Breakfast at Fisherman's Wharf

I recommend two places for breakfast around the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf area.  If you also want an Irish coffee with your brunch, then you must not miss the Buena Vista, where the Irish coffee was invented (or at least popularized).  

Sometimes, though, you just want a simple waffle or omlette to start the day.  If that's the case, then check out Joanie's Happy Days Diner at 1329 Columbus in San Francisco.  We'll post some pictures in a later post.  

Children are welcome at both places.

Argonaut Hotel, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco: The Pictures

Pictures from our stay at the Argonaut Hotel, between Ghiradelli Square and Pier 39 on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf:

The distinctive Argonaut star pillow in the room:

A seashell display on the 4th floor, by the elevators:

Down in the lobby -- a tic-tac-toe board game, which our 3 1/2-year-old son loved:

Festive lobby pics:

Toasty fire and interesting clock in the comfy lobby:

Another pic of the distinctive star on the bed:

Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum on Fisherman's Wharf is literally in the same building as the Argonaut Hotel.  It is a great museum; not too big and so you can see everything pretty quickly.  Awesome piece of history.

Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30AM, the museum offers a historic waterfront walking tour, led by a national park ranger (wide-brimmed hat and all)!  The tour is free.  The ranger meets to start the tour in the lobby of the Argonaut.

Chanty Singing at Hyde Street Pier

Tonight (October 3), at 8pm -- and every first Saturday of the month -- the Living Museum at Hyde Street Pier (part of the National Park Service) hosts chanty singing.  We've done this before; it is a lot of fun.  It provides a real taste of maritime history, and is fantastic in the atmosphere of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Wear warm clothes -- it is cold on the ship.  Also, bring your own mug (or a to-go cup) if you can -- for hot cider!

Call 415-561-7171 to reserve a spot.  See www.nps.gov/safr/historyculture/chantey-sing.htm for more details.