month with most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has great outdoors recreation that you could employ. All the outdoors exciting things in close proximity to San Francisco Maritime National Historical
Park will keep you coming back over and over. Near San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park you find a golf course called Presidio Golf Course, and dry warm beds await you at Marina Inn San Francisco.
There is so much cool stuff to do to please everybody. Having a tremendous
time at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is painless. Beaches are fine; and Sand Springs Beach right next door to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is no exception, and you are near North Point since you're here. While you're here at San Francisco Maritime
National Historical Park you ought to take a look at Aquatic Cove, and from San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park you get a splendid panorama of Russian Hill.
Nearby lakes? Sure, Sunset Reservoir is in the neighborhood of San Francisco Maritime National Historical
Park, and why not stop at East Harbor while you're here. All through the warmest time of the year at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park highs are ordinarily in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the period of
the winter highs are frequently in the 50's, and overnight lows at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park through the winter ordinarily dip into the 40's. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has delightful nature scenery for you to get pleasure from.
You'll
need more than a day to look at everything San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has to offer, you can camp at Mountain Camp, and since you're here, do take a trip to Black Point. At San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park you can spot Ignatius Heights; after
a long day outdoors Travelodge By The Bay is a fine place to spend a night or two. Camping at Candlestick RV Park is always a delightful experience, and Ramada Limited is a great place to get some rest.
Here at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park you can catch a
sight of Telegraph Hill. There's so much to do here at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park that you need to camp here for a while, Kirby Cove Campground is a brilliant place for that. While you're here at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park you can play
some golf at Harding Park Golf Course. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is a magnificent spot for a trip when you've got to get out of the house.
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 (ADULT)
$5 for 7 Days
INDIVIDUAL (CHILD)
Free!
INDIVIDUAL
(SENIOR/JUNIOR)
$2 for 7 Days
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.
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