Port of San Francisco

San Francisco is a famous and beautiful city, with a world of attractions to explore before or after your cruise vacation. Located at the Embarcadero on the Bay side, the cruise port here hosts ships departing for destinations in Mexico, Hawaii, and the Pacific Coast. The port is about an hour's drive from the local airport.

Nearby Airports:

The Port of San Francisco is served by San Francisco International Airport, about 30 miles away. Allow for an hour's travel time.

Driving Directions:

If travelling from the north: Take 101 South to San Francisco. Exit at Lombard Street. Take Lombard east about 1-1/2 miles to Van Ness. Turn left on Van Ness and proceed 3 blocks to Bay Street. Turn right on Bay and proceed approximately 1 mile to the Embarcadero. Turn left on the Embarcadero. Pier 35 is immediately to the right of the Embarcadero.

If travelling from the east / Bay Bridge: Take Fremont Exit (on right side of bridge). Proceed 1 block to Mission. Turn right on Mission and proceed 4 blocks to the Embarcadero. Turn left on the Embarcadero. Proceed 1.5 miles to Pier 35. Turn right, into Pier 35.

If travelling from the south: Take 280 North (or 101 to the 280/101 Interchange, about 1-1/2 miles north of Candlestick Park, then take 280 North). Exit at the end of 280 Freeway at King. Continue 3 blocks on King, which turns into the Embarcadero traveling west. Proceed approximately 2 miles to Pier 35. Turn right, into Pier 35.

Port Parking:

Parking is available at the port for cruise ship passengers from $12 to $14 per day. The facility is a covered garage with valet parking. The only accepted form of payment is cash.