Fisherman’s
Wharf is one of San Francisco’s most popular and famous
sights. Though often bustling with tourists, there is a reason.
It’s fun! Where else can you get accosted by crab sellers
everywhere you look? You can tell who are the tourists,
they’re the ones wearing shorts. Bring a jacket, then go for a
stroll on The Wharf. The best seafood is to be found on the
street; pick a stand then try some simple clam chowder in a
sourdough bowl - it’s like a slice of heaven. Save your money
for dinner. However, many good sit down restaurants can be found
all over area.
Fisherman’s Wharf offers
many attractions such as engaging ferries for trips to Alcatraz,
Angel Island, Tiburon and Sausalito; chartering fishing and tour
boats; buying all kinds of items; and of course, lots of eating
and drinking. The "Wharf" is also near other well
known haunts such as PIER 39, The Hyde Street Cable Car Line,
Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery and other local favorites. There
are great views from The Wharf stretching out into the Bay. It
is a great place to people watch. The actual marinas are
interesting too, where many beautiful private boats are moored.
The Ripley’s Believe it
Or Not Museum, on the south side of Jefferson Street, hosts many
oddball, silly, weird and funny attractions - that you can
believe - or not! This museum provides the visitor with enough
wacky entertainment to keep them chuckling throughout the day.
The Museum is open 10:00. Am - 9:30 P.M. and stays open until
midnight on weekends. Call (415) 771-6188.
Another fascinating sight
on Fisherman’s Wharf is the World War Two era submarine,
Pampanito. This gallant grey submarine, berthed on Pier 45,
cruised through the Pacific on six tours of duty during World
War Two. It was responsible for the sinking of 27,000 enemy
tons. This sub is available for boarding and visitors can get a
glimpse of the tight quarters the sailors had to endure for
months at a time. It provides a sober look at the price of
freedom. The submarine is open year round from 10:00 A.M. - 5:00
P.M.. Call for details at: (415) 351-3105.
The Fisherman’s Wharf
area is worth a visit and provides safe, fun activities for the
whole family. Just bring lots of money.
FISHERMAN'S
WHARF
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