Fisherman's Wharf
Fishing boats, seafood stalls, steaming crab cauldrons and seafood restaurants and sourdough French bread bakeries … you know you’re in world-famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Souvenir shops and museums add to the atmosphere. The historic F-Line streetcar and two cable car lines terminate in the area and sightseeing boats and boat charters link to Alcatraz and Angel Island and other points around San Francisco Bay. This 500-mile cleft in the California coastline has a split personality. It is both a major center for water-borne commerce and a delightful excuse to just go play by the bay.
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Ghirardelli SquareThe Ghirardelli Chocolate Company began its rich history of chocolate making at Ghirardelli Square in 1852. Visit the Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Manufactory, where you can view the original chocolate manufacturing equipment, indulge in Hot Fudge Sundaes, and sample one of their famous Squares Chocolates. 900 North Point Street San Francisco, CA 94109-1180
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Pier 39Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California.There are shops, restaurants, a video arcade, street performances, an interpretive center for the Marine Mammal Center, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides, and views of California sea lions hauled out on docks on Pier 39's marina. From the pier you can see Angel Island, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge. The marina is also home to the floating Forbes Island restaurant. P.O. Box 193730, San Francisco, 94119-3730
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Alcatraz CruisesOnce home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety.Alcatraz Cruises is the official and only transportation carrier to Alcatraz Island. Advance reservations recommended. Book tours and print tickets on-line to avoid the crowds. Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco, 94111
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Boudin at the WharfSet in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, two-story flagship building allows visitors to observe the bakery in action. Learn how sourdough French bread is made and why it cannot be baked anywhere else on earth. Complimentary trip to tasting room included with Museum & Bakery tour. 160 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, 94133
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Aquarium of the BayMeet 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels. Touch sharks and rays. It's like skin diving without getting wet. Pier 39, San Francisco, 94133 |
