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The Port of San Francisco Port of San Francisco is responsible for 7.5 miles of San Francisco waterfront. Each commissioner is appointed to a four-year term.
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The Port of San Francisco is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners, each of whom is appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City's Board of Supervisors. The Port Commission is responsible for the seven and one-half miles of San Francisco Waterfront adjacent to San Francisco Bay, which the Port develops, markets, leases, administers, manages, and maintains. Its jurisdiction stretches along the waterfront from Hyde Street Pier on the north to India Basin on the south.

Happening tomorrow! Waterfront Walkabout is back October 15!From 5-8 PM, come explore four featured sculptures along the...
10/14/2026

Happening tomorrow! Waterfront Walkabout is back October 15!

From 5-8 PM, come explore four featured sculptures along the Big Art Loop - Portside and see what you stumble upon— from an outdoor Paint & Sip and free professional portraits to live music, interactive activities, and more.

Grab fresh oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co. and catch free live music at the Ferry Building Marketplace or dig a little deeper into the art with a free guided tour (advance registration required for tours).

👉 To RSVP for free guided tour, click the link in sf downtown bio!

🗓️ Thursday, October 15, 5-8 PM
📍 Embarcadero, Pier 14 to the Exploratorium

Presented by Port of San Francisco Big Art Loop BUILDING 180 Street Plans downtown Ferry Building Marketplace

Drop into paint & sip, interactive games, and free piano/guitar lessons 🎨🖼️🎸

Your new favorite portrait is on us 📸 Stop by for a free professional portrait and enjoy a rosé drink special Coqueta

Dive into mermaid crafts and storytelling 🧜‍♀️ You can also RSVP for free guided art tour, tap the link Downtown SF’s bio to register 🖼️

Enjoy live music Ferry Building Marketplace and fresh oysters and drink specials for purchase Hog Island Oyster Co. 🦪🥂

Waterfront Walkabout returns October 15 🎨🖼️ Discover the art, enjoy the vibes, get creative, and experience the waterfront in a whole new way!

10/07/2026

Fleet Week has sailed into San Francisco! 🚢

Wondering what to see and do? Check out our quick guide to Fleet Week on the waterfront, from ship tours and the Air Show to Fleet Fest at Fisherman’s Wharf.

For the full schedule and event details, visit fleetweeksf.org.

🚁 Fleet Week has landed in San Francisco!Two Marine helicopters touched down at Pier 27! They arrived on Tuesday and wil...
10/07/2026

🚁 Fleet Week has landed in San Francisco!

Two Marine helicopters touched down at Pier 27! They arrived on Tuesday and will remain on display for the next few days as part of the San Francisco Fleet Week events.
  
For the full event schedule, visit fleetweeksf.org ✈️✈️✈️

📸 Arianna Cunha

10/06/2026

Fleet Week is back!

From the Blue Angles, ship tours, free concerts, Fleet Fest in Fisherman's Wharf SF, there’s plenty to experience along the Port.

Come enjoy Fleet Week on the waterfront! 🌊🇺🇸

For the full schedule, visit fleetweeksf.org

09/30/2026

Running at 12K for our 12K followers! 🏃‍♀️

Whether you’re new or you’ve been following along for a while, thanks for being part of our waterfront community!

Now we want to know 🧐 What’s your favorite spot on the waterfront? 👇

¡Bienvenido a San Francisco, Cuauhtémoc!The Mexican Navy’s tall ship is here at Piers 15-17, step aboard for free as we ...
09/23/2026

¡Bienvenido a San Francisco, Cuauhtémoc!

The Mexican Navy’s tall ship is here at Piers 15-17, step aboard for free as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Come explore the ship and meet the crew!

Piers 15-17, Embarcadero (same pier as the Exploratorium)

Public tour hours:
✅ Wed, Sept. 23: 12-3:30 p.m.
✅ Thurs, Sept. 24: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 4-8 p.m.
✅ Fri, Sept. 25: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
✅ Sat, Sept. 26: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

No tickets needed. Just stop by and step aboard! 🇲🇽🇺🇸

09/20/2026

Showing up for our waterfront! 🌊💙

For Coastal Cleanup Day, we teamed up with Golden Gate Bird Alliance and volunteers to restore wetland habitat at Pier 94. 🌱

A big shoutout to Kayaks Unlimited helping lead cleanup efforts at Islais Creek Park!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made a difference! 💙

09/18/2026

🚢 Let’s cruise, San Francisco!
 
September is bringing plenty of action to the waterfront, with 16 cruise calls!
 
This year, 88 cruise calls will bring more than 370,000 passengers to San Francisco and generate nearly $320 million in economic activity in California, supporting more than 1,500 local jobs.
 
Here’s to another big year for cruise in San Francisco! ⚓️

09/15/2026

Happening this Thursday! Join us for a Waterfront Walkabout ✨
 
Discover a charming new way to explore the Embarcadero as live music, quaint pop-ups, and large-scale art set the stage for a bayside stroll every third Thursday this fall.
 
👉 To RSVP for free, click the link in Downtown SF bio.
 
Kick off your evening at the Ferry Building’s front plaza with drinks, fresh oysters and live entertainment, then explore four epic sculptures along the Big Art Loop Portside trail between Pier 14 and the Exploratorium. 🍤🎨🧜🖼️
 
Enjoy special offerings from the Ferry Building, Joyride Pizza, Coqueta, and Yerdrink.
 
🗓️Thursday, Sept 17 | 5-8 PM
📍Pier 14 to the Exploratorium

Happening Tomorrow! Join the Port of San Francisco for a Fisherman’s Wharf Forward community open house! ⚓️Fisherman’s W...
09/08/2026

Happening Tomorrow! Join the Port of San Francisco for a Fisherman’s Wharf Forward community open house! ⚓️

Fisherman’s Wharf Forward is a Port-led project focused on investing in the long-term resiliency and vibrancy of Fisherman’s Wharf. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on concept design options and strategies being considered for the Taylor Street shoreline and Inner Lagoon.

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 USS Pampanito Triangle Space, Pier 45 Shed A
👉 RSVP: https://luma.com/6sbnmcfb

Light food and child-friendly activities will be provided.

About Please join the Port of San Francisco for a Fisherman’s Wharf Forward community open house! Fisherman's Wharf Forward is a Port-led project to invest in…

Happy Labor Day! We celebrate and recognize our dedicated Port staff who work every day to keep the waterfront welcoming...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We celebrate and recognize our dedicated Port staff who work every day to keep the waterfront welcoming, clean, and vibrant.

From the waterfront workers who came before us to those carrying that legacy forward today, thank you for all that you do. ⚓

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Pier 1, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA
94111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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