Fisherman's Wharf
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Dungeness Crab on counter
Dungeness crab are carnivores and their diet can include shrimp, mussels, small crabs and clams. They dine nearly as well as San Francisco visitors.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Dungeness Crab with tools
The Dungeness crab, a San Francisco favorite, accounts for about 99% of the crab catch on the Pacific.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Dungeness Crab with lemons
An average of 17,000 tons of crab, worth tens of millions of dollars, are caught annually, usually in the first two months of an anverage eight-month season (November — June).
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Dungeness Crab fresh from the boat
The largest Dungeness crab ever caught was 10 inches in diameter.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Dungeness Crab ready to eat
Other common names for Dungeness crab include: Pacific edible crab, market crab, commercial crab and edible crab.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Aquatic Park
Sunny walks along San Francisco's waterfront are popular.
SFCVB photo by Trish Foxwell.
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Boats at Wharf
Picturesque fishing boats dock at Fisherman's Wharf.
SFCVB photo
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Cruise ships at dock
San Francisco is a popular port of call for cruise ships.
SFCVB photo by Bob Ecker.
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — F-Line at Fishermans Wharf
San Franciscos newest trolley car line, the F-line, has been expanded
to run from Fishermans Wharf to Castro Street. Service began in
January 2000 and allows riders to see the newly remodeled Ferry Building
as well as the recently revived Embarcadero.
SFCVB photo by Jerry Lee Hayes. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Sea lions and Alcatraz
Visitors enjoy watching the sea lions at San Francisco’s Pier 39. In the background, Alcatraz looms nearby.
SFCVB photo by Jeff Greenberg. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Sea lions, Pier 39 and city skyline
The sea lion population at Pier 39 peaks at about 600 animals in January
and February.
SFCVB photo by Trish Foxwell. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Dungeness crab finger food
The Dungeness crab at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is an attraction in itself.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Great for snacking
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is a great place for a snack or a meal.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Fresh seafood "to go"
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf offers a variety of fresh seafood, all of it ready "to go."
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Dungeness crab
Tourists visit Fisherman's Wharf to taste the famous Dungeness crab.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — A popular destination
Fisherman's Wharf is one of San Francisco's most popular destinations.
SFCVB photo by Lewis Sommer. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Visit the Balclutha
Visitors can explore the historic ship Balclutha at San Francisco's Hyde Street Pier.
SFCVB photo by Lewis Sommer. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Sea lions and skyline
Sea lions know a good place when they see it... like the San Francisco waterfront.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Sea lions and Pier 39
A huge colony of sea lions moved into the marina at San Francisco's Pier 39 in 1989 and have been a popular attraction ever since.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — The "free show"
Watching the Dungeness crab being cooked and cracked is like a free show at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.
SFCVB photo by Rick Gerharter. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — California cuisine
The freshest fruits and vegetables are the essence of “California cuisine.” A fruit stand at popular Pier 39 in San Francisco boasts the latest harvest of the Golden State.
SFCVB photo by Mami Miyata. |
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FISHERMAN'S WHARF — Pier 39 view
Restaurants at Pier 39 offer views of San Francisco Bay.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth. |