Fisherman Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf is a popular tourist destination in San Francisco. This place gets its name and uniqueness from the days of ‘Gold Rush’ in the city, when Italian emigrant fisherman settled here and fished Dungeness crab, among other things. Till date it has remained as the home for San Francisco’s fishing fleet, though it supplies only a tiny fraction of the fish served in the restaurants of San Francisco. One can enjoy watching the diverse sights and sounds that can be found there. There are manu restaurants located here; Pompeii's and Alioto's #8 are a couple of restaurants here, which are owned by three generations of the same family.

Many events are hosted at the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Prominent among them is the outstanding display of fireworks during Fourth of July. Some of the best views of the Fleet Week air shows can also be witnessed here. Many films have been shot at this location and the prominent one is the James Bond film A View to a Kill.

How to go to Fisherman’s Wharf

There are lots of ways to go to Fisherman’s Wharf; you will have to choose one based on your preference and convenience. You will also have to choose the best way to get there, based on where you are coming from. It is located about halfway between Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. Cable car is a preferred mode of going there; it stops at Mason and Bay, which is less busy and about a block away, than the one at Hyde Street. If you are driving there, you must be ready to shell out $15 or more for parking space. So, if you are not willing to spend so much, you might as well opt to travel through the public transport system.

Tourist attractions at Fisherman’s Wharf

Other than the wharf, there are many other attractions located here. So, it means that when you go are planning visit the wharf, you can easily visit the attractions nearby on the same day. Once can get to see and taste the seafood served by the vendors on the sidewalk, browse the souvenir shops and get a feel of the place. Many people consider a visit to San Francisco incomplete, without a trip to the Fisherman’s Wharf. Anybody who loves to explore new place, will love the experience here, whether you are a kid or an adult. A very popular figure here is resident known as world famous bushman; he is harmless but a controversial figure as well. He is also a local street performer, sits behind branches and startles passerby and has been doing it for about 30 years.

Some of the attractions that you are visit while you are at Fisherman’s Wharf are listed here. Make sure that you have enough time to explore all these places:

• Balclutha
• Wax Museum
• USS Pampanito
• Hyde Street Pier
• Ghirardelli Square
• Musée Mécanique
• Cannery Shopping Center
• Ripley's Believe it or Not museum
• San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park