I love the place for the seals, but its sad to see that people dont know how to count. When it says to please observe social distancing by keeping 6 feet apart, DOES NOT mean to stand 2 feet from the complete stranger who was just standing there when u came stroll along.

Great place to swim. Buoys mark approximately 0.05mi distance so easy to measure. I prefer going at slack high tide with a wetsuit. Usually sea lions are visible or audible and so are great blue herons and snowy egrets. In fact the sea lions may get pretty close as I accidentally kicked one once!

The lights are iconic inSan Francisco, I took some family from out of state and they enjoyed the photo opt. As a local, my favorite time to view the lights is in fall, when the museum hosts jazz nights. The musicians play right in front of the lights, and you can everything to enjoy the night.

I took some family from out of state and they enjoyed the photo opt. As a local, my favorite time to view the lights is in fall, when the museum hosts jazz nights.

Beautiful here at anytime of the year! The park is huge and you could be here walking around seeing many sites all day.. and still not see it all! Art museums, special events, people watching, ponds, buffalo.!

Was here for the Memorial Service for a fallen firefighter Jason Cortez. Thank you to GIANTS stadium.

One of favorite places to visit in the city. It is a great place to go and stare at the sea (I know, it is technically the bay but this is why you dont have any friends). The place is bustling with crowds trying to swim in the freezing cold waters or casually sitting and sipping whatever the latest alcohol-infused seltzer. The better parts of the park or rather my preferred location is to go to extreme left when facing the bay and walk down steps and meditate on the stairs from where your view is only of the sea. Every time I go, I sit and stare at the three tethered row boats that evoke Homer Winslows Nantucket.

The square Union and your family welcome to come

As a local, my favorite time to view the lights is in fall, when the museum hosts jazz nights.

I like the quietness of the location and the way nature comes walking by minding its own business while u sit back and observe nature in the city.

Amazing to learn of more history and see it in front of you. A beautiful beach. Nice staff onsite..just be prepared to pay the meter lots of quarters to enjoy the time needed to see everything

One of the most beautiful places in the world. Blue water! Green lawn! Ships are sailing! Kids are playing! A happy place to visit. You will feel better.

Great place to look out on the Bay. And be able to hit up Fishermans Wharf.

This place has some amazing facts...check it out

A great swimming hole, suggest a wetsuit for those that prefer water above 60°.

Really cool part of SF history to enjoy while youre in the city. Bring kids! Theyll love it.

Gorgeous views of the Bay makes for a fantastic locale for an historic American Naval Museum. You wont be able to decide whats better: the Museum, the beach, the docks and Tall Ships, the key venues...where to start?!? This is a Cant Miss day!

First time ever in California and we hit the jackpot! It was fleet week. They had the air show. The weather was perfect. What an amazing experience! It was everything I hoped for and more. Great street vendors. Got some beautiful earrings. What a great day. The narrated air show was fantastic!

Its a calm waves. Relax and enjoy swimming or just feel the breeze.

Lovely park in San Francisco. Beautiful views of the Bay and Alcatraz.

What a abousoulty wonderful way to spend a daySo beautifulYou could spend all day in the museumBut, you will want to have some outdoor time~ the views of Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge are Astounding

A great place to spend a few hours. Interesting ships, very good layout, and hours of well-written dialogue to give you a glimpse into how life was in the past. They have very knowledgeable staff to give detailed tours and a lot of well-placed signs with excellent descriptions. Great stop for any people of any age.

Aside from a few of the ships being closed for repairs, this was a fantastic place to visit. The displays were educational and entertaining, and the access was amazing, you could go almost anywhere. Views of the skyline are incredible.

A quiet, calm, and relaxing spot in the busy SF.

Oh my god.. I was lucky on that they, i got free parking for 2 hours just a lane away from this place. And the most amazing part was it was free visit. I love boats, ships and history. So i ll recommend to give visit to this place. Here are few amazing pictures

Nice place to stop and see the beautiful ocean and have a few cold ones!!

It is a fabulous view point. Absolutely stunning watching the sun set.

Such variety, so many surprises, youll need multiple visits to appreciate its offerings! Must do in CA!

Lots to see had a Great Time

Fun tourist trap. 15 bucks each to get in and theres not more than 30 minutes of stuff to see. Got some cool pics though.

The ocean always settles my mind I love it there

Beautiful but u cant see too much with the smoke

The ranger today was very friendly and told me alot about the building and area. This us the only national park with boars.

Looked great but only had time for a brief look around.

Even though I didnt get to go inside the museum I was just hanging out there like I did back in the ninetees when I was in college. Parking lot had changed quite a bit, but the view of Alcatraz was just as stunning as I remember.

Great place for lap swimming food almost one mile loop in the cove.

We visited several places on our trip including Janis Joplins , the Full House house, the building where The Godfather was produced. We also visited the Presidio, which was beautiful! San Quentin was very dooming if I do say.

Ships are very cool. I was disappointed that more of them were not open and we didnt get a chance to see some of the below deck areas.

A visit to Alcatraz is something everyone should see and do at least once. Quite immersive with a rich history, but do bring good walking shoes. Youll find yourself walking around at least half of The Rock.

Parking - Parking is the only issue. Its so hard to find parking - Its not even funny. But once youve found some and youre there, then this is arguably one of the best places in San Francisco. Theres a great park, a great museum, plenty to do, great ships and stuff, guided tours, great views. But above all, it has so much else nearby. You can catch the seals on a pier. You can go eat at Ghirardelli. Shop. Just so much to do here!

Beautiful display of boats. There are places set up to help you learn how to tie many different kinds of knots. Nice place to take a stroll on the ocean front.

Nice side trip. Coffee and Wake N Bake.Can almost feel the Shadows of theInmates...

Bocce ball courts are a hidden gem if you have your own equipment

The museum exhibited historic photos and spirit of exploring. The plaza across beach street with many shops imcluding original Ghiradelli ice cream is a wonderful place for wandering and photos.

Great museum and site. Really cool ships that you can walk through. Educational and fun!

Interactive and fun for kids and adults. If the weather is nice you can see Alcatraz Island. The tug boat was fun and interactive to go inside, pull levers, etc. We even saw a seal relaxing on the dock. Lots of stuff to do near Fishermans Wharf.

Beautiful full of life san fransisco

Most of the ships were not open for walk through, but its a nice place to enjoy fresh air before you head back to get on the Mason Hyde cable car

One of the most beautiful spots in the city. Even if youre not a tourist!

This is a great and beautiful place for to walk

We visited on a cold day in February. Even though it was a cloudy day, the sun finally peaked thru, allowing me to take some great pictures. We walked down the pier to check out the schooner, fairy, tugboat and sailboat on display. From the tugboat is a great view onto Alcatraz and on the other side of the pier a great view onto the Golden Gate bridge. Sealions were taking naps on the pier and the museum had a lot of great information about San Francisco and its history. If your kid is interested in the Junior Ranger program, a badge will be given after completing some assignments.

I feel like I met a ghost. I was given a free boarding past by a old lady that walked into the bathroom as I was washing my hands. She immediately walked out and down the street into the crowds. Really cool place to check out. Went onboard the ships and learned their fate

Went to Pier 39 in San Francisco beautiful day very clean

A small museum, but it has nice examples of local maritime history.

Fascinating interpretive exhibits on the history of San Francisco, and particularly, the maritime history of the Bay Area. Excellent visitors center museum, great museum ships, and a picturesque location.

Excellent addition to the National Park System. A variety of historic vessels, a visitor center with exhibits on par with an actual museum, and numerous events scheduled to further enrich the visitor makes this a great place. I like how the NPS actually employees people just to maintain the boats. That’s dedication. You can’t see San Francisco without seeing her boats.

Great place fun and great views

The scenery was breathtaking this is my third time coming here. People are free and insane a lot of people fishing in the area. Looks like fun. And even if you dont feel like fishing. Theres so much to do and just by the view itself so mesmerizing!!!

Beautiful museum. Easily spend 1-2 hours here. Entrance is free.

Beautiful site. Windy but nice. Had a Great day.

Beautiful sunset

What I can say from SAN FRAN???...I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO

Loved it! Relaxing hearing the waves !

The best place in San Francisco to visit. Dont miss it.

Its easily reachable by bike or car or bus or ferry.You can roam around here and enjoy the view.There are few blocks which shows the maritime props in details, if you like then you can spend some time there.

This park is a great way to spend a few hours in SF. Lots of information about boats and all things maritime. Wonderful views of SF. Very family friendly. Near lots of shops and restaurants.

So fun take in some ZzZzs under the sun

The maritime stuff is a good place to take kids. The WPA murals and the history of the building is way more interesting. There is a room off to the side that was dedicated to one of the artists theory of color. The ceiling is painted as huge color wheel.

Really cool place with good beers.

Best money I spent in SF. Course I like being on the water so a little bias, but the commentary was good... He didnt rattle on the whole time, which I appreciated. Nice fun facts about the golden gate and Alcatraz. Sit up top if you can... Best view.

Centralized parking for Fishermen Warf, the Golden Gate Bridge and a mini beach at the front.

Walking distance from Pier 39, this place is not to be missed when traveling to San Francisco.Fun place for families to visit on weekends as therere food places around and some great stores for shopping.

One word Beautiful.

Great place to discover the importance of the maritime industry and its influence on the early San Francisco economy. The ships stored here each have their own interesting saga of the history of this city and the sacrifices and heroics of the seamen that braved powerful storms to carry cargo from around the world. A great place your families to enjoy the fresh air and experience the splendor of those magnificent vessels.

Gorgeous. Super interesting. Friendly and knowledgable staff.

The history enveloped me and I was lost in time. It was incredible and if you ever get the opportunity to go see these behemoth beauties I would put it on your list of things to see.

Great lookout point of the bridge. Might have to circle around a few times to find a parking spot.

My son loves this place def be back

Lots of fun if you enjoy history and being in a maritime environment. Staff and tour guides were great!

Very calming location & clean area during pandemic.

Even more beautiful during the pandemic because of the few people around

Just awesome place to shop dine and shop

Beautiful bay area, view of Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headland and Aquatic Park.

Nice place to chill.

If you want to walk by the beach, I absolutely recommend it!

Beautiful place. Excellent view at the Bay.

You can see all attraction from the pier. Must visit if youre in town. Put on your walking shoes because this is definitely the place to work off those extra calories from eating all the food and chocolate in Ghirardelli Square

Great learning experience and an awesome up close experience. Very exciting to enter all of the ships and learn their history.

Only block away from Fisherman’s Wharf. Very beautiful Park next to the water where you can buy handmade jewellery on the sidewalk, have a portrait done there for couple of dollars, get on the first and last stop of the historical Cable Car only 2 stops away from Lombard Street if you get on it from the Park. Nice view of the coast.

Great place to spend some time in the sun and swim, dog friendly, child friendly, people are friendly.

Always love to see the Blue Angels come together for an air show

Beautiful scenery but wear sunscreen.

So scenic and accessible to a small beach

Great place to sightsee in the bag catching both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. We had the privilege of seeing a huge cloud as it came in and swallowed both the bridge and the island.

Nice place to sit out by the water. Not to many people, so you can socially distance responsibly.

A very unexpected pleasure. Numerous historic sailing/shipping vessels just beautiful to tour. Used our National Park annual pass to gain admission. Interesting for all ages, should be accessible to most.

Great place to view old ships. Small charge for looking around them. Children will need to be supervised, boards to tell you about parts of ships and viewing films

Nice place to eat Ghiradelli’s !

Oh my gosh so beautiful

This an amazing place to be.