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The Embarcadero / Ferry Building Waterfront

7.7Friend Score / 10

#9 of 10 Parks & Outdoors in San Francisco

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The broad promenade stretching along the bay from the Ferry Building toward AT&T Park is one of the great urban waterfronts in America, with views of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and constant ferry and boat traffic. Walk, jog, or rent a bike along the flat path, and pop into the Ferry Building Marketplace for world-class provisions. It's heavily trafficked by tourists and commuters alike, and the Saturday farmers market draws enormous crowds.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.7/10
  • Value9.5
  • iconic8.0
  • excellence8.0
  • Crowd level8.5
  • Authenticity6.5
  • Accessibility9.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.