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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.

 
A historic, black and white photo showing a full-rigged ship (STAR OF ALASKA, also called BALCLUTHA) with sails set.

The Historic Ships

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

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The scow schooner ALMA with all three of her white sails hoisted.

Go Sailing On San Francisco Bay

Sail San Francisco Bay aboard the 1891 National Landmark scow schooner Alma!

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Park Ranger speaking with a visitor on Hyde Street Pier.

Teachers Wanted!

Teachers - be a park ranger this summer. Find out more about applying to be a park ranger on Hyde Street Pier. Application deadline extended until May 10, 2010!!!

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First Bloom colorful cartoon art work show a kid and park ranger planting flowers.

San Francisco Maritime a part of the First Bloom Project

The park is one of 26 national parks participating in First Bloom, a National Park Foundation program. Kids from the Boys and Girls Club of SF are learning about maritime history and native plants. They are designing and planting a native plant landscape in Aquatic Park!

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Write to

San Francisco Maritime NHP
Fort Mason Center, Building E
San Francisco, CA 94123

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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Communities Surrounding San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
San Francisco, CA (4 min. ) Pop. 776,733
Emeryville, CA (14 min. ) Pop. 6,882
Sausalito, CA (15 min. ) Pop. 7,330
Brisbane, CA (15 min. ) Pop. 3,597
South San Francisco, CA (15 min. ) Pop. 60,552
Daly City, CA (16 min. ) Pop. 103,621
Oakland, CA (16 min. ) Pop. 399,484
Corte Madera, CA (17 min. )
Albany, CA (18 min. ) Pop. 16,444
Piedmont, CA (18 min. ) Pop. 10,952
 Greenbrae, CA (18 min. )
Berkeley, CA (19 min. ) Pop. 102,743
San Quentin, CA (19 min. )
Larkspur, CA (20 min. ) Pop. 12,014
Mill Valley, CA (20 min. ) Pop. 13,600
Kentfield, CA (20 min. ) Pop. 6,351
Richmond, CA (21 min. ) Pop. 99,216
San Pablo, CA (22 min. ) Pop. 30,215
El Sobrante, CA (22 min. ) Pop. 12,260