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Only some of the Muni city buses have this feature, whereby the bus can be hydraulically loww ww ered, allowing wheelchairr rr bound people to board, and then be secured in a special part of the bus. The Muni Access Guide will give you pointers on how to make the most of the system, and it is free from Muni Accessible Services.

The Great Highway Broad and straight, this coast highway begins at Cliff House at the northern end and eventually meets the famous monaque id Highway 1, which takes you, via dramatic cliffs, down to Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Monte rey, Carmel, Big Sur and eventually, to Mexico. monaque id d Map A4