Neighbourhood guide

Financial District and Embarcadero

Ferry Building, the Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center, Tadich Grill

Financial District and Embarcadero has 9 places on the map. It runs from the Ferry Building and Pier 15 on the waterfront to Bush Street and Montgomery Street.

The Ferry Building on the Embarcadero holds the Ferry Building Marketplace, mostly local, independently owned shops and restaurants, and Foodwise runs the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market outside on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Embarcadero Center spreads over four blocks of shops and restaurants close by, and the Exploratorium is on Pier 15 at Green Street.

Inland, Transamerica Pyramid sits on Montgomery Street and Old St. Mary's Cathedral stands at 660 California Street. Tadich Grill at 240 California Street, Sam's Grill at 374 Bush Street and Kokkari at 200 Jackson Street cover seafood and Greek dinners.

9 places

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What to see

Begin at the Ferry Building, then walk to the Exploratorium on Pier 15. Embarcadero Center has shops, a holiday market and a building lighting each winter, according to its site.

Where to eat and drink

Tadich Grill and Sam's Grill both serve seafood, and Sam's Grill has outdoor dining. Kokkari serves lunch on weekdays and dinner daily. The Marketplace has more restaurants inside the Ferry Building.

Good to know

Foodwise posts weekly market updates. Old St. Mary's lists church hours and confession times on its own site.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Chinatown Ross Alley, Grant Avenue shops, Old St. Mary's and Portsmouth Square 6 places · under 1 km away

Union Square Cable car turntable, Gump's, John's Grill, the Geary Theater 7 places · 1.1 km away

North Beach City Lights, Caffe Trieste, Coit Tower, comedy and live music on Columbus Avenue 6 places · 1.1 km away

SoMa and Yerba Buena SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, Salesforce Park, Oracle Park 11 places · 1.2 km away

The best of Financial District and Embarcadero

Waterfront landmark Ferry Building The Marketplace houses mostly local shops and restaurants.

Market day Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Foodwise lists Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday markets.

Science museum Exploratorium Six indoor and outdoor galleries at Pier 15.

Seafood Tadich Grill 240 California Street.

Skyline Transamerica Pyramid The pyramid takes up a full city block.

Things to do in Financial District and Embarcadero

The Ferry Building clock tower above its arched facade on the Embarcadero under a blue sky

Landmark Ferry Building The Ferry Building on the Embarcadero houses the Ferry Building Marketplace, a group of mostly local, independently owned shops, restaurants and food producers.

Market Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Farmers market at the Ferry Building run by Foodwise. It lists Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday markets on its site.

Towers and plaza of Embarcadero Center, San Francisco

Shopping Embarcadero Center Four blocks of shops, restaurants and offices near the Embarcadero. Its site lists a holiday market and a building lighting each winter.

The Exploratorium entrance sign on the Embarcadero at Pier 15

Museum Exploratorium Hands-on science museum at Pier 15, with six indoor and outdoor galleries.

Tadich Grill storefront with its pink neon sign in the Financial District, San Francisco

Food Tadich Grill Seafood restaurant on California Street.

Food Kokkari Estiatorio Greek restaurant on Jackson Street at Front Street, serving lunch on weekdays and dinner daily.

Food Sam's Grill Seafood restaurant on Bush Street serving local seafood and classic San Francisco dishes, with outdoor dining.

Brick bell tower of Old Saint Mary's Cathedral rising above trees, San Francisco

Church Old St. Mary's Cathedral Catholic church on California Street run by the Paulist Fathers, also home to a Chinese Mission.

The Transamerica Pyramid spire rising above low buildings in the Financial District

Landmark Transamerica Pyramid The pyramid-shaped tower takes up a full city block of Transamerica Pyramid Center.

What's on in Financial District and Embarcadero

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s First Black Millionaire.”” Activities
Thu 12 Nov · 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire.”
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire.”.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Activities
Thu 12 Nov · 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (Tuesday and Thursday) Market
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Next: Thu 12 Nov · Ferry Building, Embarcadero
Year-round weekday farmers market run by Foodwise at the Ferry Building.
Tue, Thu 10:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: Foodwise · Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Illah Nourbakhsh: Crunch Time Talks and readings
Thu 12 Nov · Book Passage Ferry Building
Author event at the Book Passage store inside the Ferry Building.
17:30 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
A Touch of Glass Activities
Fri 13 Nov · A Touch of Glass
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from A Touch of Glass.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Embarcadero South: Tales of the Waterfront Activities
Fri 13 Nov · A Turbulent Port
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from A Turbulent Port.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Gold Rush City Activities
13 Nov to 20 Dec · Gold Rush City
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Gold Rush City.
from 13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Downtown Walks from the Omni Hotel Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Omni Hotel Walk
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Omni Hotel Walk.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (Saturday) Market
Saturdays. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Ferry Building, Embarcadero
Year-round farmers market run by Foodwise at the Ferry Building on Saturdays.
Sat 08:00 to 14:00 · Map · Source: Foodwise · Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Making Waves on the Waterfront Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Making Waves on the Waterfront
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Making Waves on the Waterfront.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Seth Fleisher with Anna Nordberg: The Farther Shore Talks and readings
Sat 14 Nov · Book Passage Ferry Building
Author event at the Book Passage store inside the Ferry Building.
15:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Barbary Coast: The Devil’s Playground Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Terrific Street: The Devil’s Playground
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Terrific Street: The Devil’s Playground.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Embarcadero Skyway and Art Tour Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Embarcadero Skyway
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Embarcadero Skyway.
15:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Nick Paumgarten with Chris Jennings: The Intangibles Talks and readings
Mon 16 Nov · Book Passage Ferry Building
Author event at the Book Passage store inside the Ferry Building.
18:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Ferry Building Activities
Tue 17 Nov · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Activities
Tue 17 Nov · Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Diana Helmuth and Eliza Washington: Where to Cheat on Your Cat Talks and readings
Wed 18 Nov · Book Passage Ferry Building
Author event at the Book Passage store inside the Ferry Building.
17:30 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Activities
Thu 19 Nov · 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries Activities
Thu 19 Nov · The Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from The Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Making Waves on the Waterfront Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Making Waves on the Waterfront
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Making Waves on the Waterfront.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center.
14:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Activities
Sun 22 Nov · 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Barbary Coast: The Devil’s Playground Activities
Sun 22 Nov · Terrific Street: The Devil’s Playground
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Terrific Street: The Devil’s Playground.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Embarcadero South: Tales of the Waterfront Activities
Mon 23 Nov · A Turbulent Port
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from A Turbulent Port.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Tue 24 Nov · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Activities
Tue 24 Nov · Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Activities
Wed 25 Nov · 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Making Waves on the Waterfront Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Making Waves on the Waterfront
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Making Waves on the Waterfront.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s First Black Millionaire.”” Activities
Fri 27 Nov · 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire.”
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire.”.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Fri 27 Nov · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
15:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Activities
Sat 28 Nov · 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Downtown Walks from the Omni Hotel Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Omni Hotel Walk
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Omni Hotel Walk.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
15:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Making Waves on the Waterfront Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Making Waves on the Waterfront
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Making Waves on the Waterfront.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Tue 1 Dec · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Activities
Tue 1 Dec · Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Activities
Wed 2 Dec · Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Activities
Thu 3 Dec · 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries Activities
Fri 4 Dec · The Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from The Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Let's Glow SF Illumination
4 to 13 Dec · Ferry Building
A holiday projection art festival over ten winter nights from 4 to 13 December, presented by the Downtown SF Partnership.
Free · from 09:30 · Map · Source: Ferry Building Marketplace events · Let's Glow SF!
Embarcadero Skyway and Art Tour Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Embarcadero Skyway
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Embarcadero Skyway.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
09:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Making Waves on the Waterfront Activities
Sun 6 Dec · Making Waves on the Waterfront
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Making Waves on the Waterfront.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s First Black Millionaire.”” Activities
Tue 8 Dec · 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire.”
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire.”.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Tue 8 Dec · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Activities
Tue 8 Dec · Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Activities
Tue 8 Dec · Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold Activities
Wed 9 Dec · Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Historic Market Street: Path Of Gold.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Wed 9 Dec · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Activities
Thu 10 Dec · 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries Activities
Thu 10 Dec · The Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from The Beat Generation in SF: Rebels, Writers, and Visionaries.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Thu 10 Dec · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Embarcadero South: Tales of the Waterfront Activities
Fri 11 Dec · A Turbulent Port
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from A Turbulent Port.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Embarcadero Skyway and Art Tour Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Embarcadero Skyway
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Embarcadero Skyway.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Ferry Building Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Ferry Building
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Ferry Building.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Making Waves on the Waterfront Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Making Waves on the Waterfront
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Making Waves on the Waterfront.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Secrets of Downtown: A San Francisco City Guides Walking Tour, in partnership with Omni Ho Tours and walks
Sat 12 Dec · Omni Hotel Walk
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Omni Hotel Walk.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours · Secrets of Downtown: A San Francisco City Guides Walking Tour, in partnership with Omni Hotels
Welcome to San Francisco Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Welcome to San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Welcome to San Francisco.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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