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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkA historic photo of Chinese fisherman on a shrimp junk pulling in their net.
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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 early on a Sunday morning for a guided bird walk around the park (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 Junior Ranger activity book at the ticket booth on Hyde Street Pier or 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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A historic photo of a 19th century San Francisco street.  

Did You Know?
19th century San Francisco was a hard drinking town. The sailing ship Balclutha helped quench that thirst by delivering cargoes containing Scotch whiskey, Dutch bitters, French vermouth and ales and liquors of all kinds.
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Last Updated: June 01, 2008 at 14:56 EST