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Fisherman's Wharf

A Complete Guide To San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf: An Infographic

Whether you are planning a trip or seeking information about Fisherman’s Whraf , you will find a abundance of knowledge on how this San Francisco attraction manages to bring huge crowd from all over the world. Fisherman’s Wharf can be reached by taking cable car from Union Square. Many ferry rides take off from here for tours to Alcatraz Island and scenic Marine County.

Have a look at the infographic by CARMEL for a complete guide to San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf.

San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf

Fun Facts
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Fransciso’s most visited areas.
In 1985, the wharf was used for filming the James Bond film “A View to a Kill”.

Where To Eat:
Many people visit Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy the mouth watering seafood that includes hot servings of clam chowder served in sourdough bread bowls. keep Ghirardelli Square at the top of your bucket list to taste some of the country’s most appetizing chocolates.

Where To Shop:
There are endless possibilities for shopping at Fisherman’s Wharf with several shopping centers that include the most famous PIER 39 and The Cannery.

What To See And Do:
Besides shopping and dining, Fisherman’s Wharf also boasts some near-by attractions such as:

  • Aquarium Of The Bay
  • PIER 39’s West Marina Sea Lions
  • USS Pampanito Submarine And SS Jeremia O’Brien
  • Musee Mecanique
  • Fish Alley
  • Bay Cruises And Ferries
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Coit Tower

Things You Probably Did Not Know About Coit Tower: A Video

San Francisco is loaded with plenty of fascinating attractions, one of them is Coit Tower which is also known as the Lillian Coit Memorial Tower built in 1933. The tower was designed by Jr. architect of San Francisco’s City Hall. The murals inside the tower were painted in 1934 by a group of artists hired by the Public Works of Art Project.

When you’ll get in the Coit Tower you’ll find yourself within a slender shaped concrete column that holds a gift shop from where you can buy tickets at reasonable prices, to take the elevator to the top of the tower. From there, the vision is even more fascinating. This 210 foot tall tower provides 360-degree views of the city and the bay, which includes the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and many other San Francisco attractions or sights.

In the video given below by WorldSiteGuides, you can find out more things you probably did not know about Coit Tower.

Coit Tower Entrance Prices
It’s free to get inside the Coit Tower, but if you want to get to the top of the tower to enjoy the view from the top, then it’s $5 for seniors, $7 for adults, $2 for kids aged from 5 to 12 and children under 4 are free.

Coit Tower Visiting Hours
10am – 6pm May-October
10am-5pm November-April