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Fisherman's Wharf: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #64 of 596 attractions in San Francisco
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Activities: dining, shopping, city walk sightseeing, drinking
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk, Neighborhood, Other
Address: Jefferson Street, Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel: 415 391 2000 ;888 WHARFSF

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Reviews of Fisherman's Wharf

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“Super nice place to visit!”

Fisherman's Wharf

Mar 25, 2006
11/15 found this review helpful

FISHERMAN'S WHARF- a place should go
It is one of the famous tour place. You can view the nice area. You even can taste the fresh seafood here. There is lots of pier here, but you should go pier39- Mr.Sea Lion place. They are a place that sea lion live. Lots of people sitting and watching sea lion. It is a nice place that you can enjoy the nature and you can view the island. You can even take a ferry to visit different island. The price is about $18. There is a lot of tourist store along the street. Shop and buy! Please visit to the wax museum, having dun on some game, ..etc. It is a crowded place...please watch your wallet! and save your momeny for show...or street show. It is a nice place to visit!

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“Too Touristy”

Fisherman's Wharf

Jan 27, 2006
11/15 found this review helpful

Well, I've grown up going here at least twice a year since I was about five. It's a nice place to take visiting relatives (mine are all from Georgia and Tennessee) because there is a lot to do and it's really really tourist friendly.

Personally, I'm bored with it. I'll go to dinner there every now and then but there is really so much more to the city than snow globes that play "I Left my Heart in San Francisco".

If you want an authentic San Francisco experience...don't go to Pier 39.

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“San Francisco is the best”

Fisherman's Wharf

5 of 5 stars
Mount Isa, Queensland
Jan 18, 2006
10/15 found this review helpful

It was the best city we went to on our trip! (we went to L.A. and Las Vegas also) Fishermans Wharf had alot to see and do. We went to the wax museum and i got to see Keanu Reeves and lots of other cool people. We also went to Ripley's which was alright but the one on the Gold Coast is better. The T-shirts are the best and cheapest here as well as paul frank and billabong and other surfer brands. Peir 39 was exciting and i loved seeing the sea lions. It was good being able to see where movies were shot and everyone should try the rainforest cafe!!!

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“USA at its best”

Fisherman's Wharf

5 of 5 stars
Rotherham
Sep 1, 2005
14/15 found this review helpful

Brilliant, for those of us who have visited English seaside resorts, this is how Blackpool, Southend, Newquay and Yarmouth should be. Extremely clean, lots to do and see and free sealions. A must!

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“Great Place to go”

Fisherman's Wharf

Jul 24, 2005
18/22 found this review helpful

There are plenty of things to go and see..........Ripley's is fun.....Great places to eat.........try The Rain Forest Cafe................The Food is wonderful and the surroundings are amazing.............A Must if your visiting Fishermans wharf.........................Nothing Dull here

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Fisherman's Wharf: Management Resources

Fisherman's Wharf Address

Jefferson Street, Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel: 415 391 2000 ;888 WHARFSF