Fisherman's Wharf and Cable Cars
San Francisco, Pacific Coast Highway
About This Activity
San Francisco's waterfront is packed with iconic experiences. Ride the historic cable cars ($8 per ride), the only mobile National Historic Landmark. Watch sea lions bask at Pier 39, sample clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls at Fisherman's Wharf, and browse Ghirardelli Square for chocolate. Walk down the famously crooked Lombard Street, and catch views of Alcatraz from the waterfront. Touristy but essential for first-time visitors.
Seasonal note: Year-round; Indian summer (Sep-Oct) is warmest and clearest
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