San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is a national historical park run by the National Park Service in San Francisco County, California. There is no entrance fee. It is open during posted hours, year-round; see the visitor center hours below.
Current notices posted by the managing agency. Checked Sept. 30, 2026.
- Closure: Hyde Street Pier Closure Hyde Street Pier and access to historic ships will be closed to public until further notice starting 11/04/2024 in preparation for Hyde Street Pier renovation work. Limited public access to the ships is available on Saturdays and Sundays at Mare Island. Since Oct. 25, 2024.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park on the managing agency's own page.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park map
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
No fire restriction recorded for this unit as of Sept. 30, 2026. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders below before you go.
Common questions
- Yes. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has no entrance fee.
- Yes. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is open during posted hours, year-round; see the visitor center hours below.
- Pets are allowed in San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Fees, passes, and hours
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has no entrance fee.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is open during posted hours, year-round; see the visitor center hours below.
Sources: nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/fees, checked 2026-09-28; nps.gov/safr/safr_linked_data.json, checked 2026-09-29.
Entrances and visitor centers
- San Francisco Maritime Visitor CenterVisitor center, year-round: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Visitor center, year-round: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Visitor center, year-round: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.415-447-5000
- Maritime MuseumVisitor center, year-round: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Visitor center, year-round: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Visitor center, year-round: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: nps.gov/safr/safr_linked_data.json, checked 2026-09-28.
Pets
Pets are allowed in San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Source: nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/pets, checked 2026-09-28.
What to see
- Historic siteMaritime MuseumStreamline Moderne building with maritime murals and exhibits.
- HighlightAquatic Park CoveProtected cove for swimming and shoreline walks in San Francisco Bay.
- Historic siteHyde Street Pier historic shipsFleet temporarily at Mare Island during Hyde Street rebuild; pier closed.
- Historic siteVictorian Park cable car turnaroundAdjacent Victorian Park with Hyde Street cable car turnaround.
Source: nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/things2do, checked 2026-09-29.
Public lands next to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
- National Park Service unitSan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park borders Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- National Park Service unitFort Point National Historic Site is 2.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkAngel Island State Park is 3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.nps.gov/state/ca/index.htm (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/fees.htm (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/pets.htm (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/directions.htm (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.nps.gov/safr/safr_linked_data.json (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/things2do.htm (accessed 2026-09-29)