Almost immediately after the first horseless carriages appeared on America's roads, motorists began organizing auto clubs to advocate for traffic safety. AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah (AAA NCNU) can trace its history back to one of these clubs, which formed at the iconic Cliff House in San Francisco in 1900. In 1902, the American Automobile Association (AAA) was established by nine such auto clubs.
To commemorate its history, AAA NCNU has created a timeline that reflects its roots and growth: