Fisherman's Wharf
A must-do on the San Francisco tourist circuit, Fisherman's Wharf is home to great dining, shopping, and family-friendly entertainment. Fishermen still dock to bring in hauls, supplying the area's abundant seafood restaurants; we recommend Scoma's and Alioto's for the best crab and clam chowder. Scores of museums await kids and adults alike, including Ripley's Believe It or Not!, the Musee Mecanique, and the Aquarium of the Bay at the dining and entertainment complex of Pier 39, where hundreds of sea lions lounge and bark. From the Wharf, ferries also shuttle visitors to and from Alcatraz Island, the city's former notorious prison and one of its top attractions.Nearby Ghiradelli Square offers visitors a respite from the scores of souvenir shops and maddening tourist crowds on Jefferson Street. A more laid-back, outdoor mall experience, Ghiradelli Square boasts unique gift shops, the city's signature chocolate brand's flagship store, and sophisticated dining, including the divine Gary Danko (often hailed as the city's best restaurant) and Ana Mandara.
Nightlife
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
McCormick and Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant
Attractions
Segway San Francisco Electric Tour
Richter's Music Boxes Gift & Dolls
Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
Harry Mason Designer Jewelry Store
San Francisco Fire Engine Tours & Adventures
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
Museum of Modern Arts Artists Galleries
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
San Francisco Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf plus Bay Cruise
San Francisco Electric Bike Tour Company
Golden Gate National Park Store
Restaurants
Grandeho's at Fisherman's Wharf
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Ciopinno's Italian Restaurant and Bar
Tarantino's Italian Restaurant
Hotels
Argonaut Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf - a Kimpton Hotel
