Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

November 14, 2022, Update:

As the National Park Service monitors and responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health to use the latest science to guide our decision making. Access to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is as follows:

Facilities Temporarily Closed: Northwest End of Hyde Street Pier, Municipal Pier, Ships: Balclutha (tween deck)

Open Facilities and Areas:
Aquatic Park
Visitor Center
Maritime Museum
Maritime Research Center is available by appointment.

National Historic Landmark Ship Schedule:

Hyde Street Pier, Ships: C.A. Thayer (main deck), Balclutha (main deck), and Hercules (tide dependent) are open with exception to the following dates.

Hercules: Open when tides allow, times vary daily.

Eureka: (1890) 11/14/2022 – Opening for tours

Visitors are welcome to enjoy the park's open space areas including Aquatic Park and the Aquatic Park Cove or visit the outdoor areas of the historic ships (fee area). Please #RecreateResponsibly, practice social distancing, wearing a face covering is optional but encouraged when near others, and stay home if you are feeling sick.

Masks are Optional

While the listed areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, services may be limited. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health. Find more information about the National Park Service’s response and operations at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

The Park will update the schedule as the status of sites change. Updates will be shared via the park website and social media channels. For more information, you can contact the park at this email address.