San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Stand on the stern of Balclutha, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.

Enjoy hands-on exhibits, information panels throughout the park and ships, videos, and tours. Participate in park ranger-led interpretive programs such as "Houseboating on the Bay," "Bird Watching for Children and Beginners," "Historic Waterfront Walking Tour," and a tour below decks of the Eureka ferryboat. Observe and join in on sail demonstrations aboard the Balclutha, including setting the staysail.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, located on the edge of San Francisco Bay, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, is a park that can be visited year round. Begin with a trip to the Visitor Center, located on Jefferson Street at the corner of Hyde Street. Park Rangers will help you plan your visit and point the way to Hyde Street Pier. Walk onto the pier to visit the park’s collection of floating historic ships and for breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.