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San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf & Alcatraz

Two of San Francisco’s most visited attractions are just steps from our hotel. Walk out our front door and you’re in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s most popular destination. From here you can visit also get Alcatraz Island tickets. Guests can walk to the Pier for departures to Alcatraz Island.

Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco.

Fisherman’s Wharf is both a working commercial area and shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Look for a ton of activities, restaurants, shops, beautiful views and a ton of interesting ways to explore this San Francisco landmark neighborhood.

From Jefferson St. and The Embarcadero, 415-673-3530, http://www.visitfishermanswharf.com/. [Top]

Things to Do at Fisherman’s Wharf

• Blue and Gold Fleet Bay Cruises.

  Sail around the bay through Sausalito, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Alcatraz Island on these San Francisco Bay cruises, which depart multiple times daily. Pier 39, Jefferson Street and Embarcadero, 415-705-8200, www.blueandgoldfleet.com.

• Ghirardelli Square.

  Look for shops, galleries, artisan foods and of course the iconic Ghirardelli sign and original Ghirardelli shop, where you can indulge in the famous chocolate and hot fudge sundaes. Located at Beach and Larkin Streets, http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/index.htm.

• Hyde Street Pier.

  The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park includes a free floating ship museum, several historical ships, some of which are available for tour and a Visitor Center, where you can discover the maritime history of San Francisco. Corner of Hyde and Jefferson streets. 415-447-5000. http://www.nps.gov/safr/

• San Francisco and Sausalito Segway Tour Company.

  Try out this unique way of getting around and get a fully guided, narrated tour of Fisherman’s Wharf. Between Beach and Hyde streets near the Powell/Hyde cable car turnaround, 415-474-3130, http://www.sfelectrictour.com/index.html.

• SF Bay Whale Watching Tours.

  Catch one of these whale watching and natural history expeditions at the lagoon at Fisherman’s Wharf. Cruises extend from San Francisco Bay to the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Lagoon at Jones and Jefferson Streets; 415-331-6267, www.sfbaywhalewatching.com.

• USS Pampanito.

  This World War II era submarine and National Historic Landmark, is open for tours seven days a week. On Pier 45 at Fisherman’s Wharf.

• Waterfront Horse Carriage.

  Explore and take in the views of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf by horse drawn carriage. 2715 Hyde Street, 415-771-8687.

• Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf.

  Almost as good as the wax museum in London, San Francisco’s take showcases zombies, Presidents, living art, creatures and villains from movies and history. Located on Jefferson Street between Mason and Taylor. [Top]

Tours of Alcatraz.

The cruise tours to Alcatraz are worth the tickets to Alcatraz alone, for the breathtaking bay views. To get to the world famous island prison, pick up a cruise at Pier 33 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Alcatraz tour tickets include the cruise and prison tour. Please note, tours often sell out up to a week or more in advance. Located on The Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street, 415-981-7625, http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/. [Top]