Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s most popular
and famous sights. Though often bustling with tourists, there is
a reason. It’s fun! Where else can you get accosted by crab
sellers everywhere you look? You can tell who are the tourists,
they’re the ones wearing shorts. Bring a jacket, then go for a
stroll on The Wharf. The best seafood is to be found on the
street; pick a stand then try some simple clam chowder in a
sourdough bowl - it’s like a slice of heaven. Save your money
for dinner. However, many good sit down restaurants can be found
all over area.
Fisherman’s Wharf offers many attractions such as engaging
ferries for trips to Alcatraz, Angel Island, Tiburon and
Sausalito; chartering fishing and tour boats; buying all kinds
of items; and of course, lots of eating and drinking. The
"Wharf" is also near other well known haunts such as
PIER 39, The Hyde Street Cable Car Line, Ghirardelli Square, the
Cannery and other local favorites. There are great views from
The Wharf stretching out into the Bay. It is a great place to
people watch. The actual marinas are interesting too, where many
beautiful private boats are moored.
The Ripley’s Believe it Or Not Museum, on the south side of
Jefferson Street, hosts many oddball, silly, weird and funny
attractions - that you can believe - or not! This museum
provides the visitor with enough wacky entertainment to keep
them chuckling throughout the day. The Museum is open 10:00. Am
- 9:30 P.M. and stays open until midnight on weekends. Call
(415) 771-6188.
Another fascinating sight on Fisherman’s Wharf is the World
War Two era submarine, Pampanito. This gallant grey submarine,
berthed on Pier 45, cruised through the Pacific on six tours of
duty during World War Two. It was responsible for the sinking of
27,000 enemy tons. This sub is available for boarding and
visitors can get a glimpse of the tight quarters the sailors had
to endure for months at a time. It provides a sober look at the
price of freedom. The submarine is open year round from 10:00
A.M. - 5:00 P.M.. Call for details at: (415) 351-3105.
The Fisherman’s Wharf area is worth a visit and provides
safe, fun activities for the whole family. Just bring lots of
money.
