Fishermans Wharf San Francisco
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San Francisco is home to many world famous landmarks and Fishermans Wharf is one of the most well known. It began as the homeport for the city’s colorful fishing fleet and remains so today, with many third and fourth generation fisherfolk piloting craft in the same waters as their ancestors.
In addition, Fisherman Wharf has become a magnet for tourists, many of whom ride the cable car from Union Square to its turnaround spot on Hyde St. There are 27 interesting and informative historical markers along the waterfront, telling about such things as the fisherwomen of San Francisco and how skippers choose a name for their boat.
The Wharf neighborhood is full of the tacky souvenir and tee shirt shops that out-of-towners crave. You can see sea lions basking in the fog on Pier 39 and take boat tours of the Bay, but for me main attraction is the very fresh seafood.
Like the fishing boats, many of the restaurants and outdoor stands have been in the same family for generations. The selections range from the traditional Dungeness c
rab boiled in large pots outdoors to zesty Crab Cioppino served in open dockside taverns to delectable filet of sole served in elegant surroundings overlooking the Bay.
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Whichever you choose to indulge in, you can’t go too wrong, but I tend to prefer grazing on tasty tidbits in the outdoor stalls. The enormous shrimp salad sandwiches on sourdough rolls are my absolute favorite.
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May 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am
When we talk about historic landmarks in there are several in San Francisco. They still have their prominence and are well maintained. The cable cars were started in the late twentieth century and are still seen on the roads of San Francisco, with the same pride and attitude. That is why they are called as the moving National Historic Landmarks. Many new cars and buses have been introduced on the road with the modern technology enough to make cable car embarrass but Cable car has retained its old is gold glory.