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Fort Mason

Fisherman's Wharf

Brave the famously cold waters of this protected cove where historic ships bob and the Art Deco Maritime Museum watches from shore. The calm, wave-free waters draw swimmers, paddle-boarders, and kayakers chasing that addictive rush of open-water swimming with Golden Gate Bridge views.

Cold water swimming
Historic ships
Maritime museum
Paddle-boarding

Tips

🌊"highly addictive" — Pacific Open Water Swim Co.
💎"one of the city's gems" — visitor review
🥶water temp 49-65°F — wetsuit recommended

Fort Mason

Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Upcoming at Fort Mason

Thursday, Jun 11
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens

Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens

June 11 at 2pm

Restore an 1850s garden hidden at Fort Mason, pulling invasive weeds and replanting natives alongside fellow volunteers. It's hands-on history with dirt under your nails and bay views overhead.

Friday, Jun 12
Fort Mason Food Truck Gathering

Fort Mason Food Truck Gathering

June 12

Fort Mason's Friday food truck gathering brings international flavors and live music to the waterfront. Grab a bite, settle in with the sounds, and soak up those bay views.

Black Point Historic Gardens

Black Point Historic Gardens

June 12 at 9am

Get your hands dirty restoring a hidden 1850s garden tucked inside Fort Mason. Help remove invasive plants and restore native species while soaking up waterfront views—no experience needed, just a love of greenery.

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