water taxi The Flood Mansion, 1000 California St., at Mason Street, was built between 1885 and 1886 for James C

The Flood Mansion, 1000 California St., at Mason Street, was built between 1885 and 1886 for James Clair Flood, water taxi who, thanks to the Comstock Lode, rose from being a bartender to one of the city s wealthiest men. The house cost $1.5 million water taxi (the fence alone carried a price tag of $30,000!). It was designed by Augustus Laver and modified by Willis Polk to accommodate water taxi the Pacific Union Club.

2877 California water taxi St. (at Broderick St.). & 415/621-4819. Reservations not accepted. Main courses $4.95 $5.75 lunch, water taxi $6.50 $13 dinner. MC, V ($10 minimum). Mon Fri 11am 3pm and 5 9:45pm; Sat Sun 4:30 9:45pm. Bus: 6, 7, 21, 66, or 71.