This area of San Francisco is a mix of high rise offices and tourists activities. Here you will find the Ferry Building where there are a number of fun shops and restaurants to visit. On a few days a week the market becomes a “Farmers’...More

The Embarcadero in San Francisco provides a gateway between the financial district (think big tall buildings) and the waterfront of San Francisco. There are fantastic hotels, eateries, and places of business. You abut right onto the wharf structure near the Bay and can see many...More

This past week we were on the beautiful Star Princess and we saw many things on the California Coastline. We docked at the Embarcadero, and it is short walk from there to Pier 39, which is Fisherman's Wharf and the boat to Alcatraz. This port...More

We started by the Ferry Building and walked all the way to Ghirardelli Square stopping along the way at the Alcatraz Pier, Pier 39 and then our Tour at Pier 43. I will try and give you the most honest assessment here from someone who...More

Beautiful day to get off BART at the Embarcadero stop and wander amongst the vendors and catch a streetcar to Pier 35 where we caught the ferry to Alcatraz. When we returned, enjoyed walking the whole way back. Despite the touristy crowd, enjoyed the people...More

Very nice boulevard walk from the Port of San Francisco to Fisherman's Wharf. There is a lot to see along this walking route. Beautiful views of the city of San Francisco, the bay bridges, harbours, the bay itself, Alcatraz, several piers, shops, (seafood) restaurants and...More

The busy street runs along the city foreshore on land that was once part of the bay. It has several parks and a number of beautiful buildings. The Ferry Terminal is located here, the cruise terminal, Pier 39 and the Fisherman's Wharf area. It connects...More