Ships dock at James R. Herman Cruise Terminal, Pier 27. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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Walk times from James R. Herman Cruise Terminal, Pier 27.
Art deco landmark on Telegraph Hill with panoramic bay views and historic murals
Interactive science and human perception museum situated right on Pier 15
Sole surviving operational Liberty ship from the World War II D-Day armada
Woman-owned North Beach bakery specializing in elevated laminated pastries and crumble cakes
Marine sanctuary at Pier 39 featuring walk-through glass underwater tunnels
Acclaimed pizzeria serving multi-award-winning pizzas baked in specialized ovens
Bustling North Beach institution serving classic Italian-American comfort dishes
Legendary independent bookstore and publishing house of the Beat Generation
Historic North Beach saloon where Beat Generation artists and poets gathered
Green neighbourhood heart of North Beach bordered by cafes and Saints Peter and Paul Church
Cosy boutique shop crafting handmade, rustic French-style chocolate truffles
Specialist bookstore dedicated to architecture, art, and design
Convenient bicycle and e-bike rental shop situated near the cruise docks
Distinctive 48-story modernist skyscraper in the heart of the Financial District
Historic Chinatown mainstay serving Cantonese comfort food and noodles since 1912
Classic Chinatown dim sum dining room offering steamed dumplings and tea
Historic 'living room' of Chinatown filled with community life and games
Historic 1898 transit terminal housing an artisanal food and specialty marketplace
Bustling waterfront district famous for barking sea lions, seafood stands, and pier strolls
Restored World War II Balao-class submarine open for self-guided boarding tours
California's oldest operating restaurant, serving fresh Pacific seafood since 1849
Fascinating working museum where city cable car drive engines and cables operate
Celebrated Russian Hill street famous for eight tight, landscaped hairpin turns
Full-service post office branch near The Embarcadero and Ferry Building
Historic red-brick chocolate factory transformed into shops and ice cream parlours
Expansive contemporary art museum featuring premier 20th- and 21st-century collections
Former coastal military port now serving as an arts centre and waterfront park
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Traditional family bakery facing Washington Square that bakes only fresh focaccia
Lively North Beach seafood oysteria celebrated for hearty San Francisco cioppino
Historic bohemian espresso bar that introduced West Coast Italian coffee culture
Century-old Italian deli famous for cured meats, cheeses, and custom sandwiches
Whimsical Pier 45 arcade housing antique coin-operated music boxes and games
More ports nearby: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Avalon (Catalina Island), San Diego, Ensenada.