San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

QUICKLINKS:

Where Your Imagination Can Travel to the 19th Century

Stand on the stern of Balclutha, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.

The Historic Ships

Discover the collection of historic vessels at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park!

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The front page of the summer 2009 edition of the park newspaper, The Maritime News.

Summer Programs at the Park

Check out page three in the park's newspaper for listings of fun and interesting programs happening in the Park this summer.

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Scow schooner ALMA with her sails set on San Francisco Bay.

Afternoon Sailing Adventure on the ALMA

Join a Park Ranger on a four-hour San Francisco Bay sail on the historic 60-foot scow schooner Alma.

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The Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building with Hyde Street Pier in the background.

Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building Lobby Open Daily 11am - 4pm

Visitors can view "hidden" WPA (Works Progress Administration) murals for the first time in 50 years. Park Rangers are on-hand to tell the building's story.

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Write to

San Francisco Maritime NHP
Lower Fort Mason, Bldg. E
San Francisco, CA 94123

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(415) 447-5000

Administration
(415) 561-7000

Fax

(415) 556-1624

Climate

San Francisco is located in a Mediterranean climate. The rainy season usually lasts from November to March. Rainfall is unlikely from April through October. The warmest months are usually September and October and the famous San Francisco fog begins rolling in through the Golden Gate in the spring and can persist throughout the summer months. The average annual temperature is 62.5F (16.9C). The Bay Area is known for its microclimates, which can change dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood.
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