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The Embarcadero and Taylor St
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What People Are Saying About Fisherman's Wharf
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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…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Love photos? This is perfect spot to snap shots of quintessential San Francisco sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Parking:
- 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.
05/20/08
Don't forget your Sweater
by Monkeymoe at Citysearch
I love it! Fisherman's Wharf is the place to visit during your stay in S.F, It has so many place's to shop! and some of the best restaurants. One thing to remember, is no matter how warm it is in other parts of San Francisco it is going to be chilly at Fisherman's Wharf. . Never the less it is a great place to be?
03/17/08
The Complete SF Experience
by outnbowt at Citysearch
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
11/13/06
What else to say
by vynnp at Citysearch
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.
08/20/06
The whole enchilada
by robotdog at Citysearch
The Wharf is classic SF. Elegant chock-a-block with tawdry T-shirts. Go for the views, the smells (yes!), the street performers, and the corny stuff. Do eat at Boudin for the best clam chowder this side of Monterey. And the best sourdough in town, bar none. They now have incredible gourmet market as well! If you have kids, it's a must. They can go to the Wax Museum and you can escape for a nice latte! Later, go to the seafaring museum, there is still a lot of very authentic stuff here; you just have to walk a few blocks and ignore the tacky T-shirt shops. Those who require perfection should probably go elsewhere.
06/09/03
The Seals are Tops
by paragone at Citysearch
The best thing at Pier 39 is the Sea Lions. I could have watched them for hours. All the items for sale at FW are cheaper in Chinatown.
- Pros: Sea Lions, Boardwalk, View
- Cons: Overpriced stores
