Fisherman's Wharf

Best Attractions & Activities: Like the cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf is quintessential San Francisco. It's often the first destination for tourists, and its particular brand of energy mixes newcomer excitement, retail kitsch, a strong maritime heritage and a vibrant West Coast welcome. Fisherman's Wharf invites passers-by to sample Dungeness crab and clam chowder, to...

Love photos? This is perfect spot to snap shots of quintessential San Francisco sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge.

There's a lot located at Pier 39. Members of AAA can stop inside the Welcome Center (also located at Pier 39) and receive a coupon for two hours of free parking.

Few cities in America are as adept at wholesaling their historical sites as San Francisco, which has converted Fisherman's Wharf into one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Unless you come early in the morning to watch the few remaining fishing boats depart, you won't find many traces of the traditional waterfront life that once existed here -- the only trolling going on at...

The Appeal
Tourists get up early to greet the sunrise and brisk bay air with a hearty walk on the piers along Jefferson Street. Many hold their noses when turning onto Fish Alley, where... Pros + Eye-popping Cons - Tourist trap

There's still romance and authenticity lingering among the touristy crowds that frequent this carnival of commercialism.

Historic Fisherman's Wharf is the classic San Francisco experience where you will find specialty restaurants, famous attractions, unique shops, breathtaking scenery and entertainment for the whole family.