San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime
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.

499 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States

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415-447-5000

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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park brings the city’s rich seafaring past to life with historic ships, waterfront exhibits, and stunning views of the bay. Located at Hyde Street Pier, the park features a collection of 19th- and early 20th-century vessels, offering visitors a chance to step aboard and experience maritime history firsthand. The nearby visitor center and maritime museum showcase the stories of sailors, fishermen, and immigrants who shaped San Francisco’s maritime legacy.

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5 days in California's National Parks: Yosemite, San Francisco Maritime, John Muir

Experience the bustling city of San Francisco, the home of conservationist John Muir, and Yosemite National Park on this five day road trip.

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Step aboard historic ships

Explore vessels like the Balclutha, a 19th-century sailing ship that once navigated treacherous ocean routes.

Visit the maritime museum

Located in a 1930s Art Deco building, this museum features fascinating exhibits on seafaring life and the city’s waterfront history.

Enjoy a waterfront walk

Take in beautiful views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge while walking along Aquatic Park Cove.

Check for ranger-led programs

Guided tours, ship demonstrations, and storytelling events offer a deeper dive into San Francisco’s maritime heritage.

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Ranger Walk in Washington Square

Sep 12 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join a park ranger on a walking tour around Washington Square in North Beach, San Francisco. Discover hidden the stories and surprising connecitons surrounding the historic monuments in Washington Square. Meets in Washington Square every Friday at 2...

Ranger Walk in Washington Square

Sep 12 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join a park ranger on a walking tour around Washington Square in North Beach, San Francisco. Discover hidden the stories and surprising connecitons surrounding the historic monuments in Washington Square. Meets in Washington Square every Friday at 2...

Living History

Sep 13 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Travel back in time to the 1930's at the Maritime Museum with our Living History program.

Living History, Make and Mend

Sep 13 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join our Living History crew as we demonstrate 1930's period mending techniques that are still useful today. Bring your own mending if you’d like, and join in! Learn to sew on a button, patch a rip, or darn a sock. We can’t fix it for you, but we can...

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Since our founding in 1938, WNP has provided more than $162 million in aid to our partner parks to fund educational programs, initiatives, and scientific research.

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