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The Embarcadero, San Francisco

4.2

#5 of 29 in Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Pier / Boardwalk Historic Walking Area

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One of the city's liveliest areas, The Embarcadero is a major boulevard that features a scenic waterfront and a number of shops, eateries, and architectural landmarks. Running from the Bay Bridge, this bustling walkway passes many iconic sites--such as the Ferry Building and Fisherman's Wharf--before it ends at Pier 45. Apart from offering solid dining options, Pier 7 is great for strolling, while at Pier 33, you can catch a ferry to Alcatraz. If you need to rest your feet, you can pick up a historic streetcar that runs along the boulevard or a pedicab near the Ferry Building. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to The Embarcadero and many more San Francisco attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's San Francisco road trip site .

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• By JDZatSF

  It's great to walk along the Embarcadero, getting fantastic views over the Bay and into the city, looking down piers and into restaurants, smiling at the passers by, as you soak in the majesties and m...  more »

• By RonWamberal

  A thriving alternative to Fishermans Wharf, very modern, lots of commerce, lots of restaurants, not sure if its got the natural appeal of the older wharves but certainly a bustling and busy area.  more »

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