Seven years after setting sail from Norway, Andrew Furuseth came ashore in San Francisco in 1880, and the life of the average sailor was never the same. Furuseth, known as the “emancipator of the seaman,” might have also, accidentally, been instrumental in establishing San Francisco as a seafood mecca, a kind of “foodies’ Valhalla.” Read full article...
Rising on a hill across the street are the brick buildings of Ghirardelli Square, once a chocolate factory. Historical plaques tell the history of Domingo Ghirardelli who came to California to prospect gold but ended up becoming the king of chocolate. The Chocolate Manufactory & Soda Fountain still makes chocolate with the original old
fashioned machines and few can resist enjoying a luscious ice cream sundae with chocolate on top or a cup of hot chocolate.
Ghirardelli Square is also filled with shops, selling everything from apparel to folk art. With their hilltop location, the restaurants are known for million dollar views as well as spectacular cuisine.
* Check out all the fun and exciting events to discover why Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's #1 visitor destination
* Enjoy a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge
* Climb half way to the stars aboard the legendary cable cars
* Experience world famous Ghirardelli chocolate at Ghirardelli Square * Explore the National Maritime Museum (www.maritime.org) and the USS Pampanito Submarine Museum www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm
* Take a roller coaster ride at an exhibit tracing the fascinating history of Amusement Attractions in America, now open at Pier 45
* Browse Fort Mason, a former military installation and port of embarkation
* Walk the decks of the tall ships and stroll along the Hyde Street Pier, home of the world's largest collection of historic ships by tonnage, where visitors can board several National Landmark vessels
* Browse through the flagship Boudin Bakery and enjoy a freshly baked loaf of sourdough
* Enjoy an Irish coffee at Buena Vista Café, the beverage’s origin
* Get a work out rollerblading, bicycling or walking over the Golden Gate Bridge
* A food lover's haven, Fisherman's Wharf boasts some of the best dining in the world. Savor Ghirardelli chocolate, fresh sourdough bread, fresh Dungeness crab and the myriad of restaurant options, an eclectic mix of international cuisine
* Raise a toast at San Francisco’s Best Sports Bar, Knuckles
* During the day, street performers entertain onlookers with a number of different acts, including talented magicians, human robots, musicians, jugglers, clowns and fire-eaters, while at night enjoy live music, dancing and comedy clubs as well
With opening day just around the corner, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf recently introduced the novelty “Home Run” Room Package to accommodate local fans and those from visiting teams.
