Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 956-3493
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Editorial Review for Fisherman's Wharf – by Jack Gallagher
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 fresh catches have been hauled since the 1860s, when Italian fishing boats filled the harbor and Beach Street was just a beach.
Facts
As the sun arcs higher, Fisherman's Wharf is overwhelmed by tourists and reinvented daily as a chaotic carnival of commercialism, replete with remarkably uneven shops and restaurants. Luckily, there are still places for the savvy traveler to escape and relax amid the frenzy.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoLove photos? This is perfect spot to snap shots of quintessential San Francisco sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge.
ParkingThere'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.
User Reviews for Fisherman's Wharf
03/17/2008 Posted by outnbowt
Fisherman's Wharf is awesome! Yes it may be crowded and fish alley is smelly, but this is the real deal. What fun to watch the crowds, enjoy the street performers - don't forget to give them a dollar or 10 - and enjoy the SF weather. In fact, after having eaten at several of the dining establishments in the area, the absolute best seafood can be found either on fish alley or at Boudin. You can have the white tablecloth, and pay 5x more for lesser quality seafood and bad service, or enjoy awesome seafood on the wharf at a price that will also make you happy while enjoying the sites sounds and salt water smell in the air. (just be sure to take cover from the pigeons.
Pros: Great Seafood - Great $$
Cons: Crowds, pigeons
11/13/2006 Posted by vynnp
Whats a trip to San Francisco without Fisherman's Wharf. Eat crab out of a cardboard bowl, shop at a bizillion stores selling the same old T shirts. Watch the street performers. Take your picture a dozen times, and then go explore the real San Francisco if you have the time. Walk thru North Beach, or the Marina district. Go to the Castro district or even Union Square.
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