San Francisco, California · History
Hyde Street Pier
Historic-vessel pier at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf.
- Category
- History
- Best for
- History, Ships, Views, Walking
- Address
- 2905 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Website
- Official website
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The best Wharf stop for seeing historic vessels up close.
Best for
- History
- Ships
- Views
- Walking
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Hyde Street Pier is the historic-vessel pier within San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. It gives visitors close-up access to preserved ships and a strong view corridor toward the bay, Alcatraz, and the Wharf.
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Hyde Street Pier
Historic-vessel pier at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf.
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- Category
- History
- Best for
- History, Ships, Views, Walking
- Address
- 2905 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Website
- Official website
- Wikipedia
- Wikipedia
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Common questions about Hyde Street Pier
What is Hyde Street Pier known for?
Hyde Street Pier is home to several historic ships, including the Balclutha, C.A. Thayer, Eureka, Hercules, and Alma, and features an outdoor maritime-history exhibit. It is part of a park that houses the largest maritime collection on the West Coast and the National Park Service’s biggest museum and research collection.
Is Hyde Street Pier open right now?
No, the pier is currently closed for renovations as part of the Hyde Street Rebuild Project.
How much does it cost to visit?
Before the closure, boarding the historic vessels carried an entrance fee of $15 per person, with children 15 and younger free.
Where is it located?
Hyde Street Pier is located just west of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
Can I still see the ships while it is closed?
Yes, while the ships are relocated during the rebuild, visitors can view them from the shore at Mare Island, though they are not allowed aboard.
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Hyde Street Pier - Visit California
The park houses the largest maritime collection on the West Coast, and the biggest museum and research collection in the National Park Serv…
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San Francisco Maritime, Hyde Street Pier
Hyde Street Pier features an outdoor exhibit on maritime history as well as several historical ships docked in the harbor including the squ…
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Visit Hyde Street Pier and the Historic Ships
The Hyde Street Pier is closed for renovations as part of the Hyde Street Rebuild Project.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Hyde Street Pier was built in 1922 for automobile ferries between San Francisco and Sausalito.
npshistory.com - Plain-text place record
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