Ferry Building Marketplace
Ferry Building Marketplace
4.5
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: South Beach
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- Embarcadero • 5 min walk
- Embarcadero • 6 min walk
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Mary L
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
When we go to wine country in California we like to visit the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
We make the short trip to Vallejo. We park for $8. We take the ferry to the Ferry Building in The City.
It is a most pleasant trip. As you approach we saw the Golden Gate peaking out of the fog. Alcatraz in between. As you near the Ferry Building you see Coit Tower and city sight lines.
You walk off into that building so fascinating and historic they just wrote a book about it. Shops and specialty foods from the area. A farmers market just outside with the best peaches we have eaten.
We go to lunch at the Hogfish seafood restaurant. On the patio watching the water and traffic high above on the Bay Bridge. The freshest oysters and seafood and prices that were not outrageous.
In the afternoon after a walk toward Fisherman's Wharf, we get back on the ferry for our mellow hour return trip.
No hassle with driving a parking to get to and from The City.
And oh yea. The senior cost on the Ferry was $4.80 each way. Unbelievable.
If your schedule ever matches this day trip, this is a great way to spend it.
We make the short trip to Vallejo. We park for $8. We take the ferry to the Ferry Building in The City.
It is a most pleasant trip. As you approach we saw the Golden Gate peaking out of the fog. Alcatraz in between. As you near the Ferry Building you see Coit Tower and city sight lines.
You walk off into that building so fascinating and historic they just wrote a book about it. Shops and specialty foods from the area. A farmers market just outside with the best peaches we have eaten.
We go to lunch at the Hogfish seafood restaurant. On the patio watching the water and traffic high above on the Bay Bridge. The freshest oysters and seafood and prices that were not outrageous.
In the afternoon after a walk toward Fisherman's Wharf, we get back on the ferry for our mellow hour return trip.
No hassle with driving a parking to get to and from The City.
And oh yea. The senior cost on the Ferry was $4.80 each way. Unbelievable.
If your schedule ever matches this day trip, this is a great way to spend it.
Written July 30, 2024
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1,465 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
On Saturdays there is a farmer's market outside of the building and usually inside is super crowded. You can stop by during the week and it will be emptier. Inside you will find stores, bookshops, cafes, restaurants and little boutiques. The back of the building is the deck promenade that also embarks and disembarks ferries to other parts of the bay.
Written August 24, 2024
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,296 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
I really enjoyed wandering through this place. The building held remnants of its former glory and was very well-maintained, and it offered stunning views of the Bay area. There were fewer restaurants than I expected, and many of them were dedicated to chocolates and coffee (which I appreciated), but it was still a nice place to explore. There are also boutiques and other stores here, so it was a fun way to pass an afternoon.
Written October 17, 2024
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Joe C
Barry, UK83 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
On our first full day in San Francisco, we wandered from our hotel near Pier 39 along to the Ferry Building to visit the farmers market and indoor stores. It's a lovely walk (on a sunny day) along the Embarcadero, with plenty to see on the way (including the tsunami warning signs!)
We found the market with no problem at all. It was bustling! We'd have happily bought the produce, if we'd had somewhere to cook it. Some amazing vegetables and fruit.
Indoors, each of the restaurants and stores were heaving with people. In the end, we picked up a drink and went to sit outside to watch the world go by for a while; and there is plenty to see (including some street performers).
We went back to the Ferry Building a couple more times during our visit. It's certainly a great place to spend time in. Bring your wallet, though. Things seemed quite expensive (to our European eyes)!
We found the market with no problem at all. It was bustling! We'd have happily bought the produce, if we'd had somewhere to cook it. Some amazing vegetables and fruit.
Indoors, each of the restaurants and stores were heaving with people. In the end, we picked up a drink and went to sit outside to watch the world go by for a while; and there is plenty to see (including some street performers).
We went back to the Ferry Building a couple more times during our visit. It's certainly a great place to spend time in. Bring your wallet, though. Things seemed quite expensive (to our European eyes)!
Written October 30, 2024
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Régis1972
Lancy, Switzerland20,138 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Ferry Building Market Place is a late 1890s building that survived the 1906 earthquake and was once one of the world’s largest ferry terminals. Today it is a multimodal building, both ferry terminal and shopping center. Interesting and beautiful buildings.
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Written September 25, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,504 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Dozens and dozens of ferry boats came here each day years ago. Now a few head to this area each day. But most people come here to enjoy the lovely market of food stores from the local area. Mostly specialty stores with somewhat high prices, but there is very high quality. There are a few places to eat, mostly casual, again an emphasis on local businesses. Fun place to browse.
Written February 28, 2025
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt696 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
The overall location is quite vibrant and joyful which allows spending high-quality time. It is cheerful and full of tourists. The region includes popular and picturesque piers, malls, and shopping outlets like this nice marketplace.
Written March 26, 2024
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missynbtx
New Braunfels, TX46 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
So many amazing options for lunch! Take the short ride from the wharf to visit the ferry building for lunch. I ride the bus down from the wharf it’s just $2.50. Had an amazing lunch. There were so many options to choose from, local, foodie, ethnic, bakery, ice creams, teas , coffee, seafood, tacos.. anything you want. Bathrooms were very clean they offer indoor and outdoor seating and you can catch a ferry as well over to salsulitto.
Written August 5, 2024
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SonomaNut
Sonoma, CA1,120 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Heading for BART, muni, ferry or Bus this is your place. Pickup your needs and head on out. Stop for coffee, wine, bread, cheese or many other items.
Check out farmers market on Saturday.
Many changes since pandemic.
No more Slanted Door. You have to go to Napa or San Ramon.
No longer Ferry to Sausalito.
Check out farmers market on Saturday.
Many changes since pandemic.
No more Slanted Door. You have to go to Napa or San Ramon.
No longer Ferry to Sausalito.
Written September 1, 2024
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Aerowing
Monee, IL5,966 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Nice place to visit. Inside the building are lots of local food shops and artists selling their items. Some food lines can be long and prices are a bit pricey but still worth checking out. Behind the building is a great view of the bay. You can also easily walk to Pier 39 from here. Go enjoy.
Written November 4, 2021
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Is there a place where we can check our luggage so we can sightsee before we have to leave for the airport
Written June 13, 2023
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Southampton Parish, Bermuda
2 contributions
I don't think so
Written June 13, 2023
Can you get a good view of the ocean from the building if it’s raining? Thank you.
Written March 5, 2023
We are coming in on a Princess Cruise, assuming it arrives at Pier 27. How long/far is the walk to Pier 33, or is there a better way of getting there?
Written July 24, 2022
It's a 5 or 10 minute walk. Definitely doable!
Written July 25, 2022
Where can we get a great shrimp louie at the ferry building?
Written June 23, 2019
Try Tadich Grill on California St. Not too far away and one of the oldest and best restaurants in the city, known for seafood, but especially for Dungeness crab and their seafood chowder.
Written September 8, 2019
Jenny B
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Have a 12 pm Alcatraz tour booked. What. Can I do before nearby to get some sights in?
Written June 14, 2019
Ferry building is ok, don't go early, stuff doesn't open early there. There are eateries and they are pretty good and their is a boutique grocery store with lots of neat things . Blue bottle is there but it's expensive and frankly it's not the wow everyone was making it out to be, it's a coffee shop. If your looking for touristy stuff pier 39 has all that and seals to keep you busy and it's all within walking distance of the ferries. Fisherman's wharf is also not far from the ferries. I was just there a few weeks ago and the walk between piers is pretty easy and lots to see including souvenir shops.
Written June 15, 2019
How far a walk is it from the Ferry building to Pier 33 to get the Alcatraz ferry and about how long would it take to walk?
Written April 9, 2019
20-30 minutes. As an alternative you can hop on one of the old antique street cars that take you right there.
Written April 11, 2019
Ciao a tutti, quanto può durare in media una visita di tutto il building più le bancherelle del Plaza market? Grazie per le risposte
Written January 23, 2019
Per vedere con calma direi sì, almeno un paio d'ore... dipende anche dalla ressa che si trova!
Consiglio anch'io di calcolare un orario che preveda uno spuntino, vista l'offerta interessante 😄
Written January 31, 2019
Ciao a tutti, quanto può durare in media una visita di tutto il building più le bancherelle del Plaza market? Grazie per le risposte
Written January 23, 2019
Un paio d’ore, a mio avviso, sono più che sufficienti. All’interno del Ferry Building ci sono quasi esclusivamente chioschi dove mangiare o fare uno spuntino. Se sei lì per pranzo, devi calcolare che quasi ovunque si crea un po’ di fila.
Saluti
Written January 23, 2019
Is parking hard to find if we go to the Farmers Market on Saturday?
Written June 23, 2017
I recommend you park & walk or take the cable car for ease to Ferry Building. Trying to park close will be hectic & expensive.
Written June 23, 2017
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