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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- KentwoolgarBrighton, United Kingdom268 contributionsFoody festival of fun.If you’re in the area on a Saturday, it’s well worth a visit. Many food stands to choose from. Chose the Mexican stand with the massive queue for breakfast. Outstanding Chilaquiles with scrambled eggs for breakfast. Could have spent a few hours here but my waistline wouldn’t allow it.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 October 2023
- ScottSan Francisco, California6,651 contributionsMust see of courseAlways a cool part of San Francisco for tourists and locals. You can grab an amazing empanada, by your clipper card at the Bay crossings shop, visit one of the best mushroom themed stores in California, and board your ferry here. You'll find public bathrooms. Unfortunately, I'm not thrilled with the coffee choices at the ferry building. Blue bottle is way overpriced and they don't even have non-fat milk.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 11 November 2023
- Thomas VOakland, California18,134 contributionsGourmet Food For SaleA building with a long history as a transit center now is used as a food place, a market to buy stuff plus a number of small restaurants, some of them excellent. The ferry terminals are outside and in back. Great fun to walk around both inside and out. Gourmet food for Sale.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 December 2023
- focusport22250 contributionsGood food stalls.The Ferry Building has a lot of different food places and a few shops. It a good place to stop for lunch and wonder around sampling different items. There is a very nice view of the water and surrounding area in the back of the building.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 December 2023
- Anthony BPittsburgh, Pennsylvania18 contributionsWinter Trip to San Francisco 2024The venue was very accessible to local attractions. Staff were really helpful. Security checks were in place for Elevators. Our room was really Nice- Nice Size of TV. I was able to link it to my google account. Valet Parking. I could see the Bay from our Window.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 6 March 2024
- AMohsenPort Said, Egypt609 contributionsNice placeThe 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.Visited June 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 March 2024
- Mary L2 contributionsMerry Ferry: A lovely way to do the Ferry BuildingWhen 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.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 July 2024
- missynbtxNew Braunfels, Texas47 contributionsGreat fresh options for lunch away from the wharf, but still on the waterSo 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.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 5 August 2024
- Vanessa PCalgary, Canada1,462 contributionsFine food and drinks!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.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 August 2024
- SonomaNutSonoma, California1,118 contributionsGreat location for travelers needsHeading 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.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 September 2024
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Roberta d
Rome, Italy714 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I’ve been here alone, just for a coffee time.
The building is at the end of Market street, if you come from there you will find it in front of you.
Inside there are many shops where you can have a great breakfast, both European and American, also excellent for lunch.
There are also supermarkets but they are very expensive, outside you can enjoy SanFrancisco bay.
The building is at the end of Market street, if you come from there you will find it in front of you.
Inside there are many shops where you can have a great breakfast, both European and American, also excellent for lunch.
There are also supermarkets but they are very expensive, outside you can enjoy SanFrancisco bay.
Written 15 January 2020
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Adar Loberant
Shoham, Israel59 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Very nice heritage building of the city.
Inside the building you will find a bundle of small business that sell their produce and some hight quality food venders.
Empanadas, coffee, chocolates, high quality cheeses, Vietnamese food and more.
Inside the building you will find a bundle of small business that sell their produce and some hight quality food venders.
Empanadas, coffee, chocolates, high quality cheeses, Vietnamese food and more.
Written 27 January 2020
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Eddie L
San Jose, CA145 contributions
Feb 2020
This building is almost as San Francisco as the Golden Gate Bridge but in my eye it has always been under used. Renovation over the years has made it very visitor friendly and lots of fun to visit.
Lots of nice shops inside this building selling anything from home made perfume to oysters, honey, hand crafted chocolate, wine etc; things that are beautiful nice but not exactly essential to all.
When you are tired of walking and shopping there are benches along the bay for you to enjoy the sea breezes and the view. can't beat that.
Lots of nice restaurant nearby, touristy but enjoyable nevertheless.
We walked there from nearby, so I don't know what the parking situation is like. So be careful here.
Lots of nice shops inside this building selling anything from home made perfume to oysters, honey, hand crafted chocolate, wine etc; things that are beautiful nice but not exactly essential to all.
When you are tired of walking and shopping there are benches along the bay for you to enjoy the sea breezes and the view. can't beat that.
Lots of nice restaurant nearby, touristy but enjoyable nevertheless.
We walked there from nearby, so I don't know what the parking situation is like. So be careful here.
Written 18 February 2020
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SFCA100
San Francisco, CA15 contributions
May 2019
The Ferry Building, opened in 1898, is located along the Embarcadero which runs by the San Francisco Bay with views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge on a non-foggy day. It now houses eateries of higher quality, usually home-made, food and desserts. There is also a farmers' market which hosts many organic fares during the weekends. It is worth a visit for the historical aspects, a photo op, and to enjoy a sampling of the delicious treats.
Written 5 March 2020
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Gagan_Gupta_1975
Macau, China634 contributions
Feb 2020
A city landmark which is transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.Once you enter the huge doors you can see food stalls, Market and once you reach the end you can see the ferry piers to different islands. You can rest on the wooden benches near the sea and view the ferries and big ships passing by. If you are visiting in the evening you can see the San Francisco Bay Bridge illuminated with lights.
Written 5 May 2020
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Barry M
Houston, TX23 contributions
Jan 2020 • Business
Slanted Door- simply the best, stands out as a San Francisco icon, even though it is in the midst of a major tourista thoroughfare! Drinks were great, food better and the staff was the best. Pho bo was perfect on a cold windy day and our server was a fabulous tour guide, recommending some great spots. Ate at the bar and didn’t want to leave!
Written 31 January 2020
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Randy M
San Francisco, CA350 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Ferry Building is a wonderful repurposed structure that has so much to offer. Great food options at any price point. Gift giving options or simply a nice place to grab a drink or coffee on you way into the city or on the way home via ferry!
Written 2 January 2020
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ2,024 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a food market and small store experience. There are some restaurants as well, but the main focus is cook at home or take away food, like pastas, candy, pastries, etc. There are wine tasting and hummus tasting stalls. We walked the whole area before deciding which stalls to come back to. If you are in the mindset of going through little artisan stalls and spots, this place is for you and you will give it even more than 4 stars. If you are looking for touristy take home gifts, this might not be for you (unless gourmet food is your choice for gifts). I will say that this is a stop you need to see if it is your first time to San Francisco, but you might choose other places on a return trip, unless there is something at the Ferry building you are hooked on and want more of in the future.
Written 25 August 2022
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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 30 July 2024
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Brad B
San Francisco, CA82 contributions
Jul 2022
We walk to The Ferry Building several times a week from our home. It's a great destination for lunch, farmer's market items, and now they even have a dog treat boutique called Mishka's.
The Ferry Building is also a great location to grab a photo with the Bay Bridge in the background and to grab a ferry to a nearby city.
The Ferry Building is also a great location to grab a photo with the Bay Bridge in the background and to grab a ferry to a nearby city.
Written 22 July 2022
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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 13 June 2023
A Tripadvisor member
Southampton Parish, Bermuda
2 contributions
I don't think so
Written 13 June 2023
Can you get a good view of the ocean from the building if it’s raining? Thank you.
Written 5 March 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 24 July 2022
It's a 5 or 10 minute walk. Definitely doable!
Written 25 July 2022
Where can we get a great shrimp louie at the ferry building?
Written 23 June 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 8 September 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 14 June 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 15 June 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 9 April 2019
20-30 minutes. As an alternative you can hop on one of the old antique street cars that take you right there.
Written 11 April 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 23 January 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 31 January 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 23 January 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 23 January 2019
Is parking hard to find if we go to the Farmers Market on Saturday?
Written 23 June 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 23 June 2017
We are returning to Pier 27 San Francisco at the end of a cruise and our flight isn't until late afternoon. Does anyone know if we can leave our luggage anywhere and suggest something to do before going to the airport?
Written 21 January 2017
Check with the cruise line's concierge, they will usually hold your bags for a short time - much as a hotel would. you will disembark equally close to Fisherman's Terminal (Pier 39, sea lions, gift shops, great views of water) or the Ferry Building (Pier1, restaurants, higher-end shops and restaurants). Take a pedi-cab for about $10, Historic Street Car $2.25, or cab/Uber. Walk if you like, very nice promenade along the entire waterfront.
Written 25 January 2017
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