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The Cannery San Francisco is a historic, remodeled building in Fisherman's Wharf. This beautiful, brick structure sits about three blocks west of Pier 39.
Originally built in 1907, it housed the canning operation for Del Monte in this region for 30 years. It was the largest canning location in the US for most of that time.
Once Del Monte closed it in 1937, it was used as a warehouse for a number of smaller businesses. In the 1960s, a local investor purchased it and transformed it into a fun, vintage retail and restaurant space.
The Cannery San Francisco is a small building, but houses some great restaurants, shops, and other activities. Here are some of the top things to see and do here during your visit.
One of my favorite things to do here is grab some lunch in the courtyard. This space was originally used for the trains coming in and out of the cannery. During the summer, you will find a lively setting with music, comics, and other performers that entertain visitors throughout the day.
While you are here, make sure you also take a close look at the olive trees as some are more than 130 years old!
Have you always wanted to ride around in a fire engine? If so, this is your chance. The Cannery San Francisco is the starting point for this small group adventure. On this open-air tour, you will ride along the waterfront to Fort Point and through the Presidio. The highlight of the tour is a ride over the Golden Gate Bridge.
From there, you will spend some time in Sausalito, stop at the northern Golden Gate lookout point for some photos and head back over the bridge to the Cannery. This two-hour expedition leaves twice a day, every afternoon.
Booking Info: San Francisco Fire Engine Tour
One of the key draws to this remodeled building is the shopping. Here you will find some unique shops and galleries. The Waterfront Bakery has a great selection of gourmet cookies, artisan breads and European pastries.
You can also step inside the Wharf Garage, which is a great place to find gifts for men in an old urban auto repair setting. Head back to the Kidz Garage section for toys and games for toddlers and infants.
Right next to the Cannery is one of my favorite hotels in the neighborhood, the Argonaut Hotel. You will find it on the western side of Fisherman's Wharf right across the street from the San Francisco bay. This funky, four-star hotel has a nautical theme throughout with a fun, friendly atmosphere.
Book a Room: Argonaut Hotel
Find Other Neighborhood Hotels: Fisherman's Wharf Hotels
If you've always wanted to try some local wines, then you should head over to the Winery Collective. This small tasting room and wine shop is right next door to the courtyard in the Cannery San Francisco.
Here you can taste several local wines from Napa, Sonoma or even Santa Barbara. Each wine tasting 'flight' includes five wines and ranges in price from $15 to around $25 per flight.
The Cannery San Francisco is in the heart of the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood. This thriving neighborhood is full of activities and attractions including Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and the ferries that take you on cruises around the bay. In addition, you will find some great museums such as the Wax Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Hyde Street Pier.
Learn More: Top Things to Do in Fisherman's Wharf
From Union Square: It's easy to get from Union Square over to the Cannery San Francisco. Here are some of your best options.
Save $$ on Public Transit: If you plant to take public transportation a lot during your visit, then you should look into the San Francisco CityPass. This discount pass includes three days of unlimited rides on all Muni vehicles including cable cars, street cars and all buses. It also includes admission the best museums in SF including the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
From Pier 39: If you are at or near Pier 39 San Francisco, your best option is to walk over to the Cannery. The main entrance/exit to Pier 39 drops you on Jefferson Street. Take this street further into Fisherman's Wharf and you will find the Cannery. It's about four blocks away on the same street. This route is flat, so you don't have to worry about encountering any steep hills along the way.
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Ghirardelli Square |
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the Hyde Street Pier |
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Boudin Bakery in the Wharf |
Free Maritime Museum |
Hi there! I'm Jill Loeffler and welcome to my site. I've been exploring San Francisco for almost two decades and I can't wait to help you find the best things to do here! Thanks for stopping by and please contact me if you have any questions before your trip.