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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkChinese shrimp junk under construction at China Camp State Park.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Outdoor Activities
 
  • Visit the historic ships at Hyde Street Pier (park map)
  • Walk to the end of the pier for a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Join a ranger or docent on a walking tour of the pier
  • Stop by the Small Boat Shop on Hyde Street Pier and talk to the boatbuilders
  • Check the activity board near the ticket booth on Hyde Street Pier for scheduled programs or call the visitor center, 415-447-5000.
  • Join a ranger-led tour of the ships
  • Join in on a sail raise on the sailing ship Balclutha
  • Learn what a capstan is and how to use it
  • Get up a little bit early and join a Park Ranger to look for animals around Hyde Street Pier (Check The Maritime News for program dates.)
  • Have a picnic on the lawn overlooking the Aquatic Park lagoon
  • Walk out on Municipal Pier and see what fish are being caught
  • Take a self-guided walking tour (Download the booklet.)
  • Pick up a free Junior Ranger Program activity booklet at the ticket booth on Hyde Street Pier or at the Visitor Center, do the activities, and earn a badge
  • Dig in the sand at Aquatic park beach
 
The cover of the walking tour brochure.
Redesigning the Waterfront
A self-guided walking tour
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The Grace Quan during sea trials in 2004.  

Did You Know?
The Grace Quan is a replica of the type of fishing vessel used throughout the Bay Area by Chinese shrimp fishing companies between 1860 and 1910. She was built by San Francisco Maritime and California State park staff and volunteers in 2003.
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Last Updated: October 09, 2009 at 16:48 EST