San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Custom Search This unique Park, located at the west end of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, includes the fleet of historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, the Maritime Museum, and the Maritime Museum Library. Board turn-of-the-century ships, tour the Museum and learn traditional arts -- like boatbuilding and woodworking The Park offers history, music and craft programs for all ages, and provides unique opportunities for docents, interns and volunteers to become part of history!    CONTACTS Email - lynn_cullivan@nps.gov Fax- 415-556-1624 Write to San Francisco Maritime NHP Building E, Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone Visitor Information - (415)556-3002 Headquarters - (415)556-1659 Visitor Information(TDD) - 415)556-1843 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Museum Building (Foot of Polk Street/900 Beach Street): open daily, year-round, 10am-5pm all year. Hyde Street Pier (Foot of Hyde Street): open daily, year-round 9:30am-5:30pm all year. Maritime Library (Building E, Third Floor, Fort Mason Center): year round -- Wednesday-Friday - 1pm-5pm, Saturday - 10am-5pm. Getting There PLANE - San Francisco International and Oakland International airports provide access. CAR - From the South Bay (San Francisco International Airport/US101): Take 101 north. Follow the signs to 101 North Golden Gate Bridge. Take the Mission Street exit, at the bottom of the ramp follow the bulk of the traffic going right on Mission Street, two blocks later again follow the bulk of the cars left on Van Ness Avenue, follow Van Ness Avenue (north) about 30 blocks. Turn right on North Point Street (east), then turn left on Polk Street. The Museum Building is straight ahead. From the East Bay (Bay Bridge): Take the first San Francisco exit (from either the left or right lanes -- Fremont Street or Harrison Street). At the bottom of the ramp turn right (north). Turn left onto the Embarcadero. Follow the flow of traffic past Pier 39 and on to Jefferson Street. Hyde Street Pier is about 5 blocks up on the right. To reach the Museum Building, continue on the Embarcadero. Turn left on to North Point Street (east), drive for about 10 block,. then turn right on Polk Street. From the North Bay (Golden Gate Bridge/Marin): Follow the Lombard Street exit. Turn north (left) on Van Ness Avenue. Turn east (right) on North Point Street, and then north (left) on Polk Street to the Museum Building. Please note: Parking anywhere in San Francisco is scarce. We strongly recommend public transportation. (The Hyde Street Cable Car line starts right in the Park--it's a great ride!) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - MUNI Bus Routes (For more information phone 673-MUNI) To Museum Building, Aquatic Park, and Hyde Street Pier: #19 Polk #30 Stockton #32 Embarcadero #42 Downtown Loop #47 Van Ness/Potrero #49 Van Ness/Mission #60 Powell and Hyde Cable Car To the Maritime Library Laguna Street Entrance: #28 19th Avenue Franklin Street Entrance: #19 Polk #30 Stockton #32 Embarcadero #42 Downtown Loop #47 Van Ness/Potrero #49 Van Ness/Mission Weather & Climate San Francisco can be foggy and windy at any time of the year. Visitors should wear layers since the climate can change very quickly. The Bay Area is known for its microclimates which can change dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood. The warmest months tend to be September and October. November to April or May is considered the rainy season. The average annual temperature is 62.5F (16.9C). Accessibility A limited number of accessible parking spaces are located at the entrance to Hyde Street Pier, the Museum Building and the Maritime Library. The first floor of the Maritime Museum is accessible (there is a photo album at the front desk which shows the exhibits on the second floor). Hyde Street Pier, the Maritime Store and the Maritime Library are wheelchair accessible. The schooner C.A. Thayer and tugboat Hercules are not accessible at this time, however there is a video describing the Hercules on the first deck of the ferryboat Eureka (which is accessible at all but extreme tides). The square-rigger Balclutha's main deck is accessible at low-moderate tides; the captain's cabin, poop deck and lower hold are not accessible at this time. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee INDIVIDUAL (CHILD) Free! FACILITIES Museums MARITIME MUSEUM Open All Year 10am-5pm Phone - 415-556-3002 Location - The Maritime Museum is located at the foot of Hyde Street. Exhibits - Inside this ship-shaped, streamline-moderne structure, built as a WPA-project, mast sections, jutting spars and ships figureheads are arranged among the colorful fish and gleaming tiles of muralist Hilaire Hiler's expressionist vision of Atlantis. Displays include panels, video, oral history re-creations, models and interactive exhibits. The Steamship Room illustrates the technological evolution of wind-to-steam power. The Mermaid, the one-man sailboat that transported a solo adventurer across the Pacific from Japan in 94 days, is displayed on the balcony, along with a statue by San Francisco sculptor Beniamino Bufano. The current third floor exhibit is 'Sparks, Waves and Wizards: Communications at Sea.' Second floor displays include three photomurals of early the early San Francisco waterfront, lithographic stones, scrimshaw and whaling guns.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.   Campgrounds Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Mountain Camp, San Francisco, 0 miles away Kirby Cove Campground, Marin County, 4 miles away Edventure More, San Francisco, 5 miles away Camping Trips, Sausalito, 5 miles away Candlestick RV Park, San Francisco, 6 miles away Camp Counselors USA, Sausalito, 6 miles away Battery Alexander Campground, Marin County, 7 miles away   Marinas Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Pier Marina, San Francisco , 3 miles away Grohmann Marina, San Francisco , 4 miles away Treasure Isle Marina, San Francisco , 4 miles away San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere Tiburon , 5 miles away Schoonmaker Point Marina, Sausalito , 6 miles away   Hotels Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Marina Inn, San Francisco , 0 miles away Buena Vista Motor Inn, San Francisco , 0 miles away Ramada Limited San Francisco, San Francisco , 0 miles away Hotel Del Sol, San Francisco , 0 miles away Travelodge By The Bay, San Francisco , 0 miles away Comfort Inn By The Bay, San Francisco , 0 miles away Americas Best Inns-San Francisco Fshrmns, San Francisco , 0 miles away   Trails Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Bootjack Trail, Marin County , 11 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 950 feet elevation difference Temelpa Trail, Marin County , 12 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1398 feet elevation difference Ben Johnson Trail, Marin County , 12 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference Throckmorton Trail, Marin County , 12 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1398 feet elevation difference West Point Trail, Marin County , 13 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 1740 feet elevation difference North Side Trail, Marin County , 13 miles away,  4.8 hiking miles, 371 feet elevation difference Lagunitas Fire Trail, Marin County , 13 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1462 feet elevation difference   Beaches Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Sand Springs Beach, Marin County , 3 miles away Perles Beach, Marin County , 3 miles away Quarry Beach, Marin County , 3 miles away Baker Beach, San Francisco County , 4 miles away China Beach, San Francisco County , 4 miles away   Whitewater Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Whitewater Outfitter - Pacific River Supply, Contra Costa County , 12 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Public Lands Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 0 miles away Presidio National Park, San Francisco - CA , 0 miles away Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 10 miles away Angel Island State Park, California , 4 miles away Candlestick Point State Park, California , 6 miles away San Bruno Mountain State Park, California , 6 miles away Thornton State Beach, California , 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Presidio Golf Course, San Francisco , 2 miles away Presidio Private Golf Club, San Francisco , 2 miles away Lincoln Park Golf Course, San Francisco , 5 miles away Gleneagles International Golf Course, San Francisco , 5 miles away Golden Gate Park Golf Course, San Francisco , 6 miles away   Lakes Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Laguna Puerca, San Francisco County , 5 miles away Phoenix Lake, Marin County , 13 miles away Lake Lagunitas, Marin County , 14 miles away Alpine Lake, Marin County , 16 miles away