San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf top ten things to do

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf top ten things to do

SAN FRANCISCO -- You know it's famous and you know you want to visit the area. But once you arrive in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf area, just where should you go?

Glad you asked.  That's a good question, and you should know there are at least 10 things you can do from this famous location in San Francisco.

Here's the list of what we consider the Top 10 things to do.

1. Enjoy public transportation convenience aboard iconic cable cars or historic street cars

2. Check out all the fun and exciting events to discover why Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's #1 visitor destination (i.e: Fleet Week) by asking your hotel's concierge

3. Watch sea lions frolic in the bay, with viewing from the Pier 39 perimeter road

4. Discover the bay at Pier 39's Aquarium of the Bay (www.aquariumofthebay.com)

5. Experience world famous Ghirardelli chocolate at Ghirardelli Square

6. Explore the National Maritime Museum (www.maritime.org) and the USS Pampanito Submarine Museum www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm

7. Hop on a ferry to Alcatraz (www.nps.gov/alcatraz/)

8. Take a roller coaster ride at an exhibit tracing the fascinating history of Amusement Attractions in America, now open at Pier 45

9. Browse through the flagship Boudin Bakery and enjoy a freshly baked loaf of sourdough (yum!)

10. Enjoy an Irish coffee at Buena Vista Cafe, the beverage's place of origin

For a place to stay, close to all these attractions, check out the renovated Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel has the reputation of being the best hotel in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. And of course its location can't be beaten!

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From now till the end of September, you can get a simple Awaken Bed & Breakfast package that the hotel boasts is the best for the money during the summer. That means you'll get a good night's sleep and a hearty American breakfast to boot.

That sounds like everything you'll need to enjoy and keep up your energy for that top 10 list of attractions you're going to want to check out!

For reservations and information, visit http:fishermanswharf.hyatt.com or call (800) 233-1234.

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