Eureka, San Francisco

Name: Eureka
Address: Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, United States

#145 among attractions in San Francisco

Ship, Boat or ferry, Transport

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Eureka is a side-wheel paddle steamboat, built in 1890, which is now preserved at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco, California. Originally named Ukiah to commemorate the railway's recent extension into the City of Ukiah, the boat was built by the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad Company at their Tiburon yard. Eureka has been designated a National Historic Landmark and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1973. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°48'35"N, 122°25'19"W

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Hyde Street PierNortheast San Francisco (Fishermans Wharf)San Francisco United States

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Eureka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musee Mecanique, Bimbo's 365 Club, Aquatic Park Historic District, Pier 39.

~1730 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
9 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco, Musée Mécanique is a vibrant homage to the bygone era of arcade entertainment. This interactive museum is a treasure trove of over 300 mechanical machines, ranging from 20th-century penny arcade games...
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
14 min walk • Step into a time capsule of glitz and glamour at Bimbo's 365 Club, a quintessential San Francisco nightlife institution. Nestled in the heart of the city's North Beach neighborhood, this storied nightclub has been a beacon of entertainment since its inception in 1931.
~1340 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
7 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of San Francisco, the Aquatic Park Historic District stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime history and as a haven for both sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers. This waterfront complex, situated at the northern end of the...
0.7 miE
Scenic pier with food and activities
Pier 39, San Francisco
17 min walk • Pier 39, a bustling shopping center and popular tourist attraction, stands out as a vibrant hub of activity in the heart of San Francisco. This waterfront complex, known for its picturesque views of the bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz, is much more than a...
0.5 miS
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
14 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
~1170 ftS
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
6 min walk • Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, the Maritime Museum stands as a beacon of the city's rich seafaring history. Housed in an art deco building that mirrors the waves of the ocean, the museum offers a deep dive into the maritime heritage of the West...
~1980 ftSW
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
10 min walk • Fort Mason, in San Francisco, California originated as a coastal defense site during the American Civil War. The nucleus of the property was owned by John C. Frémont and disputes over compensation by the United States continued into 1968. In 1882 the defenses were named for Richard Barnes Mason, a military governor before statehood.
~1730 ftE
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
9 min walk • USS Pampanito, a Balao-class submarine, was a United States Navy ship, the third one named for the pompano fish. She completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945 and served as a United States Naval Reserve training ship from 1960 to 1971.
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
11 min walk • The San Francisco Dungeon was a tourist attraction that recreated historical events using 360° sets, special effects, and live actors. Visitors walked through the Dungeon, and were guided through each show by professional actors. The attraction also contained a dark boat ride.
~1260 ftNE
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
7 min walk • SS Jeremiah O'Brien is a Liberty ship built during World War II and named after the American Revolutionary War ship captain Jeremiah O'Brien.
~1180 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. The Buena Vista Café originally opened in 1916 when the first floor of a boardinghouse was converted into a saloon. The current owners also operate the Trident in Sausalito.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eureka?

Nearby attractions include Balclutha, San Francisco (2 min walk), Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco (6 min walk), Maritime Museum, San Francisco (6 min walk), SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco (7 min walk).

How to get to Eureka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eureka:

Tram

Hyde Street & Beach Street (6 min walk)
Hyde Street & North Point Street (8 min walk)

Bus

Beach Street & Hyde Street • Lines: 18, 2, 24, 27, 38, 38A, 4, 54, 58, 72, 74, 76, 8 (6 min walk)
Beach Street & Polk Street • Lines: 19 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

North Point Street & Hyde Street • Lines: 30 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (14 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (14 min walk)