Fisherman's Wharf is a waterfront district on the northern edge of San Francisco, in California, and one of the city's best-known landmarks. The address given for the area is Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133. It is also known by the name of Pier 39, which is the area's most visited spot.
What to expect
The district is built around the bay and is best suited to an easygoing afternoon or evening by the water. Visitors come for its seafood restaurants, where the menus centre on the catch of local waters, and for its tourist shops, which fill the streets and piers with souvenirs and gifts.
- Seafood restaurants along the waterfront
- Shops and stalls on the piers and nearby streets
- Sea lions gathering at the docks, a popular sight for families
- Views across the bay from the promenade
Planning your visit
Fisherman's Wharf works well as a relaxed stop rather than a day of sightseeing on its own. It sits close to the rest of the northern waterfront, so you can walk on from the piers to other parts of the city's shoreline. Because it is a busy visitor area, it can be crowded at popular times, so arriving outside the peak hours may make for a calmer stroll.