S.F. Bay Area — California
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Attractions Fisherman's Wharf
— Popular Tourist Destination
Fisherman's Wharf
We love visiting Fisherman's Wharf — it's such a FUN place to hang-out, people-watch and play tourist for the day.
Stroll along the historic waterfront area and enjoy the unique "tastes" of San Francisco — street
vendors sell "portions-to-go" of
fresh Dungeness Crab (watch video below to see how they crack the crab), Shrimp Cocktails, Fried Calamari, and
other delicious seafood delicacies.
Be prepared for crowds, especially during peak tourist season — it's one of San Francisco's most popular attractions.
Fisherman's Wharf is also
famous for its Italian seafood restaurants, fishing fleet, street performers (keep a lookout for Bushman),
pedicabs, bay cruise ferries,
specialty shops, live entertainment, and great people-watching!
"Hop-on Hop-off" Bus Tours
See the sights of San Francisco — hop on and off as many times as you like!
The fully-narrated tour lasts around 75 minutes if you stay on the bus for the
full loop. The tour covers all of central San Francisco — Fisherman's Wharf,
Ferry Building, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Lombard Street... and more!
Fisherman's Wharf
Lighted Boat Holiday Parade
Enjoy the oldest and largest Lighted Boat Holiday Parade on San Francisco Bay. See 75+ fishing boats and yachts decked out with festive holiday lights and decorations as they travel from Pier 39 to the St. Francis Yacht Club as part of the annual Fisherman's Wharf Holiday Parade — the fun event has taken place since December 1994. Best viewing site for the parade is along the SF waterfront.
Lighted Fishing Boats & Yachts
After the annual Holiday Parade, Fisherman's Wharf boats will stay lit until early January. Best viewing site for the nightly display is on Jefferson Street between Jones and Taylor streets at the Sportfishing Harbor.
Boudin
@ Fisherman's Wharf
Don't miss a visit to Boudin's — famous
for its Sourdough Bread filled with Clam Chowder — a delicious
San Francisco treat.
The
CanneryandAnchorage
Square shopping and dining
complexes feature a variety of restaurants, shops, street performers,
seasonal events and live entertainment.
Check out Pier 39 (and its world-famous Sea Lions) and Ghirardelli Square — two
of San Francisco's most popular destinations —are both located
within easy walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf. The Aquatic Park and Beach area is located in
front of Ghirardelli Square along the waterfront. This is a wonderful
area to bring a picnic lunch, rest your feet and people-watch.
San Francisco Deluxe City Tour
and Bay
Cruise This FUN Tour starts with a drive along the waterfront and features
major San Francisco attractions, photo stops at key landmarks,
plus
a 1-hour narrated cruise on the beautiful San Francisco
Bay — sail under the Golden Gate Bridge (weather permitting)
for close-up views of Alcatraz Island, the San Francisco waterfront
and the popular California Sea Lions.
Golden Gate Bay Cruise This is one of San Francisco’s "must-do"
attractions! Sail next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge
on a narrated
1-hour loop
of beautiful San Francisco Bay. Cruise departs from Pier 43½ at Fisherman’s
Wharf.
FUN Duck Boat Tour from Anchorage Square The San Francisco Duck Tour is the only amphibious tour in the Bay Area — it's FUN for kids and
adults alike! Tours
depart from Anchorage Square at Fisherman's Wharf.
