San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Park Service, California.

Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.

Camping and Day Use

  • Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels Only (Auxiliary Engine OK)

Activities and Experiences

  • San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park Tours

Site Passes

  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Historic & Cultural Site

Directions

The park is located within the city limits of San Francisco, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay.

Additional Information

  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Map
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Three-masted, steel-hulled, square-rigged cargo ship Balclutha from Hyde Street PierBalclutha and Clouds on October Morning
  • The Maritime Museum in the Aquatic Park Bathhouse BuildingThe Maritime Museum, Aquatic Park cove, and Hyde Street Pier.
  • Hyde Street PierA view of Hyde Street Pier, Coit Tower and downtown San Francisco.
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center
  • Balclutha's Bowsprit and Figurehead
  • A Rainbow Adorns Hyde Street Pier

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