Landmark

Ferry Building

Financial District and Embarcadero, San Francisco

Address
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111

Source: ferrybuildingmarketplace.com, checked 12 Nov 2026.

The Ferry Building clock tower above its arched facade on the Embarcadero under a blue sky
Photo: Ken Lund / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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

Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Best time Morning
Rainy day

Insider tip

The Marketplace site lists shops, restaurants and events.

What the guides say about Ferry Building

It's slower than BART between the Ferry Building and the Wharf, but it's a seat with a view and not a queue.

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What's on near Ferry Building

Smaller local events at and near Ferry Building

  • 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, Embarcadero

    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

  • Ferry Building Activities

    Sat 14 Nov · Ferry Building, San Francisco

    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

  • 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

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Nearby

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Market · right here Farmers market at the Ferry Building run by Foodwise. Embarcadero Center Shopping · 3 min walk Four blocks of shops, restaurants and offices near the Embarcadero. Kokkari Estiatorio Food · 7 min walk Greek restaurant on Jackson Street at Front Street, serving lunch on weekdays and dinner daily. Tadich Grill Food · 7 min walk Seafood restaurant on California Street. Exploratorium Museum · 9 min walk Hands-on science museum at Pier 15, with six indoor and outdoor galleries. Salesforce Park Park · 10 min walk A 5.4 acre public park on a rooftop above the transit center, with a walking trail, lawns, fountains, a play area and an amphitheater.

Around 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.

Financial District and Embarcadero has 9 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 3 restaurants, 2 landmarks, 1 market, 1 shop, 1 museum and 1 church or cathedral. Read the Financial District and Embarcadero guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Ferry Building?
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111.
How long do you need at Ferry Building?
Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Ferry Building?
Morning.

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