San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park • California

Five historic ships docked at Mare Island

People sitting on a grassy lawn look out over a cove and historic ships in the distance

A view of a large white building standing next to a beach and the calm water of a cove

a View of the aquatic park bathhouse from the bleacher steps beside the building

a historic brick building stands on the corner of a busy street.

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area in the stunning San Francisco Bay. As you explore the cove and the historic landmarks around it, you will experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the city’s seafaring past.

Since 2025, our museum ships have been at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. They will remain there while their longtime home, Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco, is rebuilt.
NPS Photo/S.Disenhof

Visitors enjoying a view of the ships on Hyde Street Pier
NPS/J.Woerner

A View of the Maritime Museum, formerly the Aquatic Park Bathhouse, as seen from the Aquatic Park Cove.
NPS/J.Woerner

The Aquatic Park Bathhouse features the Streamline Moderne style mimicking steamliners of the 1930's.
NPS/S.Oliveros

The Visitor Center is located inside the Haslett Warehouse, a San Francisco historic landmark built in 1907
NPS/C.Fenton

People sit on a grassy lawn with Aquatic Park Cove and Balclutha in the background

Explore the cove and the historic landmarks in the park.

A park ranger at a visitor center desk points out directions on a map to two visitors

Find out what you need to know for a successful visit to the park.

A historical brick warehouse stands on the corner of a busy street on a sunny day.

Explore exhibits, watch the park film, or become a Junior Ranger.

a white building designed to look like an ocean liner ship near a rocky shoreline

Enjoy the vibrant murals, the maritime history exhibits, and the view of the cove from the veranda.

A restored historic sailing ship built in 1886 moored along a pier.

Discover the park's collection of historic vessels.

Volunteers in the hull of a ship

Lend a hand as a Volunteer at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park!

Illustrated Design of the words "better Lives Bitter Lies" interwoven with the Golden Gate Bridge

Listen to our national award-winning podcast on the social histories of San Francisco’s waterfront! Episodes here and on Apple Podcasts.

View of Hyde Street Pier and ships in the sunset

Answers to common questions about the Hyde Street Pier reconstruction project.

Colored postcard from the 1930s showing a view of Aquatic Park Cove

Explore the history and culture of the park.

Close-up of a child's hands as a child uses a marker to color a piece of wood.

Find information on school field trips and teacher resources.

a row of library books on a shelf

Access the rich sources of information about San Francisco and West Coast maritime history and culture.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Mailing Address:

2 Marina Boulevard,
Building E, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94123

Phone:

415 561-7000

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