Best Fisherman S Wharf Day Trips & Things to Do

This San Francisco tourist hot spot is the perfect place to watch fisherman working on their boats, dine on fresh local seafood and fish, do some unique shopping and observe playful sea lions on nearby rocks. Located on the city's northern waterfront, Fisherman's Wharf grew rapidly in population during the 1800s thanks to the California Gold Rush and drew many Italian fisherman to its shores. Pier 39, Aquarium of the Bay, Cannery Shopping Center, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Ghirardelli Square and San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park are just some of the many places to visit here.