Today marks the first day of recreational salmon fishing, and Fisherman's Wharf boat operators are eager to start taking out passengers. Jacky Douglas, captain of the Wacky Jacky, and Frank Rescino, captain of Lovely Martha, both say they're hoping for bountiful hauls this year. “They’re predicting a really good one," Rescino said. "It’s hard to say until it opens. We predict the best, but you can’t guarantee anything. We guarantee to give you our best effort in trying to catch a fish." Douglas said, "It’s based on the runs modeled in 2014 for the returns of the salmon to the rivers." She explained that more than a million salmon are expected to be swimming this year (more details on the 2015 outlook here). The season runs through November. "I’m excited about getting out," Douglas said. "Predicting a great season makes me happy, of course."

Any time someone brings up Fisherman's Wharf, every single San Franciscan lets out a groan. Sure, they'll confess, they go there every once in a while for In-N-Out, but other than that, they think it's a total tourist trap, a waste of time, and one of the worst things about SF. Well, sorry, but I'm here to tell all of San Francisco that when it comes to your snobby thoughts about Fisherman's Wharf, you're totally and utterly wrong.

Sure, nostalgia plays a part in my love of Fisherman's Wharf (I used to spend hours upon hours there as a kid, watching street performers, raiding toy/candy stores, or winning tickets at the arcade that used to be where Hard Rock Cafe is), but the truth is, even as an adult, there's super-cool stuff to eat, drink, and do there. So yeah, I think Fisherman's Wharf is totally underrated. Not convinced? Here are 11 reasons why it's definitely The Best.

Special Event Notice: Embarcadero Sunday Streets, March 8th

The Sunday Streets season will kick off on The Embarcadero on Sunday March 8th.  Sunday Streets creates miles of car-free streets for people to get out and be active in diverse San Francisco neighborhoods. People bike, walk, dance, and play; non-profit, health organizations and local businesses offer free activities and share information about their services during the event.
 

Sunday Streets: Embarcadero

by Stan Parkford

http://www.barbarycoastnews.com/2015/02/19/embarcadero-hosts-sunday-streets-opener-march-8-no-vehicles-allowed/

Original article at: http://www.barbarycoastnews.com/2015/02/18/fishermans-wharf-and-union-square-announce-theyre-dating/

Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square make a cute couple – they’re promoting romantic things to do in both neighborhoods. 

Origial story at: http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-trb-san-francisco-hotel-zephyr-20141117-story.html

Original Article at: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/real-estate/2015/02/radisson-fishermans-wharf-hotel-zephyr-sf-zetta.html

The Radisson Fisherman's Wharf will soon transform into a different hotel entirely.

Original Post at : http://familyfoodandtravel.com/2015/02/visit-fishermans-wharf-as-a-fun-family.html

There are a few things that are infamous about San Francisco and the Bay Area. Visiting Fisherman’s Wharf when in San Francisco for a sure fire way to please everyone. Not only do you have great history to learn, you have amazing food, shopping and fun sites for the kids.

Original Article at: http://www.globest.com/news/12_1047/sanfrancisco/hotel/Rebranding-Underway-at-Radisson-Fishermans-Wharf-355378-1.html

SAN FRANCISCO—The Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf will soon be redeveloped an rebranded, and emerge as Hotel Zephyr.

Original article at: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hotel-zephyr-fishermans-wharf-to-shake-up-the-san-francisco-hotel-scene-with-adventurous-twist-2015-02-17?reflink=MW_news_stmp

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 17, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Davidson Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with acclaimed international design firm Dawson Design Associates to launch Hotel Zephyr, an upscale hotel property with a fresh and irreverent twist. As one of the rare waterfront hotels in San Francisco, Hotel Zephyr will offer a one-of-a-kind hotel experience in the heart of the city’s iconic tourist attractions.

With more than 30 locations across the state, Boudin Bakery is a California classic for sandwiches, soup, salad and of course fresh-baked sourdough. Founded in San Francisco in 1849, Burgundian master baker Isidore Boudin sought to combine French breadmaking techniques with the sourdough popular among Californian gold miners. To this day, every single loaf of sourdough produced by Boudin uses the original yeast-bacteria culture, maintained through the centuries for a distinctive, instantly-recognizable taste.

What better way to celebrate more than 165 years of San Francisco sourdough tradition with a meeting at Bistro Boudin, the bakery’s flagship facility? The 26,000-square-foot facility has a café, museum and a fine-dining restaurant with stunning views of Alcatraz, Angel Island and the rest of the scenic San Francisco Bay. The main dining room seats up to 270 for dinner and 400 for cocktail receptions.

Locals are Invited to Experience Romantic Dates in San Francisco’s Most Iconic Neighborhoods

Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square SF have announced their newly budding romance shortly after they “matched” on the dating app Tinder. What started as a few friendly messages has now blossomed into a full-on fling. The two districts will be courting throughout the entire month of February.

 By Jessica Kwong

When Lacresha Whitfield brought her daughters to Pier 39 last year to write letters to Santa as part of a more-than-century-old U.S. Postal Service holiday campaign, she never expected that their wishes would come true.

Recalling how the San Francisco family received anonymous gifts in the mail that were exactly what the girls had asked for -- a Monster High doll for Mackenzie, now 8, and puzzles and blocks for Madison, now 2 -- Whitfield said they decided they had to come back this year for another dose of Christmas magic.

Fall’s annual crab frenzy is upon us — like the Beaujoulais Nouveau release, only much, much better.

“Fishermen are happy, customers appear to be happy, so we’re just swamped,” says a tired-sounding Angel Cincotta of Alioto-Lazio Fish Co., a seafood supplier on Fisherman’s Wharf.

Baked Goods

Your smell-eat-shop adventure would not be complete without a bakery. Boudin’s sourdough bakery on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco has a demonstration bakery, an eatery, and of course a shop so that you have a legitimate excuse for going there besides stuffing your face.

http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2014/11/13/commercial-crab-season-to-get-cracking-saturday/

By Marissa Ortega-Welch

 http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dbd1e57475421edda9326f451&id=44c442254b&e=