Walk Fisherman's Wharf in this order

Start with Pier 39. Leave Musée Mécanique for the middle of the visit, and treat San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park as the stop you can cut.

First Then Cut if needed
Pier 39 Musée Mécanique San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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What to do in order

Pier 39

Pier 39

Do Pier 39 before the grounds fill. It is the stop that gets harder to enjoy later in the day.

Musée Mécanique

Musée Mécanique

Give Musée Mécanique a real block of time. A glance between other stops wastes it.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Keep San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park for the end. Skipping it still leaves a complete visit.

This is the walking order for Fisherman's Wharf. Confirm hours the morning you go.

Why this order

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Pier 39 first

Pier 39 sets the rest of the day. Doing it late means rushing the part people came for.

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Musée Mécanique in the middle

Musée Mécanique needs time of its own. Put it between the opening stop and anything optional.

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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is optional

If the day runs short, stop after Musée Mécanique. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is the piece that can wait.

Moving through the visit

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  • Begin at Pier 39.
  • Continue to Musée Mécanique before adding anything else.
  • Leave San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park until you know you still have time.
  • Entry rules and prices live on the ticket page for Fisherman's Wharf. This page is only the order.

FAQ

Where do I start at Fisherman's Wharf?

At Pier 39. The later stops make less sense if you have not done that one.

What if I only have a short visit?

Do Pier 39 and, if you can, Musée Mécanique. Cut San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Is this a guided tour?

No. It is an order for an independent visit. A guide, if you book one, will follow their own route.

Does this page sell tickets?

No. Buy entry on the official Fisherman's Wharf page or a licensed seller named there.

About this visit order

Use this order at Fisherman's Wharf after you already have entry.

The three stops are Pier 39, Musée Mécanique, and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

It is an independent walking order. Hours and entry come from the operator.

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