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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Plan Your Visit
 

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, located on the edge of San Francisco Bay, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, is a park that can be visited year round.

Begin with a trip to the Visitor Center (415-447-5000), located on Jefferson Street at the corner of Hyde Street (map). Park Rangers will help you plan your visit and point the way to Hyde Street Pier.  

Walk onto the pier to visit the park’s collection of floating historic ships and for breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.

 
Exterior view of the park's visitor center.
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The entrance to the park's Visitor Center.
Fog envelopes San Francisco Bay, leaving only the top of the Golden Gate Bridge visible.  

Did You Know?
“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Many attribute this phrase to Mark Twain, however the origin is unknown. It is a good thing to remember when visiting San Francisco Maritime during the summer. Don’t forget a coat, as the summer fog keeps temperatures in the city cool.

Last Updated: September 18, 2006 at 14:14 EST