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ToursFisherman's Wharf
California Welcome Center
Stand in awe Pier
- 4.4111 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 9 pm
A bright, welcoming hub on Pier 39 offering friendly local expertise, free maps, and visitor services. Expect helpful staff, interactive displays, and easy access to waterfront views and sea lion sightings — perfect for planning Bay-area sightseeing.
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 10 am.
In its favour
- Open till 9 pm
56°
Clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 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.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 9 pm- monday
- 8:30 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 8:30 AM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 8:30 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 8:30 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 8:30 AM–9 PM
- saturday
- 8:30 AM–9 PM
- sundayToday
- 8:30 AM–9 PM
Where and how
- 1 California Welcome Center
- 2 Pier Market Seafood Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 San Francisco Whale Tours · 1 min
- 4 Pier 43 Ferry Arch · 5 min
- 5 Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf · 7 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 111 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Waterfront
- Scenic views
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Fisherman's Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Pier Market Seafood RestaurantSeafood · 1 min walk
Good nowSan Francisco Whale ToursTours · 1 min walk
Good nowPier 43 Ferry ArchLandmark · 5 min walkGreat Big Game Show Fisherman's WharfIndoor play · 7 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