Fisherman's Wharf

Pros: Artists, Breathing is still FREE, Sea Lions
Cons: The Artists. Typical American tourist trap - you could as well be on Key West, Hawaii or LA

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Review Topic:  Sights & AttractionsI stayed last weekend once more in San Francisco and because I was with a newcomer, we walked across Fisherman's Wharf. To sum up this review,...

Pros: Sights, sounds, stuff to buy, look at, or eat
Cons: Crowds, crowds, and more crowds, stores can be junky/expensive

Fisherman's Wharf is a great place for any first time visitor, but for those who live in the great city of San Francisco, or have made repeat visits, Fisherman's Wharf may very well lose it's appeal really fast. That's not me trying to discourage you ...

Pros: shopping, dining, and entertainment in one central location, by the water
Cons: some attractions have poor hours and are expensive

I admit it. I am a museum freak. I live to find new and unusual museums or to visit more traditional favorites. I made my first trip to San Francisco in February knowing I'd be visiting the Exploratorium and maybe another museum or two. Having never been...

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My first write-off! hummmm.....what can I do to make this a little
different. I've been pondering for a week now what my favorite city is!
I've always said when asked this question that my favorite city is San
Francisco.....BUT....
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Pros: Lots to do & see
Cons: A lot of money can be spent

April Fool's day 2000 was the perfect day to be a tourist in San Francisco! The weather was absolutely perfect. 80 degrees, light sea breeze, some wisps of clouds to cover some of the brilliant sun. I could not have picked a more perfect day! Hubby...

Pros: Ghirardelli Square, sea lions, shopping, seafood
Cons: Cold weather - dress WARMLY!

Once I got to San Francisco, and I realized Ghirardelli Square was near Fisherman's Wharf, I KNEW I had to visit.

Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli and I go back MANY years, more years than I care to admit. My first consciousness of...

Pros: Plenty of Shopping and Great places to Eat
Cons: pushy people, dirty

If you have tuned into my previous review you will notice that I have already told you a little about Fisherman's Wharf. What I didn't mention was that there is too much to say in a little paragraph. Since my last trip to San Francisco I have made...

Pros: a lot to keep you occupied
Cons: so crowded; complete tourist trap; parking is expensive

As a resident of San Francisco, I became very familiar with Fisherman's Wharf. I had many friends travel out to visit me. Fisherman's Wharf was always the first place they asked to visit because it is the home to many tourist attractions.

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Pros: Each key location offers something different, lots to do and see around there
Cons: Parking; pay close attention to the street signs

You can't truly have fun in San Francisco if you don't know where to go. You should feel lucky if you have a friend who will show you around. Yes, you can always count on the guides, but that is something else. That's what tourists usually do because...

Pros: Some interesting spots, some relaxing walks
Cons: where do I begin?

I remember Fisherman's Wharf, and even the newly opened Pier 39 shopping complex as place you'd find native San Franciscans just walking around on a day off.

The last time I was up there, however, I was stunned at how finally the cheap and the...

Pros: Go at night, during Christmas holiday, easier to find parking.
Cons: Tourist trap, cheesy souvenir shops but that is why you are there anyway.

I made one last stop at Fisherman's Wharf this late November/early December because, frankly after driving in the rain on 90 degree angles up and down streets like Lombard, I decided , "NO MORE CLIMBING HILLS...MUST FIND FLAT LAND". So, I followed the...

Pros: Incredible Scenery, allows to to see the whole layout of San Fran.
Cons: Loud

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Walking along the sidewalk leading to Peir 39, I noticed the seaplane parked in the marina. "Wow, that's a good looking aircraft" I thought. "Nice to have your plane so close...

Pros: Everything you could imagine at your fingertips
Cons: Cold and windy are the norm

Ok- let's start by saying I'm from NY (Ok, technically NJ, but I grew up 2 blocks from the Hudson River.) So I take exception when people refer to "The City" as anything but New York. (This goes for Philadelphia, Los Angeles, St. Louis, etc.)...

Pros: Location, Views, Some Interesting Shops
Cons: Yeah, it's touristy and can be crowded

What's kinda like a mall, with plenty of name brand stores in one location, (The Disney Store, NFL Shop, Warner Bros Store), and lots of little boutiques, yet can't be beat for scenery, salt air and pure tourisma? Pier 39 aims for rustic yet trendy...

Pros: Nice views of the Bay...
Cons: Profoundly tacky & expensive...

Why visitors insist on going to Fisherman's Wharf is a mystery to many locals. Having lived in SF for more than 12 years, I've taken my fair share of folks to Pier 39 and the surrounding Wharf area. People come to Fisherman's Wharf because it's a place...