The historic Ferry Building was built in 1898. It survived San Francisco’s great quake of 1906 and the Loma Prieta quake of 1989. Today, the popular waterfront venue is bustling with locals, visitors and foodies alike. Visit the Marketplace shops, restaurants and amazing Farmers Market. An outdoor plaza area overlooks San Francisco Bay. The Ferry Building is located along the Embarcadero, at the foot of Market Street. Just look for the famous Clock Tower. During the day, it chimes on the hour and half-hour.
Ferry Service, Transportation and Parking
The Ferry Building is one of the city’s central areas for Ferry Service (to and from the East Bay and North Bay):
- East Bay Ferries (to Alameda and Oakland
- Golden Gate Ferries (to Sausalito and Larkspur)
Ferry Building Marketplace is easily accessible from MUNI, BART and Ferry Boat. The historic trolley cars stop directly in front of the Ferry Building. Street parking (meters) is usually very difficult. Parking garages are located along the Embarcadero, Broadway and at Embarcadero Center. Validated parking is available.