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Fisherman's Wharf

Visitors and locals alike can enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, unique shopping, bay cruises, fun family attractions and museums, as well as amazing outdoor activities!

 

itineraries

Find both must-sees and off-the-beaten path Wharf spots in these itineraries curated by local experts.

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Attractions 12 min read

Hidden Gems in the Wharf

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Hidden Gems in the Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf is known for its most iconic landmarks – The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Ghirardelli Square, and PIER 39. But the more you get to know this waterfront…

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How To Park Smart in Fisherman’s Wharf If there’s one neighborhood that visitors — both first-timers and many-timers — associate with San Francisco, it’s Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s a historic waterfront…

Attractions 4 min read

No Sharks, Just Great Whites!

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Now is the perfect time of year to experience great whites on the San Francisco Bay! Join owner operators Brian Smith and Captain Evan Vera-Martinez and Wine Tasting on the Bay aboard their 45-foot…

Things to Do 7 min read

Let's Get Cracking! Fresh Crab is Here

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The arrival of Dungeness crab season in Fisherman's Wharf is one of those squeal-worthy seasonal turning points. Local fishermen bring in prized Dungeness crab from the Pacific Ocean and with it, the…

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family-friendly things to do

Fisherman's Wharf is the most family-oriented place in San Francisco and contains the highest concentration of activities for families with children. Some popular activities for kids are visiting the Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39, or eating world famous Ghirardelli chocolate.

wharf history

One of the great pleasures of visiting San Francisco is a stroll along this city’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf. Here, visitors can peer down at the fishing crafts riding in the calm water, or pause to watch fishermen mending a net.

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