San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: California
📘 Park Overview
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area in the stunning San Francisco Bay. As you explore the cove and the historic landmarks around it, you will experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the city’s seafaring past.
🌤 Weather Information
San Francisco is located in a Mediterranean climate. The rainy season usually lasts from November to March. The warmest months are usually September and October. The famous San Francisco fog begins rolling in through the Golden Gate in the spring and can persist throughout the summer months. That said, the city can be foggy and windy any time of the year, so if your visit to “sunny California” includes a stop in San Francisco, bring some warm clothing. The average annual temperature is 62.5°F (16.9°C).
🚗 Directions
The park is located within the city limits of San Francisco, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay.
Images
The 1886 square-rigged Balclutha is moored at Hyde Street Pier.
Credit: NPS Photo
The Maritime Museum, Aquatic Park cove, and Hyde Street Pier.
Credit: NPS Photo
A view of Hyde Street Pier, Coit Tower and downtown San Francisco.
Credit: NPS Photo
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center
Credit: NPS Photo
Balclutha's Bowsprit and Figurehead
Credit: NPS Photo
A Rainbow Adorns Hyde Street Pier
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Jun 11
Sunny
High: 97.9°F | Low: 60.5°F
Humidity: 53%
Wind: 14.5 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 10.1
Sunrise: 05:47 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (8%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 60.3°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jun 12
Sunny
High: 69°F | Low: 56.9°F
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 13.2 mph
Rain Chance: 6%
UV Index: 10.1
Sunrise: 05:47 AM
Sunset: 08:31 PM
Moon: New Moon (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 56.8°F
Cloud Cover: 6%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Jun 13
Sunny
High: 66.8°F | Low: 55.4°F
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 13.2 mph
Rain Chance: 8%
UV Index: 10.3
Sunrise: 05:47 AM
Sunset: 08:32 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 55.5°F
Cloud Cover: 8%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (5)
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 1:49PM PDT until June 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Jun 10, 2026 4:49pm
Expires: Jun 11, 2026 1:00am
* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Bayshore regions near the San Francisco Bay.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at
8:51 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft
MLLW) at 9:34 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90
minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through
the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 9:43PM PDT until June 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Jun 11, 2026 12:43am
Expires: Jun 11, 2026 8:45am
* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Bayshore regions near the San Francisco Bay.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide
is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:51 PM
on Thursday the 11th, 1.5 ft above normal (7.33 ft MLLW) at 9:34
PM on Friday the 12th, 1.8 ft above normal (7.58 ft MLLW) at
10:20 PM on Saturday the 13th, 1.3 ft above normal (7.10 ft
MLLW) at 11:10 PM on Sunday the 14th, 1.2 ft above normal (7.05
ft MLLW) at 12:02 AM on Tuesday the 16th, and 1.0 ft above
normal (6.81 ft MLLW) at 12:56 AM on Wednesday the 17th. High
tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific
Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 1:49PM PDT until June 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Jun 10, 2026 4:49pm
Expires: Jun 11, 2026 1:00am
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents
due to long period southerly swell.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest
facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa
Cruz Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can
sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people
into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 9:43PM PDT until June 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Jun 11, 2026 12:43am
Expires: Jun 11, 2026 8:45am
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents
due to long period southerly swell.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest
facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa
Cruz Counties.
* WHEN...Through 9 PM Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep
across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the
sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 9:16PM PDT until June 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Jun 11, 2026 12:16am
Expires: Jun 11, 2026 6:00pm
* WHAT...High temperatures between 90 and 103 for interior valleys
and higher elevations. High temperatures between 85 and 96 degrees
for the Bay Shoreline.
* WHERE...North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, and San Francisco
Bay Shoreline.
* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in
heat-sensitive industries.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Sea Chantey Sing
The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.
Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month on the third floor of the Maritime Museum.
Location: Maritime Museum, Third Floor 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Date: Jan 3, 2026 12:00am to Jan 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing
The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.
Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month on the third floor of the Maritime Museum.
Location: Maritime Museum, Third Floor 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Date: Feb 7, 2026 12:00am to Feb 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing
The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.
Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Maritime Museum.
Location: Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Date: Mar 7, 2026 12:00am to Mar 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing
The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.
Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Maritime Museum.
Location: Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Date: Apr 4, 2026 12:00am to Apr 4, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing at Mare Island
Location: 860 Nimitz Ave. Vallejo, CA. 94592
Date: Apr 18, 2026 12:00am to Apr 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing
The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.
Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Maritime Museum.
Location: Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Date: May 2, 2026 12:00am to May 2, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing at Mare Island
Location: 860 Nimitz Ave. Vallejo, CA. 94592
Date: May 16, 2026 12:00am to May 16, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing
The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.
Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Maritime Museum.
Location: Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing at Mare Island
Location: 860 Nimitz Ave. Vallejo, CA. 94592
Date: Jun 20, 2026 12:00am to Jun 20, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sea Chantey Sing
The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.
Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Maritime Museum.
Location: Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Date: Jul 4, 2026 12:00am to Jul 4, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
2905 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
🏤 Mailing Address:
2 Marina Boulevard,
Building E, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94123
📞 Voice Phone: 4154475000
✉️ Email: ronald_robles@nps.gov