
Things to do in San Francisco
LandmarkFisherman's Wharf
Pier 43 Ferry Arch
Gaze upon Ferry Arch Views
- 4.5452 reviews
- Free
A historic waterfront arch offering sweeping views of the bay, Alcatraz, and passing ferries. Expect open-air photo opportunities, interpretive plaques, and a lively tourist atmosphere — a must-visit spot for sightseeing and waterfront strolling.
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
56°
Clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 10am
57° - 11am
58° - 12pm
60°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Pier 43 Ferry Arch
- 2 Museum of 3D Illusions · 1 min
- 3 Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf · 3 min
- 4 Fisherman's Wharf · 4 min
- 5 California Welcome Center · 5 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 452 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Waterfront
- Historic landmarks
- Scenic views
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Lively
- Tourists
- Couples
- Pet owners
Around Fisherman's Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Museum of 3D IllusionsMuseum · 1 min walkGreat Big Game Show Fisherman's WharfIndoor play · 3 min walk
Fisherman's WharfTours · 4 min walk
Good nowCalifornia Welcome CenterTours · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses from 11 am.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 11 am