Ferry Building Marketplace

The Ferry Building Marketplace is a landmark 1898 Beaux-Arts hall on the Embarcadero housing nearly 50 local artisan food merchants, restaurants, and cafés. Its celebrated Ferry Plaza Farmers Market—one of the country's best—runs three days a week year-round, making it the essential destination for Bay Area food culture.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog to the Ferry Building or the farmers market?

No. Under California Health and Safety Code, live animals are not permitted in food facilities. Pets and comfort animals are not allowed inside the building or at the farmers market. Only certified service animals (guide dogs, signal dogs, service animals for the disabled) are permitted.

What are the Ferry Building Marketplace's hours?

The building is open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM. Individual merchant hours vary, so check each shop's page on ferrybuildingmarketplace.com. The marketplace is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

What kinds of shops and restaurants are inside the Ferry Building?

The marketplace is home to nearly 50 local artisan food merchants including Blue Bottle Coffee, Hog Island Oyster Co., Dandelion Chocolate, Heath Ceramics, Humphry Slocombe ice cream, Gott's Roadside, Book Passage bookstore, and many more. Expect bakeries, wine shops, specialty grocers, and full-service restaurants.

Is there an admission fee to enter the Ferry Building or the farmers market?

Entry to both the Ferry Building Marketplace and the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is completely free. You only pay for what you eat or buy from vendors and merchants.

How do I get to the Ferry Building by public transit?

The Embarcadero BART Station is one block away on Market Street. The F Market Historic Streetcar stops directly in front of the building. All SF BART lines, numerous Muni lines, the California Street Cable Car, and several Bay Area ferry lines also serve the location.

Are there free activities or events at the Ferry Building?

Yes. Free public cooking demonstrations are held at the Foodwise Classroom on Saturdays at the farmers market. San Francisco City Guides also offers free volunteer-led walking tours of the building on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Check sfcityguides.org and foodwise.org for current schedules.

Is there parking near the Ferry Building?

The preferred parking lot is at Washington & Embarcadero. On Saturdays, validated all-day parking is available at the Golden Gateway Garage (250 Clay St) for $8 with ticket validation from the Farmers Market Info Booth. Metered street parking is also available along the Embarcadero.

When is the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market open?

The farmers market runs three days a week, year-round, rain or shine: Saturdays 8 AM–2 PM (100+ vendors surrounding the building), and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 AM–2 PM (smaller markets in front of the building). All markets are operated by the nonprofit Foodwise.

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