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Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00
Visit the Hyde Street Pier ticket booth to purchase a ticket to explore the historic vessels. Cash and credit/debit cards with Visa/Mastercard logo are accepted. Credit/Debit cards preferred for payment.
Entrance to the ships is free for supervised children 15 years of age and younger.
Types of Entrance Fees:
$15 Individual Entry Pass - valid 1 through 7 days:
Per person fee for visitors to the historic ships. Non-transferable. Valid for San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Annual Pass - $45:
Valid for San Francisco Maritime National historical park one year from month of purchase. The pass is non-transferable.
America the Beautiful: The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series.
A pass is your ticket to free entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Passes are available for purchase at Hyde Street Pier.
For IndividualsAll visitors over the age of 16 need an entrance pass, including vehicle passengers. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. Credit/Debit cards preferred for payment.
Entrance to the ships is free for supervised children 15 years of age and younger.
$15 Individual Entry Pass - valid 1 through 7 days
Per person fee for visitors to the historic ships. Non-transferable. Valid for San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands PassCovers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Visit the Hyde Street Pier ticket booth at 2905 Hyde Street, San Francisco CA 94109 to purchase a ticket to explore the historic vessels. Credit/Debit cards are accepted and preferred for payment. Entrance to the ships is free for supervised children 15 years of age and younger. Types of Entrance Fees $15 Individual Entry Pass - valid 1 through 7 days America the Beautiful: The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series. A pass is your ticket to free entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Learn more >> In 2023:
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Last updated: October 3, 2024