Encompassing the northern waterfront of San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf ranks as one of the city's top tourist attractions, packed with souvenir shops and seafood restaurants. Nearly 12 million visitors flock to this neighborhood each year, drawn by its museums, galleries, historical buildings, piers, and scenic vistas over the San Francisco Bay. For over a century the area served as the headquarters of the city's fishing fleet, which numbered nearly 500 vessels. Though the fleet's numbers dwindled over time, the remaining boats continue to supply some of the city's finest restaurants with fresh seafood. You can enjoy views of the bay from any number of restaurants, but try to explore other attractions as well, like the maritime museum, chocolate factory, and the infamous Alcatraz Island. To visit Fisherman's Wharf on your holiday in San Francisco, and find out what else San Francisco has to offer, use our San Francisco.
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Fisherman's Wharf reviews
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I’ve heard of the infamous Fisherman’s Wharf for years, so we were in San Francisco this weekend and fought the traffic and parking a mile away to get there on a Sunday afternoon. So disappointing... more »
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Yes, even though we were tourists too, it was too much of a trip to any European tourist trap... Cool to have been there, but I wouldn´t go back... (trip was in Oct 2019, not 2020) more »
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