Aquatic Park Cove, San Francisco

Name: Aquatic Park Cove
Address: San Francisco, United States

#563 among attractions in San Francisco

Sport, Sport venue, Streamline Moderne architecture

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Facts and practical information

Aquatic Park Historic District is a National Historic Landmark and building complex on the San Francisco Bay waterfront within San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°48'31"N, 122°25'27"W

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Day trips

Aquatic Park Cove – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musee Mecanique, Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street, Maritime Museum.

0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Musee Mecanique, San Francisco
12 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...
~840 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
5 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...
0.5 miSE
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.
~840 ftSE
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
5 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...
~1280 ftSW
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
7 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.
0.5 miE
WWII submarine turned museum and memorial
USS Pampanito, San Francisco
12 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.
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
The San Francisco Dungeon, San Francisco
13 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.
~1980 ftNE
Functioning WWII-era ship and museum
SS Jeremiah O'Brien, San Francisco
10 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.
~1260 ftSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
7 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.
0.4 miE
Museum, Neighbourhood, Piers and boardwalks
Wax Museum at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, was an attraction with over 270 wax figures. Originator Thomas Fong opened the museum in 1963 after seeing the wax figures at the Seattle World's Fair and it was run by the Fong Family until its closure in 2013. It has attracted over 400,000 visitors a year.
~1040 ftS
Chocolate factory turned shopping center
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
6 min walk • Ghirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and a 5-star hotel in the Marina area of San Francisco, California. A portion of the area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aquatic Park Cove?

Nearby attractions include Balclutha, San Francisco (3 min walk), Corsair/Viking Sea Scout Base, San Francisco (4 min walk), Eureka, San Francisco (4 min walk), Maritime Museum, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to Aquatic Park Cove by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aquatic Park Cove:

Bus

Beach Street & Polk Street • Lines: 19 (5 min walk)
North Point Street & Polk Street • Lines: 18, 2, 24, 27, 30, 38, 38A, 4, 49, 54, 58, 72, 74, 76, 8, 91 (6 min walk)

Tram

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

Trolleybus

North Point Street & Polk Street • Lines: 30 (6 min walk)
Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street • Lines: 30 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (17 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (17 min walk)