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Home > travel-blog > USA > San Francisco > Fisherman's Wharf > Where To Stay Near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco in 2023

Where To Stay Near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco in 2023

Jessica Nemire Last Updated: December 16, 2022

Even if you’ve never been to San Francisco, the chances are high that you’ve still heard of Fisherman’s Wharf. This area is full of seafood restaurants and family-friendly entertainment options. For this reason, Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most popular destinations for travelers to San Francisco. If you want to stay in a busy area that’s fun and safe for the whole family, take a look at our list of hotels near Fisherman’s Wharf!


The Best Hotels and Places to Stay Near Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf is easily one of the most iconic destinations in San Francisco. For starters, this area has made San Francisco famous for its seafood. Between clam chowder and seasonal Dungeness crab, much of San Francisco’s most popular food dishes are seafood, and some of the best seafood restaurants in the city are found at Fisherman’s Wharf.

According to the official website of Fisherman’s Wharf, many of San Francisco’s fishing boats dock here, thus giving it its seafood fame. Of course, there are many other cuisines to be enjoyed at Fisherman’s Wharf aside from seafood!

Aside from eating, Fisherman’s Wharf is a great place for shopping or people watching. The area is full of souvenir shops, and magicians often have free magic shows on the streets that are fun for the whole family. Additionally, it’s always fun to watch the sea lions play and push each other into the Bay. What’s more, it’s close to many other fun attractions as well.

The area features the highest concentration of activities for families with children within the city, according to the official website of Fisherman’s Wharf. For this reason, if you’re in San Francisco with the fam, Fisherman’s Wharf is a great place to stay! Read on to learn our recommendations for the best Fisherman’s Wharf hotels.

Pro Tip: Heading to San Francisco with your children and open to staying in other neighborhoods? Make sure to read our blog post all about the best hotels in San Francisco for families!

Here’s What You Need To Know:

Parking in San Francisco is almost impossible in general. However, parking in busy areas of the city is even worse! For this reason, we suggest using public transportation to get around San Francisco. Alternatively, you can use bikes or a ride share service. If you do have a car with you, expect limited parking spots and high parking garage fees. Check out our blog post on how to get around San Francisco!

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Why I Love Fisherman’s Wharf

  • Wide assortment of restaurants
  • Close to the sea
  • There’s always something going on
  • Has a great view of Alcatraz
  • Easily walkable
  • Close to fun attractions, such as Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Musée Mécanique

Attractions Near Fisherman’s Wharf

  • Madame Tussauds San Francisco
  • Musée Mécanique (the arcade featured in The Princess Diaries)
  • Cable car stops
  • Boudin Museum (take a tour of the famous bread factory!)
  • Aquatic Park (walkabout that juts into the sea)
  • The Cartoon Art Museum
  • Ghirardelli Square
  • The Buena Vista (famous for its Irish coffees for the adults in your group)

Best Restaurants Near Fisherman’s Wharf

  • Boudin Museum & Bakery Tour (home of the famous clam chowder bread bowl!)
  • Crab House at Pier 39 (great for seasonal Dungeness crab June – November!)
  • Scoma’s Restaurant (waterfront seafood place)
  • The Buena Vista
  • In-N-Out Burger (a wildly popular burger place in California, with only one location in San Francisco – right on the wharf)

Best Hotels Near Fisherman’s Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman’s Wharf

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Photo courtesy of Hotel Zoe Fisherman’s Wharf

$$$ | 4 Star | Attentive Staff | Cozy Hotel With Cute Patio

At Hotel Zoe, the staff goes out of the way to make sure you have a great experience. This cozy hotel has a patio, where you can enjoy nice days. The clean, spacious rooms are trendy and modern. What’s more, the rooms include large bathrooms with good lighting.

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Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf 

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Photo courtesy of Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf 

$$$ | 4 Star | Heated Pool | On-Site Restaurant

Hotels with pools are hard to come by in San Francisco, so the heated pool at Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf is a great feature! What’s more, there are many restaurant options nearby, but there’s also a restaurant on-site. As for the rooms, they feature comfortable beds, and some have a good view.

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The Argonaut

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Photo courtesy of the Argonaut

$$$ | 4 Star | Nautical Themed | Free Bike Rentals

The Argonaut is a cute, nautical-themed hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms. Many of the rooms come with a great view as well. What’s more, there’s a seafood restaurant on site, the Blue Mermaid! However, the best part of the The Argonaut is that it provides complimentary bike rentals!

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Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco

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Photo courtesy of Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco

$$$ | 4 Star | Outdoor Courtyard with Games | New Hotel

This is a newer Marriott property, and guests have been loving the location. The rooms are spacious and modern with comfortable beds. One of the best features this property has to offer it its cool outdoor courtyard with games for guests! The courtyard closes at 9:00 pm to ensure a quiet environment on the hotel property.

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Hotel Caza Fisherman’s Wharf

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Photo courtesy of Hotel Caza Fisherman’s Wharf

$$$ | 4 Star | Free Milk and Cookies | Outdoor Heated Pool

Remember how we mentioned that it’s rare to find hotels with pools in San Francisco? Not only does Hotel Caza have an outdoor heated pool, but they also offer free milk and cookies to their guests in the evenings! What’s more, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and many of them have an awesome view of the city.

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Hotel Fairmont Heritage Place – Ghirardelli Square

where to stay near fishermans wharf
Photo courtesy of Hotel Fairmont Heritage Place

$$$$ | 5 Star | Babysitting Services Available | Spacious Rooms

Located behind Ghirardelli Square, every room in this hotel is a suite, so the rooms are spacious and perfect for families. Cribs are also available upon request. The rooms also have air conditioning for those rare hot days. This hotel provides babysitting services, making it a great pick for families. It’s easily one of the top hotels near Fisherman’s Wharf.

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Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf

Photo courtesy of the Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf  

$$ | 3 Star | Attentive Staff | Comfortable Beds

Guests staying at this property get access to a nearby parking garage for $40/day, which for SF standards is pretty decent (don’t say we didn’t warn you about the parking situation here!) While it maybe a bit more basic than some of the others on this list, this hotel has friendly, attentive staff and a top-tier location. What’s more, the beds are comfortable, and you get all the basic in-room amenities.

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About Jessica Nemire

Jessica Nemire has been writing about about travel since 2011. She graduated from San Francisco State University in 2016 with a BA in journalism. She loves the ocean, Mission District burritos, and amazing sunsets.

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