Visiting the Ferry Building
Overview
The Ferry Building is located along the Embarcadero at the foot of Market Street and is accessible by MUNI, BART, and ferry. The historic trolley cars (F Line Market) stop directly in front of the Ferry Building.
The Ferry Building Marketplace is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information, read our FAQs.
FERRY BUILDING WALKING TOURS
San Francisco City Guides, a local, non-profit volunteer organization currently offers regular walking tours on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
For more information, please visit www.sfcityguides.org
Hours
Daily, 6:00am to 10:00pm
Hours for individual businesses vary.
Please visit each merchant’s page for specific hours.
Dog / Animal policy
Under the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, “customers shall not bring any live animals into any food facility.” We ask you to respectfully comply by not bringing your dog or other pets to the Ferry Building Marketplace or the Farmers Market. Exceptions: Guide Dog for the Blind / Signal Dog for the Deaf / Service Animal for the Disabled or Handicapped
Driving & Parking*
The Ferry Building is easy to get to from anywhere in Bay Area. For detailed driving directions, visit Google Maps. There are a number of affordable parking options within a couple blocks of the Ferry Building.
Validated Parking
ProPark Parking Lot at Embarcadero & Washington
*Non-validated / Validated rates:
- $11 / $5 – 0-1 hour
- $19 / $9 – 1-2 hours
- $35 / $25 – 2-3 hours
- $8 Each additional hour
Validations available with purchase at most Ferry Building Shops and at the Farmers Market Info Booth.
Other parking
Use apps like SpotHero, Parking.com or ParkWhiz to secure guaranteed, lower daily rates and reservations, compared to drive-up rates and availability.
Bicycle Share pick-up and drop-off station
Bicycle and Scooter parking
Accessible Parking
There are two spots just south and north of the Ferry Building, along northbound Embarcadero.
*Please visit individual parking vendors for accurate, updated rates.
PUBLIC TRANSIT & BICYCLES
PUBLIC TRANSIT & BICYCLES
You can reach the Ferry Building by several ferry lines, all San Francisco BART lines, many MUNI lines, the F Market Streetcar, and the California Street Cable Car line. From the Peninsula, ride Caltrain and connect with Muni’s N-Judah. Find Bay Area transit information, maps, and schedules at www.transit.511.org.
Ferry Systems
For Vallejo, Oakland, and Alameda ferry schedules, visit www.sanfranciscobayferry.com. For Larkspur, Sausalito, and Tiburon ferry schedules, visit goldengate.org. and for Treasure Island, visit tisf.com/ferry.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
Exit at the Embarcadero stop, just one block away.
Visit www.bart.gov.
SF Municipal Railway (MUNI)
Buses, trains, and streetcars all stop at or near the Ferry Building. Plan your trip at www.transit.511.org.
Bicycles
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The building opens at 6am and closes at 10pm, but marketplace shops have their own hours, which may vary. Please check individual merchant listings for specific times, days and contact information.
Yes we do. It is in our Office Lobby located on the first floor, on the Embarcadero side of the building, between the historic stairs and the North Arcade shops.
The direct phone number for our Lost & Found is 415-983-8007.
We hope you find what you are looking for.
Unfortunately, we do not offer a gift card since the merchants are individual businesses and they do not have the same Point of Sale systems. Maybe one day!
Preferred parking location for the Ferry Building is at the Washington & Embarcadero Lot. Additional public parking can be found in lots along the Embarcadero and open, metered street parking.
ADA Accessible parking is available in the parking lots that serve the Ferry Building. For easy access, customers may also drop off passengers directly in front of the building along the two curb-cuts, and park in the approved lots to avoid being towed at the owners’ expense.
There are three sets of bike racks at both the north and south ends of the building outside on the back plaza.
The Ferry Building accepts no responsibility for bikes left at any of the racks.
There are two sets of public restrooms in the north and south ferry terminal pass throughs of the building. All are ADA accessible.
Bank of America Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are located inside the Ferry Building in the north and south pass throughs.
Shoppers are encouraged to bring shopping bags, as there are no lockers or storage areas on-site.
Yes! The Ferry Building is one of the largest outdoor dining venues in the city, located on the Bayside of the building. In addition, numerous public benches are located on the promenade. Several merchants and all restaurants have seating available in their shops and on outdoor patios for guests to enjoy.
One Ferry Building
San Francisco, California
94111
Hours of operation are:
Tuesday, 10:00am – 2:00pm (year round)
Thursday, 10:00am – 2:00pm (year round)
Saturday, 8:00am – 2:00pm (year round)
Visit Foodwise.org to learn more.
We highly recommend the elegant, sustainability-focused 1 Hotel San Francisco, right across the street, on the corner of The Embarcadero and Mission streets. They have beautiful rooms, a world class spa, and breathtaking views from their balconies facing the bay. Other nearby hotels worth considering are:
Dogs are not allowed in the building, it’s the law.
Service animals are welcome; pets and comfort animals are not allowed. Under the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, it is stated that “customers shall not bring any live animals into any food facility”. We ask you to respectfully comply by not bringing your dog or other pets to the Ferry Building Marketplace or Foodwise‘s Farmers Markets located outside on the Ferry Building. Service animals are the exception and are welcome.