San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.

1886 Square-Rigger Balclutha

The 1886 square-rigged Balclutha is moored at Hyde Street Pier.

The bow and masts of a 19th century sailing ship.

The Maritime Museum in the Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building

The Maritime Museum, Aquatic Park cove, and Hyde Street Pier.

A red-roofed building with water and a pier behind it.

Hyde Street Pier

A view of Hyde Street Pier, Coit Tower and downtown San Francisco.

A group of vessels moored at at pier.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center

An open double door into a brick building.

Balclutha's Bowsprit and Figurehead

Balclutha's Bowsprit and Figurehead

A close up of a spar on the bow of a sailing ship.

A Rainbow Adorns Hyde Street Pier

A Rainbow Adorns Hyde Street Pier

A group of vessels moored at a pier with a rainbow.