Neighbourhood guide

Fisherman's Wharf

PIER 39, Alcatraz ferries, the Exploratorium and Hyde Street

Fisherman's Wharf has 11 places on the map. It runs along the waterfront from Pier 33 and the Exploratorium at Pier 15 west to Ghirardelli Square.

PIER 39 holds the Aquarium of the Bay and the sea lions on K-Dock. Alcatraz ferries leave from Pier 33 and USS Pampanito sits at Pier 45.

Inland, the Powell-Hyde cable car ends near Hyde and Beach streets. Buena Vista Cafe is at 2765 Hyde Street and Ghirardelli Square is at 900 North Point Street.

10 places

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What to see

PIER 39 and its sea lions are the easy first stop. Alcatraz needs a booked ferry from Pier 33, so plan that first.

Where to eat and drink

Buena Vista Cafe at Hyde and Beach is a short walk from the cable car stop. Ghirardelli Square has shops and a food hall.

Good to know

Book Alcatraz through the official provider. The National Park Service page lists operating seasons.

Nearby neighbourhoods

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

Nob Hill and Russian Hill, San Francisco

Nob Hill and Russian Hill Cable Car Museum and Grace Cathedral 2 places · 1.8 km away

Chinatown Ross Alley, Grant Avenue shops, Old St. Mary's and Portsmouth Square 6 places · 1.9 km away

Financial District and Embarcadero, San Francisco

Financial District and Embarcadero Ferry Building, the Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center, Tadich Grill 9 places · 2.2 km away

The best of Fisherman's Wharf

Island Alcatraz Island Managed by the National Park Service.

Ferry Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 Departure point with tickets through the operator.

Science Exploratorium Pier 15 on the Embarcadero.

Submarine USS Pampanito World War II submarine at Pier 45.

Drink Buena Vista Cafe Irish coffee at 2765 Hyde Street.

Things to do in Fisherman's Wharf

Fishing and tour boats tied up at Fisherman's Wharf with flags flying

Neighbourhood Fisherman's Wharf Waterfront district along Beach Street and Jefferson Street with attractions, restaurants and shops. The merchants' association site covers the area.

Sea lions on the floating docks beside PIER 39 with the Marin hills beyond

Landmark PIER 39 Waterfront complex at The Embarcadero and Beach Street with shops, restaurants, attractions and live performances.

A sea lion raises its head on a wooden dock among others at PIER 39

Landmark Sea Lions at PIER 39 California sea lions began hauling out on PIER 39's K-Dock shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake in October 1989, and the pier's site tells the story.

Museum Aquarium of the Bay Aquarium at PIER 39 with exhibits on the Bay, including Touch the Bay and river otters.

Submarine USS Pampanito moored at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Museum USS Pampanito World War II submarine museum at Pier 45, run by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association.

Large Ghirardelli sign on the rooftop at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco

Shopping Ghirardelli Square Shopping and dining complex at 900 North Point Street, described by its own site as an early adaptive reuse project.

Alcatraz Island and its cell house seen across San Francisco Bay

Landmark Alcatraz Island Former prison island in San Francisco Bay, managed by the National Park Service. Ferries leave from Pier 33.

Alcatraz Cruises ferry docked at Pier 33, San Francisco

Landmark Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 Departure point for the ferry to Alcatraz Island, run by Alcatraz City Cruises from Pier 33 on the Embarcadero.

Nightlife Buena Vista Cafe Cafe and bar at 2765 Hyde Street, just west of the last stop of the Powell-Hyde cable car, known for its Irish coffee.

A wooden San Francisco cable car stopped in the street with open sides

Landmark Powell-Hyde Cable Car One of the cable car lines run by SFMTA, from Powell and Market streets to the Fisherman's Wharf area.

What's on in Fisherman's Wharf

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

Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
11:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fisherman’s Wharf: A Hidden History Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Fisherman’s Wharf: A Hidden History
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fisherman’s Wharf: A Hidden History.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Bohemians And Other Unconventional Women Activities
Mon 23 Nov · Bohemians And Other Unconventional Women
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Bohemians And Other Unconventional Women.
13:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fisherman’s Wharf: A Hidden History Activities
Mon 23 Nov · Fisherman’s Wharf: A Hidden History
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fisherman’s Wharf: A Hidden History.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Wed 25 Nov · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fisherman's Wharf: History Along the Waterfront Tours and walks
Fri 4 Dec · Fisherman's Wharf
A guided walking tour of Fisherman's Wharf history with SF City Guides on 4 December.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours · Fisherman’s Wharf: History Along the Waterfront
Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Fri 4 Dec · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Sea Chantey Sing (first Saturday) Activities
First Saturday of the month. Next: Sat 5 Dec · Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St
Open sing-along of sea chanteys at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park museum, held on the first Saturday of each month.
Free · Sat 18:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · Sea Chantey Sing

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Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Sun 6 Dec · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Wed 9 Dec · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Bohemians And Other Unconventional Women Activities
Fri 11 Dec · Bohemians And Other Unconventional Women
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Bohemians And Other Unconventional Women.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Fisherman's Wharf: History Along the Waterfront Tours and walks
Fri 11 Dec · Fisherman's Wharf
A guided walking tour of Fisherman's Wharf history with SF City Guides on 11 December.
from 11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours · Fisherman’s Wharf: History Along the Waterfront
Fort Mason To Aquatic Park Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Fort Mason To Aquatic Park
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Fort Mason To Aquatic Park.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

All 15 local events in Fisherman's Wharf

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