Places

A Sense of Place, a Sense of History

San Francisco Maritime uses its iconic setting and unmatched resources to offer exceptional opportunities for public education in maritime history and tradition.

The Aquatic Park National Historic Landmark Historic District, envisioned in 1866 and built in the 1930s as a WPA project, includes Aquatic Park cove and beach, viewing stands, the Maritime Museum Building, speaker towers, and ancillary buildings within landscaped grounds. Originally designed for recreation, the district continues to allow an urban audience to enjoy a variety of scenic and recreational opportunities.

The Haslett Warehouse (now the Visitor Center and Argonaut Hotel) and exhibits provide context for understanding maritime heritage and support park operations.