Neighborhood

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

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Fisherman's Wharf is a lively waterfront neighborhood that captures San Francisco's maritime heritage. Visitors can watch sea lions basking on Pier 39's floating docks, sample fresh clam chowder in sourdough bowls, and browse souvenir shops. Historic ships like the USS Pampanito submarine are docked nearby. The wharf also offers stunning views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, and street performers add to the festive atmosphere.

Don't miss

Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Try clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl
Tour the USS Pampanito submarine

More attractions in Tiburon

Park & nature

Angel Island (California)

State park island in San Francisco Bay offering hiking, biking, and historic immigration station tours.

Museum

Angel Island Immigration Station

Explore the historic Angel Island Immigration Station, a museum that tells the stories of immigrants processed here from 1910 to 1940.

Landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, now a historic site and museum.

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