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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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"Great place for views of the city and a romantic walk."(10 Tips)
"Nice view, specially at dusk in a clear day... Very romantic!"(2 Tips)
"Very interesting and a must if you are touring."(2 Tips)
"Beautiful end to the piers and transition to a park area"(4 Tips)

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Carlee PotterMay 7, 2013
Great place to chill out in the shade. Pull up a seat in front of the historical video presentation. PLUS there's a restroom with 3 toilets (!), and bubblers to fill up your water bottle for free!
KaitlinMarch 7, 2017
Very cool (and at least on my visit - quiet) piece of history in the middle of an uber touristy area. Learn all about these ship's histories while enjoying great bay views.
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Andre BeaumontMarch 4, 2016
The park is well-maintained and run by very friendly Rangers. The old bath house building is the best place to start your park visit.
Rene T.May 28, 2022
Beautiful end to the piers and transition to a park area with good views of historic sailing ships and a Steam Boat. Also a cable train station nearby.
Celine Pemberton-HoyleMarch 12, 2014
Get the Golden Age pass if you're considers a "senior citizen" (67+ up?) and save a lot of money!
Gregory K.March 24, 2018
Visitor center is pretty interesting historical context. Plus their bathrooms are public and clean
Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012
Watch the cool video in the visitor's center on the history of the harbor. It is shown on a cool mini-Imax type screen.
Omar CabreraAugust 31, 2016
The place to take your girl for a walk in the sunset. Cold but, that's part of the magic.
Taija AguirreOctober 2, 2011
Make sure you get early to get that one of the free parking places right on the beach 72 hrs! There are few 4 hrs parking for free as well....!
Fi VeiNovember 9, 2015
Nice view, specially at dusk in a clear day... Very romantic!
PRZAKJanuary 12, 2012
Visiting Hyde Street Pier is the absolute best way to get acquainted with the history of San Francisco. After walking the pier, walk across the street to the Argonaut Hotel and Visit the museum!
Emilio CJuly 13, 2015
This place is absolutely beautiful. Take a break from the Wharf and hang out here for a while.
Stephanie RobinsonJune 2, 2015
Great place for views of the city and a romantic walk.
Bill TobinMay 21, 2017
Very interesting and a must if you are touring.
Peter den HartogMay 7, 2018
Enjoy the views and sunshine in the middle of San Francisco
Emilio COctober 4, 2018
Great to walk through here to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Lindsay BigsAugust 24, 2014
I cant believe this place is free. A beautiful view of the seals!!
Jenn DavisOctober 16, 2012
Great view of Alcatraz on a clear day
Hard RockerOctober 18, 2014
A great place to sit and look at the bay.
jiresellOctober 5, 2016
Great views of the Bay from here!
TylerSeptember 11, 2010
love the dilapidated pier a la stalingrad... it really demonstrates how weathering & erosion ages the city.
Steve BFebruary 17, 2015
The views and photo ops here are amazing.
NabeelJuly 1, 2011
Take a ride on the cable car if you're a tourist. Otherwise, save your $5 and take the Muni for $2 a block away.
J HizonFebruary 21, 2013
Great spot for a picnic lunch
Melay MNovember 27, 2015
The view Is relaxing
Glennia CampbellJanuary 23, 2010
Take the ranger-led tour of the Balclutha & find out the real meaning of "slush fuund"
Lauren KellyJuly 13, 2012
I love love love this museum!! A really fabulous exhibit and design, if you're in the area you have to come here!
Francois PichardJuly 31, 2012
Allez faire un tour parmi les bateaux historiques, voire dessus, puis venez vous poser au bord de l'eau et profitez de la vue sur ces bateaux et une partie de la Baie ; un endroit parfait pr manger
Sophie WanderlustJune 26, 2017
Une super expérience! Vous pouvez monter à bord de magnifiques navires! Les visites sont complétées par des explications historiques.

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