This is probably the 1st time I've reviewed a road, or at least a stretch of road. But it's obvious that the current City government is promoting the scenic places of my home city as destinations for visitors and locals alike. The Ferry Building is the epicenter of this these days with the variety of restaurants and stores (mostly food related) that occupy the building. With its panoramic view and being a transportation hub to other parts of the Bay Area, the Ferry Building is a star. In the past few months, I've seen various pieces of art popping up along the waterfront starting from the baseball stadium (Oracle Park) going north towards Fisherman's Wharf. In recent months, the City has installed large art pieces along the walkways, obviously camera friendly for passerby tourists and locals alike. There were some on the south side of the driveway (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=xiiIO96AcOW-cCucyOR-yQ), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=xGDByhMkEQhRegUuWbkBxA), and one to the north near pier 7 (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=DJu4WY8DQvygzF9QJsGsOw). The one that caught my eye is actually closer to Oracle Park, the home stadium for the San Francisco Giants. It is almost directly across from a local favorite eatery, Delancey Street Restaurant. Kudos to our city government's vision and foresight in beautifying our waterfront as well as other parts of the City. While it wasn't a visitor friendly city from 2021 to 2024, it looks like things are turning around now as visitors and now the workforce is breathing life back to the city. read more

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This place is AMAZING!!! Sooo many places to eat under one roof. From cookies and milk to burgers, steaks, desserts etc.. the choices are endless. During my visit, the entire large building was very crowded as this is a very popular place. Located along the San Francisco Bay a mere feet from this beautiful building, stepping outside offers amazing views of the bay, boats and the surrounding area. This is is MUST see when visiting San Francisco read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

This Embarcadero WaterFront Of San Francisco CA ÜȘĄ Has The Most Nicest View Of The San Francisco Bay U Can Also See The Awesome Bay Bridge Up Close!!!!! And If U Had High Tech Binoculars U Can See Oakland & Treasure Island From Far Away Distance!!!!! This Is A Cool Spot Where U Can Also Do Your Daliy Exercise Like Biking Walking Jogging Running..... Mÿ Most Favorite Event When Visitando Visiting The Embarcadero Waterfront Is The San Francisco Marathon, Fleet Week When U Can See The Awesome ÛŜ NÀVŸ ƁĹÜÈ ÅNĜĔŁŜ & Other Us Navy Planes Fly By & Also;The New Year's Eve Live Fireworks!!!!! Those Are 3 Of My Most Favorite Events In The City Of Śàņ Fřãnĉıšĉoʻ!!!!! Not Only That As A Ļøćàĺ Ôř Ťőüŕíśť Visitando Visiting From Another City Or From A Far Away Country U Can Catch The San Francisco Bay Ferry To Your Favorite City Destination Out Of The San Francisco Bay!!!!! read more

This is a nice walk along the water especially on a sunny day. Places to check out could be the Exploratorium, Levi's Plaza, the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, Ferry Building, and walking under the Bay Bridge. There are many restaurants with bay views as well as fruit and hot dog vendors usually springing up trying to get the after Alcatraz crowd that comes back on the Ferry. From Fisherman's Wharf to the Ferry Building is a little over a mile and 30 minutes to walk and from the Ferry Building to Oracle Park it's about the same totaling 2.5 miles. To come back I'd recommend The E and F streetcar which is another cool experience. Along the way there are constant views of the water, Telegraph hill, Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, Transamerica Pyramid. There seem to be many joggers here. To make the walk longer take the Filbert or Greenwich Stairs up to Coit Tower. For more hiking ideas, here's a collection of other trails I've reviewed: https://bit.ly/43PhQtL read more

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Embarcadero has always been one of my favs in SF. We are so lucky to have the gorgeous waterfront and it's typically sunny on the south end of Embarcadero. I used to walk it every weekend but sometimes there's an experience that makes you really grateful for living here. Last weekend Diplo held his first ever Diplo Run along the Embarcadero and then threw a music festival right after. The run along the water front was amazing and the music fest underneath the bay bridge was the biggest vibe! This video will always remind me how lucky I am to be back in SF; especially after living in Texas where here's no waterfront in Austin and it's way too hot to run anywhere. Additionally, the city keeps this area super clean and enjoyable. I would absolutely love to see more restaurants and shopping along the entire strip to make it event more fun. Outdoor restaurants, rooftop movie nights, fun dog parks, outdoor markets and wine bars; it would make this place even more dreamy. read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

When in San Francisco I always make it a point to visit the Embarcadero waterfront and on my most recent visit earlier this month, I was lucky enough to stay in a hotel right across the street and my room had a wonderful view of the waterfront and bridge that greeted me every morning and bid me a good evening every night. On a nice, sunny, San Francisco day it's the perfect place to take a stroll, with the city on one hand and the waterfront and bay bridge on the other. Stop for a coffee, a snack, or even a full meal at the Ferry building, then get a ticket for an actual ferry ride to Vallejo, Oakland, or Alameda. On the weekends, enjoy a morning visit to the farmer's market. If you're only visiting, like I usually am, grab a bag and pick up bread, cheese, chocolate, sweets, wine, charcuterie and more and have a lovely picnic somewhere along the water. It's the perfect way to spend a day in the San Francisco. read more

Acrobats hanging from tall buildings twirling around, laser light spectacular down Market and the homeless thrown out like three day old potato salad. Whats going on? For the past weeks the sidewalks have been pressure washed to perfection. Graffiti nowhere to be seen. I almost don't recognize San Francisco anymore. I was bewildered when I saw the ferris wheel from Golden Gate park erected on the waterfront. President Biden is in town. Oh, now it all makes sense. San Francisco pulled out all the stops for this one. I mean really... acrobats dangling mid air off high rise buildings - you just can't make this stuff up. I guess it wasn't really cleaned up for President Biden so much as Biden's guest President Xi. I suppose he didn't want to be embarrassed by the realities of what things look like. Truth is homeless people aren't three day old potato salad. I think the idea of one person's life being more valuable than another persons an interesting subject probably rooted in selfishness. We must remember humans live in the tents and under the piles of trash. It might not be pretty but still... The last time I saw this homeless shuffle was back when we had the Superbowl in town maybe 5 years ago. The city was similarly cleaned. read more

One of the best Cities in the world. A world class view front the waterfront-our own Embarcadero! read more

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Lots to see when walking along the Embarcadero Waterfront!! The Ferry Building and Cupid's Span are just a few of the attractions here. Multiple restaurants and bars, great bay views, and always that bay breeze is what you'll get also. This is always a busy area, with tourists and locals blending together either walking or running, filling this area with energy. Sometimes I come to the City just to hang out in this area, BART will let you off right near the Ferry Building. read more

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Amazing place to visit especially during sunset and sunrise. Great place to walk around. San Francisco Giants stadium is there too. read more

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We walk here a lot, afternoons, lunchtimes during work and we come during the weekends- especially when it is a stifling hot day. You can count on the bay breezes, water views, local dining and people watching to revive you. You can get off transit (BART, Muni street cars, Sausalito ferry) at Market St / Embarcadero and explore the shops or walk along the water. The sidewalks are extra large and well maintained, easy to walk, bike ride head out with a destination in mind (Exploratorium, Pier 39 or a longer walk to Ntl Maritime Museum, Ghirardelli Square or the Yerba Buena bar for a Irish Coffee) .... Enjoy! read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - From the pier, Looking at the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island and Oakland in the distance. - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great place to hang out. Do you like farmers markets? They have them here on the weekends. Lots of ferries going to east bay and north bay. Tons of food inside the hangar as well as bunches to relax or enjoy your meal. They also have petty cab rides available to take you to other parts of the city. read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

San Francisco's spectacular waterfront! The Embarcadero runs along San Francisco's northern waterfront for 2.5 miles, from AT&T Park to Pier 39. Twice we've braved the cold and rang the New Year here in San Francisco at the Embarcadero Waterfront [2017 and 2019]... it is in the northeastern stretch of shoreline in SF. I'm not in San Francisco often but I do enjoy walking along by the water, you get some beautiful views from here, most notably the Bay Bridge and, at night, when the bridge is lit up, it looks pretty nice! The Ferry Building Marketplace is definitely a place to check out. It's always packed with many locals and tourists. Should you want to take the ferry to parts of the Bay Area the schedule is posted inside the marketplace. You will also find Cupid's Span here at the waterfront. It's a cool piece of artwork of a giant Cupid's arrow sunk to the ground... you can say you left your heart in San Francisco. Good luck taking a selfie here, you won't be able to unless you're taking it from across the street. It's a unique landmark overlooking the Bay Bridge. The Hornblower and Red and White Fleet also takes off from here. We've had some fun times at the Hornblower during a big Yelp event "Gay on the Bay" where a few of us renewed our vows. A couple of months later we followed it up with a brunch cruise UYE. We've also enjoyed some sightseeing cruises of the Golden Gate Bay, bridge & Alcatraz on the Red and White Fleet. It takes off from Pier 43-1/2 at Fisherman's Wharf. So many things to do and places to eat at the Embarcadero. It's a part of San Francisco I enjoy visiting a lot. When you're in town don't forget to stop by here. Be mindful that it's a big tourist spot so everything is expensive. Enjoy your day in the City by the Bay! Review #1255 read more

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I love The Embarcadero! They have tons of restaurants and shops for everyone. Last time I was here, it was busier. On my most recent visit, there were barely any. Maybe cause they weren't fully open... hahaha but it's the silence and the calmness that really made this visit more special. I was able to appreciate the waterfront more. I also rode a bike here so I took it as an opportunity to stop and take a breather. read more

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The Embarcadero is always filled with wonder! It truly captures the heart of the city. I love being here around the holiday time, it always reminds me of when my parents were alive & I was a small child. My dad would carry me on his shoulders as I took in all the beauty one heart could hold. read more

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Lots of vendors, fabulous marketplace, views of the bay bridge, lots of places to sit relax, eat, shop and people watch read more

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Peaceful and relaxing part of the city. The F-line runs through this whole area, and its the perfect way to the the ferries, Pier 27 and Pier 39 all in one ride. I would suggest taking a run early in the morning because it's not as busy or in the evening. There are a few places to eat around the area and the ferry building is a great area to start. read more

Yeah, I like to wear my aviator Ray-Bans and polyester-blend shirt unbuttoned to my bulbous navel - strutting the wide sidewalk in my platform shoes along the Embarcadero waterfront. Does my hair look good? "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a SoMa man - no time to talk. Music loud and asphalt warm, I've been kicked around since I moved here. And now it's all right...it's OK. And you may look the other way. We can try to understand the Embarcadero for this man. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin', and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive." Hey Ferry Building!...Lookin' good, man! Hey Bay Bridge!...Don't let that Golden Gate steal your thunder! Hey AT&T Park!...Batter up, dude! Hey T-Line!...Whoa!...you're on time! Hey Bow and Arrow going into the ground!...Uh, whatever! "Well now, I get low and I get high, and if I can't get either, I really try. Got the wings of heaven on my shoes. I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose. You know it's all right...it's OK. I'll live to see another day. We can try to understand the Embarcadero for this man. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin', and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive..." OUCH...OUCHHH!...LEG CRAMP!! LEG CRAMP!!!! Somebody help me...anybody?? 9-1-1...please! OK, here's my favorite use of that song... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zrU3971DM read more

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The Embarcadero Waterfront consists of San Francisco's northeastern stretch of shoreline starting from the south at 2nd St. in South Beach and running north, past the Bay Bridge and Ferry Building, to North Beach and Pier 39 (and eventually Fisherman's Wharf). The waterfront's total distance is about 2.5 miles and is popular with runners, joggers, walkers, pet-owners, families, tourists, and panhandlers. When the weather is nice (in other words, not foggy), the Embarcadero Waterfront provides some of the best views of San Francisco Bay. Best of all, it's free. I think the best views and pictures can be had on the strip closest to the Ferry Building. When the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is going on, there is quite a bit of activity and it's a lot of fun. You can shop, try unique food and drink, listen to live music from local artists, or have a seat at one of the Ferry Building's restaurants or cafes' bay-side patios. It's relaxing and picturesque. The Ferry Building isn't too far from the Bay Bridge itself. Therefore, pictures of the bridge (or pictures with the bridge in the background) usually turn out great. If you walk towards the bridge from the Ferry Building, there's a long pier (Pier 14) which runs far out into the bay. It makes for some additional excellent photo ops. The Embarcadero Waterfront is easily accessible by foot and public transit. If traveling by car, metered street parking is available directly along the waterfront. There are also various pay lots (parking garages) available a few blocks west into the city. You can check the Ferry Building's web site for details and directions to some of these garages. When you visit, remember to bring sunglasses, a windbreaker, and a camera. read more

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The Embacadero is a great place to walk. The clear views of the Bay and the Bridge are impressive. To really appreciate the beauty of the waterfront this magical area needs to be seen on foot. Boats on the water, old dock buildings that still look as they did years ago on one side of the street, modern ones of the other side, lots of people walking around and cars whizzing by sure makes this an enjoyable place to spend some time. read more

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TOURIST GALORE (4.5 stars) Although very beautiful, as a resident we try staying far away as possible. The over populated sidewalks of "stop-go-stop-point" tourists can be very annoying when you're trying to reach your destination location. -over priced food -tourist trap activities -stinky bay smell as if someone dropped a bomb -dodging tourists BUT... I enjoy my 5-6 mile runs here after work. The view is gorgeous. It's convenient when the office is just blocks away and the gym is steps from the water. The bay breeze and the stunning sunset gets the best of me. I do my running and thinking at places I can marvel at the scenery. I can run forever because my minds racing with constant thoughts. Dodging tourist as you get closer to Pier39 is the mark that tells you it's time to turn around and run the other direction. There's lots of joggers from all levels which motivates you to keep running. Random high fives from random runners screaming in your face "happy running" is a very welcoming gesture. Running tip. Start at the picnic area near Brannan and run towards the stadium, loop around the stadium and run back towards the waterfront all the way until pier39 and back to where you start equates to 5.5 miles. The nice bay breeze helps cool body temperatures so you really aren't sweating as much as you really are. Winter time, it gets pretty cold and layers are necessary. If your ears are sensitive, good to have ear covers. Happy cardio running!!! read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - About that run life... Quick jog at night. - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is the perfect weekend getaway for me. If I live nearby, I will be here every time I'll have a chance. Upon exit at the embarcadero Bart station, you will be greeted by the famous tram for transport or merely photo ops. From here, you have a choice of hopping on the tram, bus tour or by foot. We chose the latter to explore the entire area. We started browsing at the flea market where you can find produce and crafts. I then headed to the ferry building at the port of San Francisco. The place is packed of local and tourists. There's a lot of eateries which all has long lines. After some picture taking, we explored all the piers where different activities are ongoing. The mood is very festive. Street performers are everywhere. There are open patios everywhere to enjoy your meal or even a cup of coffee. We passed by the Exploratorium, the different ferry terminals and saw sea lions. Pier 39 is the busiest of all the piers. You'll find the welcome center at the second floor. Next stop is the fisherman's wharf, boudin bakery and lastly, ghiardelli marketplace. This is my kind of place to hang around. So much to see and to do mostly for free. To fully enjoy it, I recommend taking Bart to avoid hefty parking fee, finding a parking spot and driving on very busy streets. I'll definitely come back to see sunrise by the bay bridge and sunset by the Golden Gate Bridge. That would be spectacular! read more

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Never gets tired, love being by the water. People watching, dog watching and watch out for those rental bikes and scooters. Cool to watch the sailboats and ships cruise by. Great view day and night. Lots of restaurants line the Embarcadero including HiDive which is cool dive bar next to Java bar. Fancy places includ Epic and Waterbar. Down a bit more toward Feeey building are my faves La Mar, Hardwater and Coquetta. read more

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One of the nicer waterfront strolls out there. Definitely a must-see if you're a tourist. I can't believe there used to be a double-decker highway running along this stretch of the city. Must've completely ruined the view. Guess good things do come out of earthquakes sometimes. *cough* There are shops here and there, and also a couple of museums. If you're going to hit up Alcatraz, the booth is also here somewhere. The stroll itself is maybe 2km, and can be cleared in an hour or so. Enjoy your time here. As others have mentioned, it's a great place to people watch and clear your mind. read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - Bay Bridge and old steamboat~ - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

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There are definitely more transplants in my social circle than there are actual San Francisco people. This does not surprise me as I am an eavesdropper, and a common first question asked on coffee shop dates is "So... where are you from?" Whilst sipping on a Blue Bottle inside the Ferry Building, the date may respond with something like "I was actually born and raised in (insert Midwest city from Ohio), but I've lived here in the City for like 9 years now" Which would elicit a v controversial response "Oh --- so you're practically a San Franciscan!" HOLDDDDDDUPPPPPPPP. Maybe I'm stuck-up and naturally exclusive, but it is of my opinion that one cannot simply grant unofficial San Francisco citizenship left and right. One must earn such a distinction. Creative that I am, I have created a rubric to identify one's level of San Francisco (the term San FrancisCAN has been decimated by gentrification since 2010), and it depends solely on one's view and use of the Embarcadero Waterfront. Don't hang your hat on one ignorant statement from your Bumble date. To determine if you are truly San Francisco, use the rubric below: Level One (Tourist): You found the Embarcadero Waterfront on TripAdvisor. Upon arriving, you and your travel buddy both agree that TripAdvisor did not do justice to the beauty of the waters. You asked a passerby to take a photo of you at Pier 7. You stay until nightfall and asked another passerby to take a photo of you doing the knee-pop pose in front of the Bay Bridge. Level Two (Outsider): You still frequent the Waterfront here and there, but mostly for drinks and bites with your friends. You are not a huge food critic, but whenever someone is looking for "a good Tapas place in the city", you jump at the chance to suggest Coqueta. You want that someone to enjoy good Spanish food, sure, but main objective here is that you want them to know you know because #iykyk. Level Three ("Transplant"): You go to the Waterfront three times a week --- at 7 am - to run. The 3 mile stretch between Ghiradelli Square and AT&T becomes your outdoor treadmill. You pant heavily as you pace through the route, using popular restaurants/business as personal landmarks to keep you focused. The early morning fog (which you go out of your way to call 'Karl') often obstructs what could be a beautiful view, but that's okay. The highlight of the run is the smell coming from In N Out near the turn-around point. Level Four (Veteran "Transplant"): Through the many years of working the Silicon Valley, the most valuable take-away for you is the art of the subtle-flex. You also go to the Waterfront in the early mornings to run --- but not for the love of cardio or even the enjoyment of having a shred bod. You go to subtle flex. Every morning, you sport a different marathon-giveaway shirt before trotting off to the Ferry Building. You scoff at the San Francisco 10k shirts as you deliberately race pass these "newbie runners" so you can flex the conspicuous 'ANGKOR WAT FULL-MARATHON' print on the back of the bright yellow long sleeve. But you're careful. When you sense that a runner with a lesser shirt is about to pass you, you go to a full-stop, pretend to tie your shoes, and complain out loud about how you slight sprained your knee just earlier at your 5am Barry's class. Level Five (Unofficial San Francisco Citizenship): You don't refer to the Waterfront as such, in fact, you don't give this path a name. You merely use this elongated sidewalk as a route to AT&T, a comfortable walkway where you can throw back a couple of beers before the game. After dodging electric scooters and people selling counterfeit baseball hats, you arrive at the ballpark tipsy and ready. You sit at the arcade level -- great tickets you leached off of a techie sucker on Bumble. From this high vantage point, you can see a glimpse of the Embarcadero Waterfront right behind the popular Coca-Cola bottle. It's pretty. One of the ushers, an older gentleman, sees your battle-scarred Giants hat and asked if you've been a fan since you were little. "No," you replied. "I am actually from Cincinnati. But I moved over in 2010 and the Even Year Magic swept me away. There's nothing better than Madison Bumgarner in October." read more

I am in heaven when i am here. this part of town really is sunny much more than the rest of town. it's gorgeous. it makes me love my life and appreciate that i grew up here in san fran. a wondrous city. take a walk and see the many smiles and faces. youll spot many joggers too going for an afternoon run. and doggies. the view of the bay bridge is wow. San francisco, thank you for these beautiful locations. you can really fall in love read more

In San Diego, we finally created a similar style food/market place like they have here in the Embarcadero Waterfront by the Ferry Building. The Embarcado area itself is currently undergoing construction so there are barriers next to the ferry building. It's a wide space but big enough for a long walk from the Ferry Building all the way to the AT&T ball park (home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team). Not much shade so bring a hat and/or umbrella on sunny, rainy or foggy days. Otherwise, it's nice to stroll quietly in fall or winter when tourists are not as in abundance. P.S. The restrooms in the Ferry Building are clean so kudos to them for keeping it that way despite what I know could be with the current homeless situation in SF. read more

I walk to and from the Embaracedero Waterfront to work. To me, its a lot better than riding MUNI to work. Walking is much better than being in a crowded, smelly and around annoying people on MUNI. On top of that, I get my steps in a a good amount of exercise. Walking in the morning you its all business. People all walking, biking, skateboarding, ect to work. There are the runners who get their morning cardio in and considering it is staying dark in the morning I feel relatively safe. People just do their thing and you can just do yours. When I'm lucky I get get to see the sun rising and get some awesome views of the bay. Going home, there are a lot of people (obviously). Depending on the time of the year, during Giants games it can get a lot more crowded. Still a better option compared to MUNI. One can time making his or her bus or BART train, rather than MUNI when God knows when that shows. I like walking along this waterfront. Get some exercise in before getting to work. read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love water. Beaches, rivers even pools are good. Water makes other things better. You know its true. Sunsets nice. Sunsets over the ocean, awesome. Naps nice, naps by the river? Better! So here you have a nice newer San Francisco neighborhood. Weather is usually better than at home. There's a ball park. CalTran station... And the bay. ... More to do would make it better. Nicer parks, museums. That kind of thing. So I am going with 4 stars. This is San Francisco after all. There is serious competition. In most places in the USA it would be five. read more

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Such a beautiful place to hang out! My fiancé and I always wanted to take a photo under the bay bridge and we finally did! I love it here so much!!! Perfect place to go for a jog, walk, sightseeing, and so on. read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

For Review #300, I thought I would write about one of my favorite spots in San Francisco: The Embarcadero Waterfront. I've been riding my Trikke around here for the last 6 years. Everytime I ride is it's always been a different experience, but the view of the bay has always been beautiful!! Because it's a long strip of flat land, you'll always find many joggers, bicyclists, free-runners, and Trikke riders like me weaving through the crowd of FiDi workers during the week and tourists on the weekends. It's definitely a mixed bag of people that visit there everyday. The Embarcadero ideally connects many neighborhoods which makes for an awesome walk: -From the South end you have SOMA which has AT&T Park, FarmerBrown's Little Skillet, and Red's Java House. -The heart of the waterfront has the Ferry Building and the FiDi along with Pier 23, TCHO, Teatro Zinzani, and Fog City Diner. -And at the North end you have Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, and Ghirardelli Square with gems such as Buena Vista Cafe and Tanguito. You can literally use The Embarcadero as your expressway to experience the best of what San Francisco has to offer whether you're a tourist or a local. So many stops along the way you can literally spend a whole weekend covering each part of it. If you're ever around The Embarcadero and you find me riding around on my Trikke (http://www.yelp.com/user_photos?selected=upYRyyDLMpoweNoyORPtNQ&userid=F_5_UNX-wrAFCXuAkBZRDw), please feel free to stop me and say hi or "I saw you on yelp!" See you there!!! read more

I've been around long enough to remember driving along the old Embarcadero Freeway. I'd get on at the end of Broadway and that big ugly roadway would take me to I-80 and points beyond. I even participated in a bike ride on the top deck, which was closed for the occasion. Then the 1989 Earthquake happened and opened up the waterfront view. The result is a gorgeous promenade, a revived Ferry Building, Pac Bell Park at one end (Go Giants!), and stunning Bay Bridge accented water view that I would have never previously imagined. And here's today's Historical Footnote: The Embarcadero was constructed atop an engineered seawall on reclaimed land, and derives its name from the Spanish verb embarcar, meaning "to embark". During World War II, San Francisco's waterfront became a military logistics center; troops, equipment and supplies left the Port in support of the Pacific theater. Almost every pier and wharf was involved in military activities, with troop ships and naval vessels tied up all along the Embarcadero. However, after the completion of the Bay Bridge and the rapid decline of ferries and the Ferry Building, the neighborhood fell into decline. The transition to container shipping, which moved most shipping to Oakland, led to further decline. Automobile transit efforts led to the Embarcadero Freeway being built in the 1960s. This improved automobile access to the Bay Bridge, but detracted aesthetically from the city. For 30 years, the highway divided the waterfront and the Ferry Building from downtown. It was torn down in 1991, after being severely damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. A sculpture, "Cupid's Span" by was built in 2003 along the Rincon Park area. Resembling Cupid's bow and arrow with the arrow implanted in the ground, the statue symbolizes the place where Tony Bennett "left his heart". Mine too. read more

One great thing about Pokemon Go is that it really gets me to check out tourist-friendly hot spots I've been too lazy to visit for their own sake. I don't live in San Francisco, but have spent plenty of time there over the years. Never have I devoted so much time to the Embarcadero Waterfront as I did on a recent trip with my (also Pokemon-obsessed) mother. It's a great place, as it turns out, a lovely walk by the water encompassing a nice range of San Francisco sights. The stroll is free and rich with municipal flavor, and there are always plenty of people around. The Ferry Building is worth checking out--I've been there a number of times, this last trip for a lovely lunch at Hog Island Oyster Co.--and I can't think of a more pleasant way to burn off some food tourism calories than a long walk by the water. We walked back and forth along the Embarcadero, mostly between the Ferry Building and Cupid's Spawn--a huge bow and arrow sculpture that's pretty damn cheesy but kind of sweet, and also a Charmander nest. Because, of course, the Embarcadero is littered with Pokemon. You can't go ten feet without practically stepping on a flailing Magikarp. My mom and I decided to catch enough to evolve a Gyarados each, and succeeded. read more

Just in case you've stuffed yourself with a giant eggs benedict, I know a great way to burn some calories. Take a walk around the Embarcadero Waterfront! On this particular day it was sunny with a few clumpy clouds. We walked to the edge of a pier. Myself and another photog stood there and took some photos of the bay and the Bay Bridge. As I stood there and the light breeze was rustling my hair, I had the feeling I was being watched. I scanned the water and floating there with the biggest eyes was a seal. I believe it to be a harbor seal. It was a fun sight to see. You'll also get to see quite a few homeless people that mostly keep to themselves. If the weather is just right this a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. It's also wont cost you a penny to enjoy either. read more

The Embarcadero Waterfront - Local Flavor Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm a people watcher and a lover of walking. The Embarcadero might be one of my favourite places. Unlike most of SF, it's flat. If you're not looking for a calf workout, walk here. Want beautiful bay views? Walk here. Want to run easily? Walk here. Want to people watch? Come here. Want nibbles? Pop into the Ferry Building. Want a beverage? Pier 23 or 14. read more

The Embarcadero, along the city's eastern shoreline, is home to several waterfront attractions. With its iconic clock tower, the Ferry Building is a major food lover's draw, featuring restaurants , plus gourmet shops and a popular farmers' market. A series of piers offers ferries to Alcatraz Island, science exhibits at the Exploratorium, restaurants and Bay Bridge views. read more

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The ocean, people watching, and lots of history encompasses this waterfront. Old rundown piers, a biker bar, the ferry building, tons of restaurants and the witness of a guy whipping it out and urinating in the water were a few of the many things on a perfectly temperate and semi sunny day. Ahh, the Embarcadero makes for a great leisurely stroll. read more

This was a great place to walk around take in the sights and eat awesome seafood. The trolley ride to the pier was perfect !!! In n out is a must go to ! The burger was perfect from first bite to last licks !!!! read more

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San Francisco is Embarcadero is a fantastic place for a stroll. Locals interests both will have a fantastic time walking from market Street down to Pier 39 or in the other direction toward the ballpark. The situation changes daily. Sometimes you'll find cruise ships more DeLong the Embarcadero. During fleet week it'll be packed with sailors. On an average work day locals and tourist walk together seeking food and transportation. watch out for the occasional high speed bicycle that last past you. read more

In recent years, they've added some cool sculptures along the Embarcadero to spruce the place up. there's good walking, people watching and bench relaxing. If you're a local, it's a nice place to walk up and down if you have a lazy day to kill. There's kids skateboarding, panhandling bums, and people training for marathons along this stretch- you'll see it all. Local Insider Life-Saving Tip: Do not, under any circumstances, go here for New Year's eve to watch fireworks. Every crazy person is out in full force and I felt very unsafe being out here. Don't even think about taking BART to and from unless you want to pray that you don't die from the scary, shady underground that comes up for New Year's to watch fireworks, then fights when it's time to go home on BART. read more