Fisherman's Wharf

Activity Overview

Fisherman's Wharf is a popular destination for the tourists in San Francisco, California, it is a popular spot with water front markets, shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, ships, boats and more. There are plenty of places to eat; sea food restaurants, Italian, American, Vegetarian and many different cuisines. Families particularly enjoy the sight seeing tours, water excursions and cruises are available for adventure filled sight seeing. See the sea lions and visit the Madam Tussauds to see your favorite celebs up close. Accommodations are available year round.

Things to Do

• There are many things to do at the Fisherman's wharf, take the Alcatraz cruises and excursions to explore the Alcatraz island and its unique history.
• Visitors can take guided bike tours, kids bikes are available on the tours, you can also take the bus tours, "go car" tours that shows you around in cute little GPS-enabled yellow cars.
• See a variety of octopuses, sharks, jelly fishes and other marine animals at the Aquarium of the Bay. See it to believe it at "Ripley's" believe it or not.
• There are historic ships to see at the wharf, do visit the sea lion center where kids can learn a lot about these marine animals.
• Plenty of options for the foodies, there are sea food restaurants, traditional American food, Italian, Asian, as well as Ghirardelli chocolate shop and Ben & Jerry's.
• Buy the most delicious chocolates at Ghirardelli and take some souvenirs back home from Anchorage square.

Fisherman's Wharf Insider Tips

• Many events are held through the year.