Fisherman's Wharf Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Pier 39
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Pier 39, a popular shopping spot in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Ghirardelli Square
During your trip to San Francisco, you can do some window-shopping at Ghirardelli Square. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Aquarium of the Bay
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Aquarium of the Bay during your holiday to San Francisco. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
San Francisco Carousel
Enjoy an outing to San Francisco Carousel during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
USS Pampanito
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at USS Pampanito during your travels in San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
great location
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Great experience
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Parking was easy. Tons of stores and activities nearby. Just a two block walk to people watching and the wharf. Staff were all very nice.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
The location was perfect and the staff very friendly, especially with holding your luggage before and after checkout. They are very accommodating with that.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fisherman's Wharf
Russian Hill
Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Van Ness Avenue.
North Beach
Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and Washington Square.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. St. Mary Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
Marina District
The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by Chestnut Street or Bay Area Theatresports while you're exploring the area.
Cow Hollow
Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.
