56° · Mostly clear nowSightTelegraph Hill
Pier 33
Immerse Alcatraz ferry experience
- 4.59.2k reviews
- $$
Pier 33 is the bustling departure point for Alcatraz ferries, offering sweeping waterfront views and the salty sea air of San Francisco Bay. Expect organized ticketing, informative guided audio tours, and a lively tourist atmosphere — ideal for history buffs and photographers seeking iconic city and island vistas.
Right now · 9:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
56°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
57° - 11am58°
- 12pm60°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Pier 33
- 2 ALCATRAZ TOURS · 2 min
- 3 Pioneer Park · 7 min
- 4 San Francisco Whale Tours · 8 min
- 5 Filbert Steps · 9 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 9.2k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Waterfront
- Scenic views
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Historic
- Lively
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Telegraph Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
ALCATRAZ TOURSTours · 2 min walk
Good nowPioneer ParkPark · 7 min walk
San Francisco Whale ToursTours · 8 min walk
Filbert StepsSight · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 11 am. Light layer from 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
JacketUntil 11 am
Light layerFrom 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am