did 49er quarterback Joe Montana win a Super Bowl MVP?

3? 

400

What crime eventually sent Al Capone to prison, which then led to his time on Alcatraz?

tax evasion

500

There are 43 of these in San Francisco....

HILLS!

500

What is Amy's favorite dinner when she is in San Francisco? 

Ghirardelli Ice Cream Sundae

500

In 2014, which US company commissioned a new font called San Francisco, which is now used on their products and in their advertising?

Apple?

500

Who is the Golden State Warriors' all-time leading scorer?

Wilt Chamberlain

500

What is the nickname for Alcatraz Island?

The Rock?