Fisherman's Wharf

• Location: Jefferson Street between Powell and Hyde, San Francisco, California
• Time to Visit: Any time, but the best months are April and October
• How to Reach: Fisherman's Wharf is about halfway between the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. The historic “F” trolley goes there and the cable car stops at Mason and Bay. From the North Bay, you will have to take US 101 South, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and through the toll plaza. Next, follow the Lombard Street exit on your right and follow Lombard until you reach Van Ness Avenue. Turn left onto Van Ness, and follow it until you reach Bay Street. Turn right onto Bay Street and it will lead to Fisherman's Wharf.
  If you are coming from the South Bay, you should take US 101 to Highway 80 East and then take the Fourth Street exit and stay left onto Bryan Street. Finally, turn left onto The Embarcadero and drive straight towards Fisherman's Wharf..
• Nearest International Airport: San Francisco International Airport
• Parking charges: $6 per hour up to a maximum of $30

• The Cannery Shopping Center: Originally a Del Monte cannery which was built in 1907, the Cannery Shopping Center features a shopping hub and dining area.
  
  
• San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park: Run by the National Park Service, the Hyde Street Pier museum displays a fine overview of San Francisco's maritime history.
  
  
• Musee Mecanique: The museum boasts of its wealth of coin-operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines.
  
  
• Ripley's Believe It or Not: Two floors exhibit famous oddities of Ripley.
  
  
• USS Pampanito and SS Jeremiah O'Brien: Located just behind the Franciscan restaurant, the World War II Balao-class Fleet submarine, restored to late 1945 vintage lies next to the Jeremiah O'Brien, an entirely-renovated World War II Liberty Ship.
  
  
• Wax Museum: It is famous for featuring several wax statues of celebrities and US Presidents.

• Entertainment
  
  Apart from sightseeing, there are plenty of other things to do in Fisherman's Wharf. With its flat waterfront, steep hills and pleasant weather, San Francisco is a perfect venue for getting some exercise and activities in the fresh sea air. Whether you prefer a relaxing stroll or an aerobic challenge, the City by the Bay has the terrain for you. You will enjoy a walk along the shoreline or a bicycle ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. During the day, street performers are ready to entertain you and at night, the wharf becomes vibrant with live music, theater, dancing, comedy clubs and much more.
  
  
• Dining
  
  Fisherman's Wharf, an ideal food lover's paradise, boasts some of the finest dining in the world. Savor fresh Dungeness crab, variety of gourmet recipes at any of the numerous seafood restaurants or taste some locally made chocolate. The Wharf's eclectic mix of international delicacies is sure to satisfy your taste buds.