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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
A market morning with California fruit, fresh flowers and the bay just beyond the stalls.
Things to do in Waterfront
Find local walks, culture and neighborhood discoveries in Waterfront, with clear prices and links to the organizer.
13 local plans
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Follow your appetite from a bayside coffee to a small-batch treat beneath the clock tower.
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Exploratorium
Touch, test and tinker your way through hands-on science on Pier 15.
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PIER 39 Sea Lions
Watch the waterfront’s loudest residents turn floating docks into their own stage.
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Musée Mécanique
Trade a screen for a mechanical marvel in a waterfront arcade full of character.
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Aquatic Park Cove
Slow down beside historic ships, a curved beach and an open view of the bay.
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Ghirardelli Square
Make a small chocolate stop in a historic brick square above the waterfront.
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Crane Cove Park
Picnic beside an industrial landmark where the city meets a sheltered slice of bay.
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HEAD WEST at the Ferry Building
Browse small makers and local finds beside the Ferry Building, then make time for a bayside snack.
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Museum of Craft and Design
Find a fresh perspective on everyday materials and design in a compact Dogpatch museum.
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Aquarium of the Bay
Go beneath the surface of the local bay through aquarium exhibits, aquatic life and river otters.
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Aquarium of the Bay: Access Hour
Explore the aquarium with smaller crowds, extra seating and a sensory-friendly activity.
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Aquarium of the Bay: Fish or Treat
Bring a costume for an aquarium Halloween weekend with seasonal animal activities.
Keep your day local
Choose a few nearby stops. San Francisco is hilly: check walking routes and transit, then confirm opening hours before leaving.