San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park CA: How to Plan Your Visit
The San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park invites thousands of visitors each year. The entire atmosphere of this marvelous park allows your imagination to take a plunge into the maritime history of the Pacific Coast.
The park is now maintained by National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/safr/index.htm
How to plan your visit to the park:
Know the location and directions:
San Francisco National Historic Park is conveniently located in the city's most visited and accessible part near the Fisherman's Wharf.
For Park maps and directions see:
http://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Parking:
The Park does not have it own parking area. But there are several parking lots and garages available nearby charging from $10 to $20.
Hours and Seasons of operation:
The Visitors Center and the Hyde Street Pier operate between 9.30 am and 5.00 pm from June 1st to June 20th, between 9.30 am and 6 pm from June 21st to August 15th, and between 9.30 am and 5 pm from August 16th to May 31st.
The park is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and almost all Federal holidays.
http://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/hours.htm
Fees and Reservations
Admission fee for the vessel at the Hyde Street Pier is $5 and the ticket is valid for 7 days.
For more info o fees and reservations please consult this link:
http://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm
Guided Tours:
To visit the historic vessels Eureka, Balclutha and Hercules you can avail the Guided tours.
To know about the guided tours you can visit the site:
http://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm
Event Schedule:
To get the calendar of the various events to be held in the Park logon to:
http://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/events.htm
Where to stay:
The San Francisco National Historical Park has a tie-up with
Argonaut Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
http://www.argonauthotel.com/
Some other San Francisco California hotels near the park are
Heritage Marina Hotel San Francisco
http://www.heritagemarinahotel.com/
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Beach Hotel
http://www.sheratonatthewharf.com/
Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
http://fishermanswharf.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Cathedral Hill Hotel
http://www.cathedralhillhotel.com/
