Quick facts
- Ticket price: Free to walk; attractions priced individually.
- Hours: Lively morning to evening daily.
- Recommended visit: 2-3 hours before Alcatraz ferry.
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Fisherman's Wharf
Tourist hub at Pier 39 with ferries and street performers.
Fisherman's Wharf spans Pier 39 sea lions, Boudin bakery, and departures to Alcatraz and Sausalito.
Essential details
Getting there
- Address: Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133.
- Nearest transport: F line, Powell-Mason cable car.
- On foot: Walk Embarcadero north or south.
Accessibility & comfort
- Access: Flat piers; some attractions have stairs.
- Crowds: Dense near Pier 39 mid-afternoon.
- Facilities: Many public restrooms and eateries.
How to fit Fisherman's Wharf into your day
- Morning: Sea lions and coffee before tour groups.
- Midday: Clam chowder bread bowl lunch.
- Afternoon: Cable car or walk to North Beach.
Before you go
- Watch for pier 39 parking rates - transit often easier.
- Sample clam chowder at multiple spots.
- Street performers appreciate tips.