Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco - Map & Photos
- San Francisco Street Map (with districts)
- Fisherman's Wharf - Photos
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park - Photos
Fisherman's Wharf Boundaries
- North: San Francisco Bay
- South: Francisco Street
- East: Pier 39/Beach at Embarcadero
- West: Aquatic Park/Van Ness
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Overview
Fisherman's Wharf is known primarily as a tourist destination. You cannot entirely avoid the souvenir shops, the silver-man street performers, and some of the over-priced and just-adequate food that any seaside tourist village tends to offer. At the same time, there are treasures to be found at the Wharf which are sometimes overlooked.
The most interesting facet of the Wharf is its rich maritime history. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park covers a large swath of the Fisherman's Wharf area and is a beautiful juxtaposition of history against the blue of the Bay. Although the San Francisco Maritime Museum building is closed for renovation (until 2009), you can wander the exhibits of historic ships at Hyde Street Pier, or check out an actual lighthouse lens at the Visitors Center.
The photo gallery below shows some of the diverse aspects of the area, in a stroll that takes you from Pier 39 to Hyde Street Pier and Aquatic Park.
If you need some help navigating the public transport system in San Francisco, check out the Guide to Muni and BART.