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Fisherman's Wharf—with its shopping, seafood restaurants, family entertainment, hotels, motels and art galleries—is The City’s most visited neighborhood and the second most popular tourist destination in the U.S. after Disneyland.

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San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf extends from Aquatic Park with Ghirardelli Square and the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier on the west end to Pier 39 on the other.

In between you'll find views of scenic San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz , as well as many attractions.

The Cannery at Del Monte Square, near the west end of Fisherman's Wharf, once the largest peach cannery in the world now has over 30 shops, restaurants, a Jazz club and offices.

A brick wharehouse built in 1907 has been converted into three levels of shops. Outdoor cafes and century old olive trees contribute to its charm.

The famous Fisherman's Wharf sign is about midway between Aquatic Park and Pier 39.

For the ultimate California Vacation Tour take an all-inclusive 9 day tour begining with 2 days at The Sheraton at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco continuing to Yosemite Lodges at Yosemite National Park for another overnight stay, followed by a night in Monterey at Beach Resort Monterey, then the Royal Scandinavian Inn in Solvang before visiting Santa Barbara and Los Angeles on the way to 2 more nights at Sheraton Suites San Diego. Nine meals are included along with a balance of sightseeing and free time to enjoy each exciting destination.

Enjoy the good food and bay views at one of the many world famous Italian seafood restaurants at Fisherman‘s Wharf.

Fresh cooked crab and other seafood specialities are available from walk-away vendors at Fisherman's Wharf.

San Francisco's famous sourdough bread can be purchased at the Boudin Bakery or as a bread bowl filled with steaming clam chowder from several restaurants. One of many small museums along Fisherman's Wharf—the Boudin at the Wharf Sourdough Bakery Museum and Tour—is located at the Bodin Bakery building.

The Port of San Francisco manages Fisherman's Wharf including sport and commercial fishing. San Francisco's fishing fleet docks at the Jefferson Street promenade. Get there early to see the fishermen unloading their catch or come later for the view of the boats.

There's lots to see at Fisherman's Wharf including the USS Pampanito Submarine and the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien—both at Pier 45. The S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien is a 441-foot Liberty Ship and veteran of the Normandy invasion in WWII. Take a self guided tour of this National Historic Landmark which is maintained and operated by and all-volunteer crew.

The "Ship that Sails" is ocassionaly scheduled for drydock to maintain its certifications so that it can continue to sail the San Francisco Bay. It typically ventures outside the Golden Gate Bridge for a Memorial Cruise in May and during Fleet Week in October as well as several other cruises you can learn about on their website.

Fleet Week brings huge crowds to the Wharf as it is one of the best places to view the parade of ships, Blue Angels acrobatics, air races and other events held during the annual celebration.

View post cards featuring the San Francisco waterfront from Bill Roddy’s collection. These black and white pictures include photographs from the gold rush era up to 1958.

On March 4, 2000 the Municipal Railway's (MUNI) began regular service on the F-historic streetcar line from Market and Castro, through the Downtown and along the Northern Waterfront all the way to Fisherman's Wharf at Jones and Beach Streets.

Several San Francisco Bay Cruises depart from Fisherman's Wharf.

Visitors can purchase a Wharf Pass which includes a choice of either the Red and White Fleet or Blue and Gold Fleet one hour tours around Alcatraz Island and below the Golden Gate Bridge. Open top bus or motorized cable car and four additional attractions are also included.

Learn about the Fisherman's and Seamen's Chapel, San Francisco's commercial fishing fleet—and a lot more—as you tour Fisherman's Wharf on the Segway Tour.

Enjoy multiple tastings, a full seafood meal and a bay cruise with local fishermen on a Maritime Walking Tour of Fisherman's Wharf.

Wax Museums have been popular since the first Madame Tussaud's in London and the Wax Museum on Fisherman's Wharf is no exception.

Movie stars—such as Nicole Kidman—sports figures, political figures, historic scenes and much more are depicted with amazingly lifelike recreations.

See San Francisco's most popular attractions, including the Wax Museum, the SS Jeremiah O'Brien and Motorised Cable Car Tour while you save money with the Go San Francisco Card.

You can also use the card for an all day bike rental from Bay City Bike Rentals at Fisherman's Wharf and a 1 hour tour under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island with the Red and White Fleet.