What's Fisherman's Wharf Like?

Visitors really like Fisherman's Wharf, especially its museums, restaurants, and seaside access. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. Other popular sights worth a visit include Van Ness Avenue.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Fisherman's Wharf?

We have 28 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Fisherman's Wharf:

Suites At Fishermans Wharf

City-center guestrooms with kitchens

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf

3-star hotel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Walkable location

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4-star hotel with restaurant, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location

How to Get to Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf is located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from the heart of San Francisco.

Flying to:

• • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Fisherman's Wharf
• • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 13 mi (20.9 km) from Fisherman's Wharf
• • Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive), 19.3 mi (31 km) from Fisherman's Wharf

Getting to Fisherman's Wharf on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Jones St and Beach St Stop
• • Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop
• • Beach St & Mason St Stop

Things to See and Do in and around Fisherman's Wharf

What to See in Fisherman's Wharf

• • Pier 39
• • Aquatic Park
• • Balclutha
• • SS Jeremiah O'Brien
• • Red and White Fleet at Pier 43 and a Half

Things to Do in Fisherman's Wharf

• • Ghirardelli Square
• • Van Ness Avenue
• • Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
• • Aquarium of the Bay
• • USS Pampanito

Other Popular Fisherman's Wharf Attractions

• • Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
• • Musee Mecanique
• • Hyde Street Pier
• • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
• • Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

When Is the Best Time to Visit San Francisco?

• • Hottest months: September, October, August, June (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 53°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, December, January, March (average 4 inches of rainfall)