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 historic fleet of vessels moored at the park's Hyde Street Pier. more...
Library and Collections
Did you know that the park holds collections of books, oral histories, sea chanteys, photographs, letters, diaries, logbooks, maps, tools, toys, folk art and paintings? more...
W. A. Coulter Exhibition
Exhibit of 100 maritime paintings features Coulter's 10-foot-long earthquake painting, "San Francisco Fire, 1906" (detail shown at left). more...
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San Francisco Maritime NHP Lower Fort Mason, Bldg. E San Francisco, CA 94123
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. more...
