Old Ship Saloon, San Francisco

#144 among attractions in San Francisco

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Facts and practical information

The Old Ship Saloon is a historic bar dating back to the California gold rush when it operated out of the side of a ship run aground until the wreckage was buried and the current structure was built on top of it. It is located at 298 Pacific Avenue in the Jackson Square neighborhood of San Francisco. The Old Ship Saloon is listed as a stop along the Barbary Coast Trail. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'52"N, 122°24'3"W

Address

298 Pacific AveNortheast San Francisco (Northern Waterfront)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415-788-2222

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Old Ship Saloon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Exploratorium, City Lights Bookstore, Transamerica Pyramid, North Beach.

~1240 ftNE
Hands-on science museum
Exploratorium, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Exploratorium, nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco, is a public learning laboratory that invites exploration and discovery at the intersection of science, art, and human perception. This innovative museum, located at Pier 15 along the city's bustling...
~1700 ftW
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
9 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~1150 ftSW
Unique, triangular skyscraper
Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic structure piercing the skyline of San Francisco, stands as a testament to innovative architectural design. This pyramid-shaped skyscraper, reaching a height of 260 meters, was completed in 1972 and quickly became one of the most...
0.5 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
13 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~1530 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Bookshop
Beat Museum, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation.
0.5 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
~1650 ftSW
Park, Playground
Portsmouth Square, San Francisco
8 min walk • Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, and originally known as Plaza de Yerba Buena, or simply La Plaza, is a one-block plaza in Chinatown, San Francisco, California.
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
13 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.
0.5 miW
37°47'59"N • 122°24'36"W
Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco
14 min walk • Beach, Concerts and shows
~1590 ftW
Temple
Ma-Tsu Temple, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Ma-Tsu Temple is a Taoist temple in San Francisco's Chinatown. Founded in 1986, it is dedicated to Mazu and has foundational ties to the Chaotian Temple in Beigang, Yunlin, Taiwan.
~1220 ftS
Tower
One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
6 min walk • One Embarcadero Center is a class-A office skyscraper in the Financial District of San Francisco, California. The building is part of the Embarcadero Center complex of six interconnected buildings and one off-site extension. The skyscraper, completed in 1971, stands 569 ft tall with 45 stories without its flagpole.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Ship Saloon?

Nearby attractions include Sydney G. Walton Square, San Francisco (3 min walk), One Maritime Plaza, San Francisco (5 min walk), Sue Bierman Park, San Francisco (5 min walk), Bank of Italy Building, San Francisco (6 min walk).

How to get to Old Ship Saloon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Ship Saloon:

Bus

Battery Street & Broadway • Lines: 18, 2, 24, 24X, 27, 38, 38A, 4, 54, 56X, 58, 72, 72X, 74, 76, 8 (2 min walk)
Sansome Street & Pacific Avenue • Lines: 18, 2, 24, 24X, 27, 38, 38A, 4, 54, 56X, 58, 72, 72X, 74, 76, 8 (2 min walk)

Tram

The Embarcadero & Broadway • Lines: F (5 min walk)
California Street & Battery Street (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Clay Street & Front Street • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Sacramento Street & Battery Street • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (11 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (16 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (11 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (16 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate B • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (11 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (27 min walk)