Exploring Fisherman's Wharf
Exploring Fisherman's Wharf By Tom Medin With all there is to see, do and experience in San Francisco, planning a getaway there can be overwhelming for a first timer - What to do first? Where to eat? What "must see" places to do first? There is no shortage of historical attractions to seek out and explore in San Francisco - Alcatraz Island, North Beach, the Embarcadero, Union Square, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, the Castro District and more. But one place any visit to San Franciscan absolutely must include is a visit to Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. While it may now be widely recognized primarily as a stop on any vacationer's itinerary, Fisherman's Wharf is still a fully functioning wharf for actual fishermen. The Wharf is home to a fleet of fishermen, many of which are multi-generational, who have been responsible for collecting Dungeness crabs for over a century. You can purchase live, whole (cooked) crab with no difficulty. Crab Season takes place in...