{"id":809,"date":"2025-09-16T04:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecodriveautosales.com\/us\/?p=809"},"modified":"2025-10-13T21:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T21:47:01","slug":"waymo-san-francisco-full-house-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecodriveautosales.com\/us\/waymo-san-francisco-full-house-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring San\u202fFrancisco by Waymo:\u202fFull\u202fHouse Filming Spots &#038; City Landmarks with an Autonomous Taxi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ========== Helper CSS (\u8ffd\u52a0\u3057\u305f\u306e\u306f .hl-yellow \/ .hl-blue \u3068 insta \u4e2d\u592e\u5bc4\u305b\u3060\u3051) ========== --><\/p>\n<style>\n  \/* \u65e2\u5b58\u306e\u88c5\u98fe -------------------- *\/\n  .highlight{background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #3498db;padding:15px;margin:20px 0;}\n  .related-videos{background:#f3f4f6;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:30px;}\n  .related-videos h3{margin-top:0;}\n  .related-videos ul{padding-left:20px;}\n  .footer-note{font-style:italic;color:#7f8c8d;border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:20px;margin-top:30px;}<\/p>\n<p>  \/* \u30cf\u30a4\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8\u7f6e\u63db\u7528\uff08\u672c\u6587\u306b\u4f7f\u3046\u5834\u5408\uff09 *\/\n  .hl-yellow{background:#ffeb3b;padding:0 4px;}\n  .hl-blue  {background:#99f9ff;padding:0 4px;}<\/p>\n<p>  \/* YouTube\u30d3\u30c7\u30aa\u3092\u30da\u30fc\u30b8\u30ec\u30a4\u30a2\u30a6\u30c8\u306b\u3057\u3063\u304b\u308a\u5408\u308f\u305b\u308b *\/\n  .youtube-embed{width:100%;margin:20px 0;text-align:center;}\n  .youtube-embed iframe{max-width:100%;width:800px;height:450px;border:0;}\n  @media screen and (max-width:850px){.youtube-embed iframe{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16\/9;}}\n<\/style>\n<p><!-- ========== \u672c\u6587 ========== --><\/p>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>On this outing I hopped into a self-driving <mark class=\"hl-yellow\"><strong>Waymo\u2019s fully driver-less robotaxi<\/strong><\/mark> in San&nbsp;Francisco to hunt down filming locations from the \u201990s hit sitcom <em>Full&nbsp;House<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Alphabet\u2019s fully autonomous ride carried me from Alamo Square\u2014home of the \u201cTanner house\u201d in the show\u2019s opening credits\u2014all the way to the famously twisty Lombard&nbsp;Street.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The photo below shows the legendary Painted Ladies just off Alamo&nbsp;Square.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;width:100%;margin:1.5em auto;\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGgwN1JzHbt\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGgwN1JzHbt\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Waymo\u2019s service is a showcase of true human-free autonomy, and the ride quality is every bit as smooth and comfortable as you\u2019d hope from next-generation tech.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can experience the trip virtually in the video below\u2014give it a watch!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\">\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_BenkQzmGQ0?si=3NxHAzmXvLJH8UDp\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Waymo Ride Experience<\/h2>\n<p>As soon as the trip begins, soft background music plays and the spacious cabin puts you at ease.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle of choice is Jaguar\u2019s all-electric I-PACE SUV, whose upscale interior and supportive seats instantly stand out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Vehicle details:<\/strong> Waymo currently operates the Jaguar&nbsp;I-PACE.<br \/>\n  This premium EV blends a sleek exterior with a comfortably appointed cabin, giving passengers plenty of room to relax\u2014even on longer rides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the road, Waymo drives exactly the way a seasoned human would.<\/p>\n<p>It performs a full stop at every stop sign, gauges cross-traffic before entering an intersection, and\u2014most impressively\u2014recognizes when another car is parallel-parking, holding back at a safe distance until the maneuver is finished.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">Thanks to LiDAR-based 3-D mapping, the system builds a real-time model of its surroundings and adapts effortlessly to whatever the street throws at it.<\/mark><\/p>\n<h2>Landmarks Featured in the Video<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodriveondemand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/waymo1.png\" alt=\"Waymo overlooking San Francisco\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24247\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Japantown<\/h3>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">Our route happened to pass through Japantown, one of the oldest and largest Japanese communities in the United States, founded by immigrants in the early 20th century.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>Its signature landmark is the <mark class=\"hl-yellow\"><strong>Japantown Peace Pagoda<\/strong><\/mark>, a five-story tower designed by architect Yoshir\u014d&nbsp;Taniguchi and gifted to the city by Osaka in 1968.<\/p>\n<h3>Golden Gate Bridge<\/h3>\n<p>While waiting at a red light, we took in the iconic <mark class=\"hl-yellow\"><strong>Golden&nbsp;Gate&nbsp;Bridge<\/strong><\/mark>\u2014also featured in the opening of <em>Full House<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">A toll of $9\u2013$10 (cash-free only) is charged when you drive toward the San Francisco side.<\/mark> Crossing by car takes only a few minutes; on foot it\u2019s a 30-plus-minute walk.<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf01 Fun fact:<\/strong> You can walk or bike across the bridge, and several nearby vista points offer stunning views from different angles. Finding your favorite viewpoint is half the fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;width:100%;margin:1.5em auto;\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFGoclpzjtE\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFGoclpzjtE\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Alcatraz Island<\/h3>\n<p>At another stoplight we looked out toward <mark class=\"hl-yellow\"><strong>Alcatraz<\/strong><\/mark>, the former federal prison once deemed \u201cescape-proof.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Operating from 1934 to 1963, it became infamous after a 1962 breakout in which inmates widened air-vents with spoons and fashioned life vests and a raft from raincoats.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">If you plan a visit, buy tickets online in advance and take an early-morning ferry so you can explore the island at your own pace.<\/mark><br \/>\nIt can get chilly inside the cell blocks, so bring an extra layer.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;width:100%;margin:1.5em auto;\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDafD-mT-oa\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDafD-mT-oa\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Waymo\u2019s Technology &#038; Growth<\/h2>\n<p>Waymo began in 2009 as Google\u2019s self-driving-car project, and in 2015 it completed the first fully driver-less run on public roads.<\/p>\n<p>The original reference vehicle, nicknamed \u201cFirefly,\u201d had no pedals or steering wheel\u2014driving was handled entirely by software and sensors.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">To date Waymo has logged more than 20 billion miles of testing\u2014on public streets and in simulation\u2014equivalent to roughly 800,000 laps around the Earth.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>Its high-resolution LiDAR measures distance to surrounding objects and builds a three-dimensional model of the world in real time.<\/p>\n<p>The cars also carry external audio receivers (EARs) that listen for emergency-vehicle sirens and other critical sounds so the system can react appropriately.<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcca Waymo\u2019s progress:<\/strong> Starting as a Google initiative in 2009, the company now plans to launch public-road tests of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 by the end of 2025.<br \/>\n  Altogether, Waymo\u2019s fleet has accumulated an astonishing 20 billion miles\u2014enough to circle the globe about 800,000 times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most recently Waymo announced a partnership with Hyundai and will test a fleet of IONIQ 5 EVs on public roads by late 2025.  <\/p>\n<p>Which automakers it teams up with next\u2014and what models will join the lineup\u2014are developments well worth watching.<\/p>\n<h2>How Waymo Handles the Road<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you notice is <em>how polite the car feels.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are no sudden stops or jack-rabbit starts\u2014just the calm, measured style you would expect from an experienced, patient driver.<\/p>\n<p>Lane changes are silky smooth, and if a pedestrian or parked car blocks the way, Waymo eases around the obstacle and then glides back into position.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"hl-yellow\">Even on San Francisco\u2019s busy, people-packed streets, the vehicle keeps its cool and makes consistently safe, sensible decisions.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>Regulatory hurdles remain, but the ride makes it clear that the technology is already capable of navigating a megacity as crowded as Tokyo.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Stop: Lombard Street<\/h2>\n<p>After climbing one last steep hill we reached <mark class=\"hl-yellow\"><strong>Lombard&nbsp;Street<\/strong><\/mark>\u2014famous from the <em>Full&nbsp;House<\/em> opening and widely billed as \u201cthe crookedest street in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a must-see for visitors, and Waymo pulled over safely exactly where the next passenger was waiting.<br \/>\nOur tour ended right there, at one of San&nbsp;Francisco\u2019s most iconic spots.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;width:100%;margin:1.5em auto;\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHEzcpCz2ff\/\" style=\"max-width:540px; min-width:326px; width:99.375%; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHEzcpCz2ff\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frontier_ecodrive\/\" style=\"color:#000; text-decoration:none;\">Frontier by EcoDrive (@frontier_ecodrive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Riding Waymo\u2019s fully autonomous taxi let us pair <mark class=\"hl-yellow\"><strong>cutting-edge technology<\/strong><\/mark> with a nostalgic tour of <em>Full&nbsp;House<\/em> filming spots\u2014a <mark class=\"hl-yellow\">surprisingly perfect combo<\/mark>.<\/p>\n<p>Traveling without a human driver felt not only <mark class=\"hl-yellow\"><strong>safe<\/strong><\/mark> but genuinely comfortable, showing just how real the era of driver-free mobility has already become.<\/p>\n<p>Waymo\u2019s calm, seamless driving proves the <mark class=\"hl-yellow\">future of mobility is here, and it\u2019s ready for sightseeing.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>On your next trip to San&nbsp;Francisco, try using Waymo to hop between landmarks quickly and <mark class=\"hl-yellow\">stress-free<\/mark>\u2014you might never look at city touring the same way again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"footer-note\">\n  This post is based on a May&nbsp;2024 ride. 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