Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco, California, United States

Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are must-visit attractions in San Francisco, California due to their iconic status and numerous entertainment options. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood, street performers, souvenir shops, and scenic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA

Pier 39 in San Francisco has over 50 restaurants and more than 110 stores, offering a wide variety of dining and shopping options for visitors. Besides shopping and dining, visitors are also welcome to enjoy many of the pier’s popular attractions such as aquarium, carousel, and bay tours! Full Service Restaurants: 11am – 9pm * Retail Stores: 11am – 8pm Fast Food Eateries: 10am – 8pm Retail & Food Carts: 10am – 7pm (weather permitting) Attractions: 10am – 8pm (excluding Blue & Gold Fleet and Aquarium by the Bay)

The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA

Almost every restaurant sells Dungeness crab and clam chowder bread bowls so there should be no trouble finding a place to eat! Expect to pay around $60 per Dungeness crab at a sit down indoor restaurant or around $30 per crab at one of the seafood stands at the pier or along Fisherman’s wharf, depending on the season.

Pier 39
San Francisco, CA

It is pretty easy to spot sea lions anywhere along the water of the pier but a majority of them will hang around the viewing area. If you are sensitive to smell, remember to bring a mask or anything to help you endure the odor in this area. On some days, the odor is really strong!

286 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

Many of the boats will have signs offering excursions! From wine tasting, fishing experiences whale watching, and more!

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

Boudin Bakery is home to San Francisco’s original sourdough and the company has been operating since 1849. The flagship store at Fisherman’s Wharf is a must visit because it offers a wider selection of food than other locations, full service bistro restaurant, bar, and baker’s hall to watch the staff create the beloved sourdough from scratch! Want to know how to get a free loaf of sourdough bread? Download the Boudin Bakery app on your mobile device and your first reward is a FREE 1lb loaf (round or long with an option of sliced) of sourdough bread. No purchase necessary!

San Francisco, CA

The Museé Mécanique in San Francisco features a collection of antique mechanical arcade games and historical artifacts. It was founded by Edward Galland Zelinsky, who started collecting as a child. In 1933, he opened a penny arcade in Fisherman's Wharf. After his death, his family donated the collection to the city of San Francisco, and the museum was relocated to its current location in Fisherman's Wharf. Today, it is a popular tourist destination with over 300 antique arcade games and mechanical music machines. This attraction was even featured in a scene of the iconic movie “The Princess Diaries” where Mia Thermopolis took her royal grandmother to an arcade and played an arm wrestling game.

900 North Point St
San Francisco, CA

Ghirardelli Chocolate was started in the heart of San Francisco and was founded in 1852 by Domenico Ghirardelli. Ghirardelli Square was the original site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory until it ceased its San Francisco factory operations back in the 1960’s. However, the location was later transformed into a popular retail and dining plaza and houses multiple Ghirardelli chocolate stores which visitors can come to try a variety of chocolate desserts. HOURS 11am – 9pm Every Day

2765 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA

For those that are 21+, this drink is a must try when visiting Fisherman’s Wharf! The cafe claims to serve more than 2,000 cups of their famous Irish Coffees a day and has even won a Guinness World Record. HOURS Mon-Thu 10am - 11pm (kitchen closed 9:30pm) Fri 9am - 12am (kitchen closed 9:30pm) Sat 8am - 12am (kitchen closed 9:30pm) Sun 8am - 11pm (kitchen closed 9:30pm

Beach Street & Hyde Street

San Francisco, California, United States

The San Francisco Cable Car system, inaugurated in 1873, is an iconic transportation system in San Francisco, California. It was designed to navigate the city's hilly terrain. The cable cars operate using an underground cable system that pulls the cars along the tracks. Over the years, the cable car system has become a symbol of the city and a popular tourist attraction, offering scenic rides and preserving the historic charm of San Francisco's transportation heritage. There are many different cable car routes to take but the route from Fisherman’s Wharf (Powell/Hyde Cable Car) will take you to Downtown San Francisco with its final stop at Powell & Market. This route will tour through Chinatown, Downtown/Civic Center, North Beach, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Financial District & SoMa. $8 per one way ride! Cash with exact change is accepted but recommended to prepay in advance using the MuniMobile App or load money into a Clipper Card (Bay Area’s local transportation card, which can be added to mobile wallet).