San Francisco

What is Alcatraz which is located near San Francisco?

A prison

What is the pyramid-shaped skyscraper in San Francisco called?

Transamerica Pyramid

Which of the following TV shows does NOT take place in San Francisco?

Frasier

What city is located at the same latitude of San Francisco?

Seoul

When was San Francisco founded?

1776

What is sunbathing at Pier 39?

Sea lions

What is the most succesful baseball team in San Francisco called?

San Francisco Giants

How high is the outlook tower Coit Tower?

64 m

San Francisco was affected by a second big earthquake after the one in 1906. What year was this?

1989

San Francisco was founded as a mission station by Franciscan monks, in what year?

1776

What year was the big earthquake that destroyed San Francisco?

1906

North of San Francisco we will find the most famous wine district in the US. What is the name of this popular tourist destination?

Napa Valley

Which of the following is the full name of San Francisco's subway?

Bay Area Rapid Transit

Who is the poet and civil rights activist that spent part of her early life in San Francisco?

Maya Angelou

What was San Francisco's original name before it was changed in 1846?

Yerba Buena

Earthquakes are often caused by faults, on what fault is San Francisco?

The San Andreas Fault

What is the building on top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco called?

Coit Tower

What is San Francisco NOT known for?

The bird life

Who was the first openly gay elected official in California, assassinated in 1978?

Harvey Milk

What year did San Francisco Pride start?

1972

Who is the co-founder of Twitter that was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Biz Stone

Which iconic bridge, completed in 1937, connects San Francisco to Marin County?

Golden Gate Bridge

Who is the actor and director known for "Million Dollar Baby" and was born in San Francisco?

Clint Eastwood

Which TV series takes place in San Francisco?

Dharma and Greg

What state is San Francisco located in?

California

In which year did the devastating earthquake and fire occur in San Francisco?

1906

What is the name of the oldest Chinatown in North America?

San Francisco Chinatown

What is the name of San Francisco's football team in the American Football League, NFL?

49ers

What is the name of San Francisco's historic cable car system?

San Francisco Cable Car System

Who was the first openly gay elected official in California, serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors?

Harvey Milk

Which event in 1848 significantly increased San Francisco's population?

California Gold Rush

What steep and winding street is known as the crookedest street in the world?

Lombard Street

Which American city was shaken by a massive earthquake in 1906?

San Francisco

What is the name of the commuter rail network in San Francisco?

BART

Which tech company known for design software has a major presence in San Francisco?

Adobe

Which seafood dish served in a bread bowl is iconic in San Francisco?

Clam chowder

Which comedian and actor, known for "Mrs. Doubtfire", resided in San Francisco?

Robin Williams

What is the name of the popular cloud software company headquartered in San Francisco?

Salesforce

Which neighborhood became famous as the center of the 1960s counterculture movement?

Haight-Ashbury

Which famous chocolate company was founded in San Francisco in 1852?

Ghirardelli

What sour bread is a San Francisco specialty?

Sourdough bread

Who was murdered on the 27th of November 1978 in San Francisco and was a politician and an advocate for gay rights?

Harvey Milk

Who co-founded Apple Inc. and was born in San Francisco?

Steve Jobs

Which park is larger than Central Park and located in San Francisco?

Golden Gate Park

Which American city suffered a massive earthquake in 1906?

San Francisco

Which musician and member of Metallica was born in San Francisco?

Kirk Hammett

What is the tallest pyramid-shaped building in San Francisco?

Transamerica Pyramid

Which tech entrepreneur and co-founder of WhatsApp was born in San Francisco?

Jan Koum

What does the San Francisco drink contain?

Vodka, banana liqueur, orange juice & grenadine

What was the name of the prison located on an island in San Francisco Bay?

Alcatraz

What video game is built on the city of San Francisco?

GTA - San Andreas

Which company famous for wearable fitness technology is based in San Francisco?

Fitbit

What is Lombard Street in San Francisco called?

The world's most crooked street

Which ride-sharing company was founded in San Francisco in 2009?

Uber

Which of the following options is NOT a famous sight in San Francisco?

Hilton Street

Which park, established in 1870, is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S.?

Golden Gate Park

Which year did the San Francisco conference occur when the UN was also formed?

1945

Which former professional football quarterback and four-time Super Bowl champion was born in San Francisco?

Joe Montana

Who recorded the original version of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco"?

Tony Bennett

Which company's headquarters is located in San Francisco?

Twitter

Who is the actress known for her role in "Boy Meets World" and born in San Francisco?

Trina Mcgee

What is the name of the major online review site founded in San Francisco?

Yelp

What was the former name of the San Francisco Giants?

New York Giants

Which means of transport is associated with San Francisco?

Tram

How many people live in San Francisco?

About 800,000

Who is the journalist and television host, formerly of Fox News, born in San Francisco?

Tucker Carlson

Which of the following cities has the same latitude as San Francisco?

Seville

Which national park is near San Francisco?

Yosemite

San Francisco is not just a city in the USA, it is also the name of a famous drink. What kind of liquor is the basis of that drink?

Vodka

Which social media company known for tweets was founded in San Francisco?

Twitter

What is the name of the famous gay district in San Francisco?

Castro

How many people died in the earthquake that happened in San Francisco in 1906?

3425

What is the name of San Francisco's famous bridge?

Golden Gate Bridge

What sport does the team San Francisco Giants play?

Baseball

What is the name of the subway system in San Francisco?

BART

Who is the actress and comedian known for "Fresh Off the Boat" and born in San Francisco?

Ali Wong

Pixar and Walt Disney made an animated movie about a girl named Riley who moves to San Francisco. What is the name of this movie?

Inside out

San Francisco is considered to have America's first "Gay Neighborhood". What is it called?

Castro District

What is the highest point in San Francisco?

Mount Davidson

Which of the following ingredients is NOT a part of the drink "San Francisco"?

Apple juice

Which Hispanic cultural celebration is popular in the Mission District?

Día de los Muertos

Which former mayor of San Francisco was the first African American to hold the position?

Willie Brown

What kind of burrito style is famous in San Francisco?

Mission-style burrito

Which bustling waterfront area is famous for sea lions and shops?

Pier 39

Which San Francisco market is known for local gourmet food and farmers markets?

Ferry Building Marketplace

Who created the Japanese Tea Garden park in San Francisco?

Makoto Hagiwara

What is the name of the famous crooked street in San Francisco?

Lombard Street

Which actress, known for her role in "Clueless", was born in San Francisco?

Alicia Silverstone

Who is the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives that represents San Francisco?

Nancy Pelosi

Which singer-songerwriter and member of the Grateful Dead was born in San Francisco?

Jerry Garcia

Which food movement promoting local and organic food is strong in San Francisco?

Farm to table

The TV series Party of Five was filmed in San Francisco. What was the name of the family?

The Salinger Family

Which San Francisco neighborhood is known for its LGBTQ+ community and activism?

Castro District

What is the name of San Francisco's oldest Chinatown in North America?

San Francisco Chinatown

What famous structure offers panoramic views and was built in 1933?

Coit Tower

What is the name of the famous island prison located in San Francisco Bay?

Alcatraz Island

Which 1915 event showcased San Francisco's recovery from the 1906 earthquake?

Panama-Pacific International Exposition

Which company is famous for hosting and sharing software code online?

GitHub

Which company provides digital payment services and was founded in San Francisco?

Square

Which San Francisco neighborhood is known for its Italian heritage?

North Beach

Which historic ferry terminal now houses shops and restaurants?

Ferry Building

What American city is near the island of Alcatraz and its infamous prison?

San Francisco

Which platform for renting homes and apartments was started in San Francisco?

Airbnb

What is the name of the tower built in 1933 that offers panoramic city views?

Coit Tower

How is San Francisco's biggest airport abbreviated?

SFO

Which former professional baseball player and all-time home run leader was born in San Francisco?

Barry Bonds

San Francisco has for a long time had a very strong gay-culture. Which two colors were removed from the Pride-flag?

Indigo and Pink

How tall is the Transamerica Pyramid which is a well-known office building in San Francisco?

260 m

What was the primary purpose of the Presidio before becoming a public park?

Military post

Which famous street is known as the "crookedest street in the world"?

Lombard Street

Which major league baseball team moved to San Francisco in 1958?

San Francisco Giants

Which 1967 event in San Francisco is associated with the hippie movement?

Summer of Love

Which food delivery service merged with Uber and was originally founded in San Francisco?

Postmates

Which fusion food trend originated in the Bay Area?

Korean tacos

Who is the author of "A Series of Unfortunate Events" born in San Francisco?

Daniel Handler

What is the name of the annual race known for its costumes and festive atmosphere?

Bay to Breakers

What is the name of the colorful Victorian houses near Alamo Square?

Painted Ladies

Which fashion designer, known for his eponymous brand, was born in San Francisco?

Alexander Wang

Which 1849 event led to the term "49ers" being associated with San Francisco?

California Gold Rush

Which set of hills offers stunning views of the city skyline?

Twin Peaks

Which martial artist and actor was born in San Francisco in 1940?

Bruce Lee