Things to Do in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco A tourist attraction with seafood restaurants and shops along the waterfront. The area includes the Aquatic Park Historic District, which reflects its past as a working fishing port.
Plan Fisherman's Wharf Plan your Fisherman's Wharf trip Free · and No sign-up By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Home / Things to do in San Francisco / Neighborhoods / Fisherman's Wharf Already have an AI-made San Francisco itinerary?
Paste the plan into TripSapien to check its stops against your destination and travel dates. Free — no ads, no sign-up.
Validate my AI itinerary Top things to do in Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 ★ 4.6 · 137.4k★
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
Musee Mecanique ★ 4.7 · 8.4k
museum in the United States
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM
Aquarium of the Bay ★ 4.1 · 6.4k
Public aquarium in San Francisco, California, United States
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze ★ 4.4 · 855
A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.
Every day 10 AM – 9 PM
Sea Lion Center ★ 4.7 · 7.5k
Docks off Pier 39 that are a favorite hangout of hundreds of sunbathing, barking sea lions.
Every day 11 AM – 6 PM
Boudin Museum and Bakery Tour ★ 4.5 · 515
Famed for sourdough since 1849, this California bakery/cafe chain also offers light American bites.
Mon–Fri 6 AM – 8 PM
Sat 6 AM – 8 PM
Sun 7 AM – 8 PM
Pier 45 Seafood ★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Historic working fishing pier known for its 2 World War II-era vessels & antique arcade museum.
Mon–Fri 3 AM – 11 AM
Sat 3 AM – 11 AM
Sun Closed
Anchorage Square Mall ★ 4.3 · 4.2k
Plaza attached to a hotel has boutiques, gift shops, fast-food venues & sightseeing tour vendors.
Every day 8 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in Fisherman's Wharf
Abacá ★ 4.3 · 794· $100+
Chef Francis Ang, together with wife and co-owner Dian, sowed the seeds for this ode to Filipino cooking when they founded acclaimed pop-up, Pinoy Heritage.
Mon–Tue 7 AM – 10 AM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Wed 5 PM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 7 AM – 10 AM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 1:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Red Jack Saloon ★ 4.5 · 605· $20–30
Customers play darts & pinball at this Fisherman's Wharf bar that also has TVs for sports fans.
Every day 1 PM – 2 AM
Bistro Boudin ★ 4.4 · 18.4k· $20–30
Famed for sourdough since 1849, this California bakery/cafe chain also offers light American bites.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fog Harbor Fish House ★ 4.5 · 10.3k· $20–80
Pier 39 seafood institution with fresh fish & scenic views of the bay & Golden Gate Bridge.
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
Pier Market ★ 4.4 · 8.7k· $20–60
Waterfront seafood restaurant & market offering fresh fish, patio seating & bay views at Pier 39.
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
In-N-Out Burger ★ 4.3 · 13.1k· $10–20
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
Mon–Thu 10:30 AM – 1 AM
Fri 10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Sat 10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Sun 10:30 AM – 1 AM
The Codmother Fish & Chips ★ 4.5 · 2.4k· $10–20
British owners run this food truck that serves fresh fish 'n' chips & other treats.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 7 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 7 PM
Darren's Cafe ★ 4.6 · 1.0k· $20–30
Bright cafe with American & Asian breakfast/lunch fare such as pancakes, sandwiches, pho & teriyaki.
Mon 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sun 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM Planning time in Fisherman's Wharf?
Add your dates and we'll check every place for closures, limited hours, and booking needs before you go.
Pick your dates Fisherman's Wharf map Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
1 Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 2 Musee Mecanique 3 Aquarium of the Bay 4 Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze 5 Sea Lion Center 6 Boudin Museum and Bakery Tour 7 Pier 45 Seafood 8 Anchorage Square Mall 9 Abacá 10 Red Jack Saloon Other areas in San Francisco Ready to plan Fisherman's Wharf? Turn these Fisherman's Wharf picks into a day-by-day San Francisco plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
Plan my San Francisco trip
Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39Viewpoint
Musee MecaniqueFamily Entertainment Center
Aquarium of the BayZoo & Aquarium
