Once home to a fleet of over 400 boats, nowadays Fisherman's Wharf supplies only a tiny fraction of the fish served in San Francisco restaurants, but a few vintage Monterey Hull fishing boats and modern diesel boats still work from here, and if you get up early enough, you can watch fishermen bring in their catch.
The majority of the northern waterfront of the San Francisco area is claimed as the charming and historic neighborhood of “Fisherman’s Wharf.” When the days of the California Gold Rush were in full swing, Chinese immigrants swarmed here to fish for all kinds of under-the-sea delicacies for the growing city
There is a small boat which provides service from Pier 39 to the island which takes only a few minutes. The below sea level dining area is a bit dark, damp and if you are in any way prone to motion sickness, this is not the restaurant for you. Attire required: Dressy - Price: Expensive
If you wish to
visit Fishermans Wharf in 2015, you may go there now. There will be
a link on that page to take you back here, so you can finish this page,
or better yet, finish this page first.
Below: Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island, commonly referred to as simply Alcatraz or locally as The Rock, is a small island located in the middle of San Francisco Bay in California, United States. It served as a lighthouse, then a military fortification, then a military prison followed by a federal prison until 1963. It became a national recreation area in 1972 and received land marking designations in 1976 and 1986.
Today, the island is an historic site operated by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is open to tours. Visitors can reach the island by ferry ride from Pier 33, near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Alcatraz has been featured in many movies, TV shows, cartoons, books, comics, and games.
ABOVE: An Alcatraz
escapee??? 
NO, he's a good guy!
