Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco is a great place to spend the day, strolling along the waterfront, absorbing the fantastic Bay views, eating fresh, delicious seafood, even take a cruise around the Bay.

You can enjoy live entertainment in Ghirardelli Square, visit the famous home of Ghirardelli chocolate, drop by Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, the Wax Museum, the Cannery, Hyde Street Pier and the National Maritime Museum next to the Aquatic Park and beach where some people actually go swimming in the Bay!

Fishing Boats at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

Don’t miss the clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl at Boudin’s Bakery or any other restaurant.  If you’ve never had this, you are missing a great treat!

Fisherman’s Wharf is a very crowded place, as most tourists visiting the city come here.  There is little parking in the area, you should take public transport or a taxi here.  You can take Muni buses #15 and #30, F line, Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde cable cars.

However, there is a fair number of parking spaces the far side of the Aquatic Park, right next to Fort Mason.  If you don’t mind the extra walk you might find a spot there, but note the parking time limits.