San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park - Outdoor Activities (U.S. National Park Service)

Visit the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier (park map)
Walk to the end of the pier for a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge
Join a ranger or docent on a walking tour of the pier
Stop by the Small Boat Shop on Hyde Street Pier and talk to the boatbuilders
Check the activity board near the ticket booth on Hyde Street Pier for scheduled programs or call the visitor center, 415-447-5000.
Join a ranger-led tour of the ships
Join in on a sail raise on the sailing ship Balclutha
Learn what a capstan is and how to use it
Get up early on a Sunday morning for a guided bird walk around the park (Check The Maritime News for program dates.)
Have a picnic on the lawn overlooking the Aquatic Park lagoon
Walk out on Municipal Pier and see what fish are being caught
Take a self-guided walking tour (Download the booklet.)
Pick up a free Junior Ranger Program activity booklet at the ticket booth on Hyde Street Pier or at the Visitor Center, do the activities, and earn a badge
Dig in the sand at Aquatic park beach