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/