1 day in San Francisco
 

Will only have 1 day in the Fisherman's Wharf area-any ideas of the best things to see? Thanks!

Hard choices! We cross out bay cruises because of the time involved, although you might find it worth the time. <BR> <BR>If you're walkers, start anywhere then just pick and choose. Pier 39 (tourist shops but seeing the seals is a must). National Maritime Museum. Aquatic Park. Cable car turnaround. Fort Mason (three museums). California Palace of Fine Arts (plus Exploratorium for kids). For shopping, Ghiradelli Square (it has a self-tour). The Cannery. Hyde St. Pier (ships dating from the 19th century). <BR> <BR>Check http://www.sfvisitor.org <BR>Also http://www.fishermanswharf.org <BR> <BR>Be careful of cable cars. It's a great ride but last month we ran into 1-2 hour waiting lines. However, there are buses from downtown to the "wharf." Just stop a bus and ask the driver -- he'll probably be very helpful. <BR> <BR>Have a good time.

Having been in this situation. I recommend going to the Warf, have lunch at Scomas (sp?)and go to Alcatraz. Be sure to get your ticket(s) in advance as Alcatraz sells out a lot. You can find the number to call and order on the web. Enjoy!

If you really want to take a cable car, try the California Street line. It won't take you to the wharf, but you'll still get the experience of the ride w/ shorter lines. <BR> <BR>

Too bad only one day, but given that I would go walk in Chinatown, down to North Beach, a cable car ride to Union Square in the middle of the day, walk over to Ghirardelli and the Cannery and along the water there to see the street merchants, maybe a ferry ride to Sausalito just to see the view back to the city. (Alcatraz takes at least 2 hours, but is well worth it--book ahead) I personally would skip Pier 39--only good if you have kids in tow. Then plan to have a wonderful dinner at some well known SF restarant.