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

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Where Your Imagination Can Travel to the 19th Century

Stand on the stern of Balclutha, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.

The Historic Ships

Discover the collection of historic vessels at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park!

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The Aquatic Park Bathhouse building with Hyde Street Pier and the historic ships in the background.

Around the Park in Pictures

Get a feel for the park through these slideshows of images.
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Scow schooner ALMA with her sails set on San Francisco Bay.

Afternoon Sailing Adventure on the ALMA

Join a Park Ranger on a four-hour San Francisco Bay sail on the historic 60-foot scow schooner Alma.

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Teacher Michelle Irwin in her National Park Service uniform at work on Hyde Street Pier last summer.

Teacher Ranger Teacher Summer Program

Calling interested teachers...work as a national park ranger this summer!

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Write to

San Francisco Maritime NHP
Lower Fort Mason, Bldg. E
San Francisco, CA 94123

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(415) 447-5000

Administration
(415) 561-7000

Fax

(415) 556-1624

Climate

San Francisco is located in a Mediterranean climate. The rainy season usually lasts from November to March. Rainfall is unlikely from April through October. The warmest months are usually September and October and the famous San Francisco fog begins rolling in through the Golden Gate in the spring and can persist throughout the summer months. The average annual temperature is 62.5F (16.9C). The Bay Area is known for its microclimates, which can change dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood.
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