Fisherman's Wharf Eight-seven percent of visitors to the city include Fisherman's Wharf on their itinerary--and with good reason. The wharf abounds with shops and restaurants; waterfront marketplaces include The Anchorage, The Cannery, Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. Still a working wharf, "Fish Alley" sells thousands of tons of sole, shrimp, salmon, sea bass, squid and other deep-sea delicacies. During crab season (mid-November through June) devotees line up for the best of the catch. A fleet of historic ships berth at Hyde Street Pier, near the Maritime National Historical Park and Museum.
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Pier 39 California's second-most popular attraction is Pier 39, with its sunning sea lions, more than 100 one-of-a-kind stores, restaurants and fun-filled attractions, including the new Underwater World aquarium. Pier 39 is also home to a 350-berth marina, a waterfront park and the Blue & Gold Fleet. A two-tiered carousel and performances by street entertainers add to the fun.
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Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge (Highway 101 North) links San Francisco with Marin County. Pedestrians and bicyclists are allowed across the bridge on pathways with sweeping views of the City, Alcatraz and the Marin Headlands. The bridge toll for vehicles is $3 collected when entering San Francisco.
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Golden Gate Park The 1,000-acre park's trove of attractions includes Stybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, a "living library" where 6,000 plant species, including a stunning display of California redwoods, flourish; the Japanese Tea Garden; a children's playground; the Asian Art Museum; MH de Young Memorial Museum; and the California Academy of Sciences, with its aquarium, Morrison Planetarium and laserium. Tennis courts, stables, baseball diamonds, polo grounds, croquet and lawn-bowling greens, an archery field, a golf course and a fly-fishing pool draw the sporting crowd year-round.
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Bay Bridge The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened in 1936 and links San Francisco with Contra Costa and Alameda counties by way of an 8.5 mile supension/cantilever structure. Views of the City's skyline are spectacular from the bridge, however pedestrians aren't allowed on the structure. A $2 toll is collected westbound.