Location

San Francisco’s Most Famous Waterfront and our beloved neighborhood with many of the city's top sites. Satisfy your sweet tooth over-the-top treats at Ghirardelli Square, then expend your energy at all the various piers around, like Pier 39 or Aquatic Park Pier. Be sure to stop by and see the famous sea lions. Play antique arcade games at Musée Mécanique, then visit Northern California’s marine life at the Aquarium of the Bay. Finish by posing with your favorite celebrity at Madame Tussauds.

Pier 39 is a tourist attraction and the heart of our waterfront. Come hungry because it’s the place for fresh seafood. Go to historic seafood stands for steamed crab, shrimp cocktail and fried seafood, or for a more formal experience the pier is lined with seafood restaurants. Wander over to the K dock to see the famous sea lions, then go for a spin on the San Francisco Carousel.

Former federal prison turned national historic site, Alcatraz is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

Learn about science through hands-on experiments at the Exploratorium in our Embarcadero neighborhood.

Our 3-mile long Embarcadero has an adventure for everyone. Workout with the locals getting in their morning jogs and bike rides along the water, or enjoy public art sculptures like Cupid’s Span, Sea Change and Skygate. Find fresh flowers, fruit and artisan jams at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, then snap a photo in front of the landmark Ferry Building.

Amaze little ones with ice cream fountains and over-the-top chocolate sundaes at Ghirardelli Square, in our Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood.

A shoppers delight, you’ll find both flagships and rare boutiques in Union Square.