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Souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes, hotels and tourist attractions are all on Fisherman's Wharf.

Fresh Crab, Calamari Salad, Clam Chowder, Shrimp and much more seafood is available outside on Fisherman's Warf

 

PIER 39 Attraction Pass  

PIER 39 is San Francisco’s #1 Attraction - a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 13 full-service restaurants with bay views and numerous fun-filled attractions. PIER 39's shops feature everything from NFL Merchandise to jewelry and imported chocolates.

The Fisherman's Wharf PIER 39 Attraction Pass includes:

Aquarium of the Bay Admission
Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise
San Francisco Sightseeing Trolley Tour
PIER 39 Fun Pack

Aquarium of the Bay (Fisherman's Wharf):
Aquarium of the Bay is a unique educational and entertainment facility dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding waters.

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf PIER 39
© Pier 39

 

The Aquarium provides a window to the Bay that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems and entertains, educates and inspires preservation of this natural resource. Walk through 300-feet of crystal clear tunnels where you are within inches of marine animals indigenous to the Bay.

Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure:
Experience the thrilling history of the San Francisco Bay with Captain Nemo and his crew reliving 150 years of the celebrated San Francisco Coast. There is no better way to experience unobstructed views of sensational skylines in every direction. It's a great vantage point for snapping pictures or simply reflecting on the vast beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Along the way, visitors will be entertained with historical, fun narration and factual tid-bits. That's why the Bay Adventure has become San Francisco's newest cruise adventure! The Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure departs daily, year round, from PIER 39 on
Fisherman's Wharf.

San Francisco Sightseeing Trolley Hop:
Enjoy a 1-hour narrated tour aboard an authentic motorized cable car. Drive through San Francisco’s most scenic neighborhoods such as Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, Nob Hill, Downtown, Union Square, Chinatown and PIER 39.

PIER 39 Attraction Pass


Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf  

Over 300 famous figures from around the world are all here at the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf.

See celebrities of today, such as Keanu Reeves, Leonardo Di Caprio and Julia Roberts, as well as former US presidents including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B Johnson and Ronald Regan.

Also on display, are a variety of people from around the globe, royalty, humanitarians, scientists, artists, movie stars, the chamber of horrors and much much more.

Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf

Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
Jack Nicholson
© Wax Museum  at Fisherman's Wharf


Deluxe City Tour plus Wax Museum Tour  

The Deluxe City Tour explores one of the most culturally diverse and beautiful cities in the United States.

This is a half-day sightseeing tour that will peak your curiosity. Scheduled stops include Vista Point at the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks with it panoramic view of the city and a bonus stop for photo opportunity recommended by your most-knowledgeable driver guide for the day.

Tour highlights include the "painted ladies" Victorians Homes, Civic Center area (City Hall, Louis Davies Symphony Hall, Asian Art Museum and the Main Library) Union Square (one of the 3 cable car lines), Nob Hill, China Town, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf, Marina District, the Presidio and more!

You will then visit the Wax Museum...one of the world's most famous places to "meet the stars".

Over 275 wax figures appear daily at the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf. Walk among the superstars like Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt and Jack Nicholson; or see Sports Hero Lance Armstrong or Tiger Woods.

View world leaders, US Presidents and of course the Chamber of Horrors!

Inclusions:

City Tour
Wax Museum tour
Transportation to/from hotel

San Francisco Deluxe City Tour plus Wax Museum Tour

Wax Museum Tour at SF Fisherman's Wharf
© Wax Museum


Additional Information
 

The Fisherman’s Wharf Merchants Association - Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco's #1 visitor destination. The Fisherman’s Wharf Merchants Association was founded in 1949 to provide excellent member service and a strong unified voice that will ensure the growth of the community. Has visitors information, history and business listings as well.

PIER 39 - San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf Premier Attraction, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including, our world-renowned sea lions, street performers and live daily entertainment. Try Frequent Flyers - a fun-filled bungee trampoline for all ages. See new San Francisco Carousel handcrafted in Italy. And this is just the beginning...

Riptide Arcade - full of different arcades and games in he heart of Fisherman's Wharf.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park - and the Hyde St. pier is located on the edge of San Francisco Bay, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, is a park that can be visited year round. Stand on the stern of Balclutha, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. See and feel the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.

Aquarium of the Bay - 364 days a year, Aquarium of the Bay (Fisherman's Wharf) invites San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors from around the world to get up close and personal with more than 20,000 local marine animals.  From regal sevengill sharks to graceful bat rays to colorful sea stars, a visit to Aquarium of the Bay offers an unsurpassed view of what lies beneath the waves of the Bay and surrounding waters.  

THE CANNERY - at Del Monte Square (Fisherman's Wharf) is one of San Francisco's most treasured places. Located at the foot of Columbus Street overlooking San Francisco Bay, and originally built in 1907, The Cannery was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today The Cannery at Del Monte Square is a vibrant waterfront marketplace featuring one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, offices, and live entertainment. The brick warehouse was converted into three levels of winding walkways, balconies and bridges surrounding an inviting courtyard with several outdoor cafes. The Cannery's European charm, unique shops and restaurants, and award-winning architecture make it one of the finest shopping and dining experiences in the world.

Ghirardelli Square - Historic chocolate factory transformed into an urban enclave of high-end retail, fine dining restaurants, artisan food markets, wine tasting, a luxury spa and the highly anticipated private residence club Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square (Fisherman's Wharf), has been unveiled throughout 2008. Gary Danko and Willow Stream Spa are expected to open during the Summer of 2009. Come check out all of the changes at the Square today.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

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