Neighbourhood

Fisherman's Wharf

Address

Source: fishermanswharf.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Fishing and tour boats tied up at Fisherman's Wharf with flags flying — Photo: Doug Kerr / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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

The full Fisherman's Wharf neighbourhood guide: every place on the map, where to eat and where to stay.

Time needed 2 to 3 hours

Best time Daytime

Insider tip

The association's page has an events list and trip planning.

What the guides say about Fisherman's Wharf

Keep walking to Fisherman's Wharf, where PIER 39, the Aquarium of the Bay and the Alcatraz departures sit within a few blocks.

From Things to Do in San Francisco: First-Visit Essentials, by Area

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What's on near Fisherman's Wharf

Smaller local events at and near Fisherman's Wharf

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
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

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Live music nearby

Cobb's Comedy Club 7 min walk · 23 upcoming gigs

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Nearby

Powell-Hyde Cable Car Landmark · 3 min walk One of the cable car lines run by SFMTA, from Powell and Market streets to the Fisherman's Wharf area. Buena Vista Cafe Nightlife · 3 min walk Cafe and bar at 2765 Hyde Street, just west of the last stop of the Powell-Hyde cable car, known for its Irish coffee. USS Pampanito Museum · 5 min walk World War II submarine museum at Pier 45, run by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. Bimbo's 365 Club Nightlife · 5 min walk Music venue at 1025 Columbus Avenue with a posted shows page and a history section on its own site. Ghirardelli Square Shopping · 6 min walk Shopping and dining complex at 900 North Point Street, described by its own site as an early adaptive reuse project. Cobb's Comedy Club Nightlife · 7 min walk Stand-up comedy club at 915 Columbus Avenue with a show calendar and ticketing on its own site.

Around 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.

Fisherman's Wharf has 10 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 5 landmarks, 2 museums, 1 shop, 1 neighbourhood and 1 bar. Read the Fisherman's Wharf guide.

PIER 39 Landmark · 8 min walk
Sea Lions at PIER 39 Landmark · 8 min walk
Aquarium of the Bay Museum · 9 min walk
Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 Landmark · 14 min walk
Alcatraz Island Landmark · 2.3 km away

Good to know

What is the address of Fisherman's Wharf?: 505 Beach Street Ste 110, San Francisco.
How long do you need at Fisherman's Wharf?: Plan for 2 to 3 hours.
When is the best time to visit Fisherman's Wharf?: Daytime.

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