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California
- San Francisco
Fisherman's
Wharf
Some
people love the bustle of Fisherman's Wharf,
while others make a conscious effort to steer
well clear of it. But for better or worse
it is massively popular, attracting more visitors
than any other city sight, with Pier 39 the
commercial tourist epicentre. The Wharf was
once a fishing port with dozens of boats anchored
here. Pier 45 is still used by fishermen in
the early morning hours, and fish and seafood
can be bought from the Fish Alley Market.
There are shops galore, fast food stands and
overpriced bay-view restaurants as well as
bars, markets, street performers, and an endless
variety of activities for the whole family.
It is also the gateway for several top attractions:
trips to Alcatraz and other bay cruises leave
from here; numerous museums include the Historic
Ships Pier; and the USS Pampanito submarine
that can be boarded from Pier 45. The entertaining
colony of sea lions that reside on the floating
docks at Pier 39 are one of the best attractions
on the quay.
Address:
The Embarcadero;
Transport: Bus 15, 30, 32,
42 or 82X goes to the wharf, or the Powell-Mason
cable car line to the last stop
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