SAN FRANCISCO: Fishermans Wharf, Pier 39 & Ghirardelli Square
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I'm recording this in January so it's the beginning of dunganess crab season.
I would say this is definitely, you know, San Francisco is still recovering from CO, but from the last time I was here 3 years ago, it is definitely a lot better.
The best view of the Golden Gate Bridge is actually on that side of the Marin County slide.
Ghirardelli Square, home to uh good clean restrooms, which are often hard to find in San Francisco.
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Join me for a complete walking tour of San Francisco’s most famous waterfront neighborhood: Fisherman’s Wharf! 🦀🚠 In this video, we explore the bustling streets, historic piers, and hidden gems of the Wharf. We start at the iconic Fisherman's Wharf sign, feast our eyes on the fresh Dungeness crab stands, and make our way over to the historic Ghirardelli Square for some legendary chocolate. After exploring the square and checking out the Golden Gate Bridge views, we circle back to visit the penny arcades at Musée Mécanique, watch the sourdough baking at Boudin, and finish the day with the famous sea lions at Pier 39. Whether you are looking for the best clam chowder, parking tips, or just want to soak in the vibes, this guide has you covered. ✅ You might enjoy watching more of my San Francisco series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-Ld9Pj94hS8laRJW50pS9ZJ 📍 Table of Contents: 0:00 - Intro & The Fisherman's Wharf Sign 0:51 - Dungeness Crab Season & Seafood Stands 2:16 - Walking toward Ghirardelli Square 3:15 - Scoma’s Restaurant Recommendation 4:28 - Historic F-Line Streetcars 5:55 - The Most Expensive In-N-Out Burger 7:41 - Parking Prices & Bike Rentals 10:11 - SF Maritime National Historical Park 11:44 - The Dolphin Club (Bay Swimmers) 12:40 - Views of Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz 14:02 - Ghirardelli Square & The Original Chocolate Shop 16:21 - Palette Tea House (Dim Sum) 17:09 - The Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience (Pick & Mix) 19:24 - Subpar Miniature Golf & Arcade 23:00 - The Buena Vista (Home of the Irish Coffee) 24:20 - Powell/Hyde Cable Car Turnaround 26:06 - Evening Vibes & Wharf Renovation News 27:28 - Musée Mécanique (Vintage Coin-Op Arcade) 30:53 - Boudin Bakery Flagship (Sourdough Bread Making) 35:26 - The "$5 Souvenir Shop" Interview 36:45 - SkyStar Ferris Wheel 38:20 - Crucial Car Safety & Parking Advice 41:22 - The Famous Sea Lions of Pier 39 46:24 - Exploring Pier 39 Mall 48:08 - Double-Decker Carousel 49:36 - Quack (The Rubber Duck Store) 53:49 - Zoltar Fortune Teller 💡 Yellow Productions on Social Media: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/YellowProductionsTravel INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/yellowwproductions/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowproductionstravel X: https://x.com/chrisraney 💡 Meet the Yellow Productions Team: OCgirl (behind the camera): https://www.instagram.com/ocgirl.notebook/ Yusaku (in the editing studio): https://www.instagram.com/yusaku_otagiri/ The Princess (in the playground): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KMPZF0v8pGR6ZN8QToJXg 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/ 📢 Check out my blog: http://yelloww.net ✅ Get up to 40% off your next hotel booking by signing up for Plannin here: https://yelloww.co/plannin 🚀 My travel video gear: Main Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo - https://amzn.to/3H5MjL3 2nd Camera: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - https://amzn.to/4gpyms3 Microphone: DJI Mic 3 - https://amzn.to/3JUvcQT Day Bag: Pacsafe LS250 Anti-theft Shoulder Bag - http://amzn.to/2h0YCNt 🎵 We use music from Epidemic Sound: https://yelloww.co/epidemic