Turbo Ride
An action packed adventure using sophisticated simulation technology to combine visual high resolution graphics with hydraulically powered movement.
Pier 39
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Frequent Flyers
This is an exciting bungee/trampoline combination, suitable for all ages, which allows you to experiment with the dare-devil acrobat inside of you. It's possible to reach heights of up to 20 feet in the air.
Walk
Walk and enjoy being a tourist. If it gets too much for you, escape to the west into the Marina and the Presidio. You can always find a bus to take you back.
Electric Tour Company Segway & Electric Bike Tours
Take a 2 1/2-3 hour tour of Fisherman's Wharf on a segway, or ride an electric bike over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, returning by ferry.
City Kayak
Enjoy the many great views of San Francisco from the water. They offer kayak rentals from South Beach Harbor in San Francisco but only kayak trips from Fisherman's Wharf location. A 'trip' comes with a guide.
Boudin Museum and Bakery Tour
Take a tour round the bakery, enjoy some of their interactive exhibits and learn about the history of Boudin.
Cable Car
This is fun way to enter or leave the Wharf area. For your convenience, two cable car lines terminate at Fisherman's Wharf — one at Hyde St & Beach St and one at Bay St & Taylor St.
Riptide Arcade
Have some fun in the largest games arcade in San Francisco.
Ride the carousel
Crafted in Europe, this fun carousel is famous as the only one of its kind in the US that has artistic depictions of its native town hand-painted onto its frame.
bay cruises and ferries
From Fisherman's Wharf, one has a wide variety of options to explore the city and the Bay by water.
Events and festivals
Fleet Week
Usually held in the first week of October, it's a tribute to the men and women in the armed forces. A flotilla of Navy ships dock on the Wharf in parade fashion, and there are many free deck tours available from crew members. There are also several air displays by the Navy's Blue Angels, Team Oracle, and the Air Force's F-16 Demonstration Team.
Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
Chocoholics — indulge your decadent side at this annual chocolate fest. Activities include chocolate tasting, chocolate sculpting, chocolate cooking demonstrations, and a chocolate eating competition.
Opening Day on the Bay
An annual boat parade, held on the last Sunday in April, that signals the start of the Northern Californian sailing season. Up to 200 vessels, decked out in full regalia, participate each year and sail from the Golden Gate Bridge to Pier 39. Impartial judges are on hand to award prizes in several esteemed categories. The event is organized by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ghirardelli Square
Why not ring in the holiday season by attending the festivities at Ghirardelli Square. There's theater, live music, and then at the end they decorate the 45 foot Christmas tree with ornaments, lights, and chocolate bars... yum!
Crab Season
The festivities and excitement of Crab Season begin in November after a priest has officially blessed the fleet, sending eager crabbers out to land their catch. Local vendors fire up their blackened pots in preparation for the arrival of the delicious, and much sought-after Dungeness Crab. Approximately 1 million pounds of Dungeness are caught every year, ensuring that the feast lasts for several months.
Fourth of July
San Francisco's main Independence Day celebrations take place on Fisherman's Wharf. There is lots of free entertainment during the day, particularly around Aquatic Park and all down Jefferson St. The festivities culminate with an impressive fireworks display from the foot of Municipal Pier, and at the other end of the Wharf from barges moored off the north of Pier 39.
Holiday Festival of Lights
The Holiday Festival of Lights is the official start of the holiday season in the city. Stores hang out decorations and lights and the piers are adorned with shimmering lights.