There are many tour bus loading/unloading zones at Fisherman's Wharf for tour buses to use for their clients.  In addition to the loading zones, there are also metered on-street parking spaces at Fisherman's Wharf for tour bus parking. These spaces give tour buses a place to layover after unloading passengers while they wait for when they will be done with their tour or bay cruise and ready to be picked up again.  

Summary of the metered tour bus spaces

• Four-hour time limits
• Reserved for tour buses only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (violators can be reported by calling Central Station at 415-553-0123)
• The spots are approximately 60 feet long 
• The rate is $5 per hour
• New parking meters that allow payment by coin, SFMTA Parking Cards or with a credit/debit card
• SFMTA Parking Cards can be purchased at numerous locations, including the nearby Walgreens on Jones and Jefferson streets. These spaces are open to general parking after 7 p.m.
• For Pier 39: The turnout loading zone directly in front of Pier 39 can only be approached from westbound on The Embarcadero. If traveling eastbound on Beach Street, turn right on Taylor or Powell Street, left on North Point Street, then left onto The Embarcadero. Do not stop in the red zone on The Embarcadero in front of Pier 39. Metered bus parking is available nearby on the south side of North Point Street just west of Kearny Street.
  • Tour bus metered parking spots (four-hour time limits) at Fisherman’s Wharf:
    Address                                              Side of Street                     Space
    600 North Point Street                              North                                   3
    2700 Jones Street                                    East                                     2
    2600 Jones Street                                    West                                    3
    199 North Point Street                              South                                  7
    2506 Mason Street                                   East                                     1

In June 2013, sidewalks on Jefferson Street between Jones and Hyde Streets were widened to create an improved pedestrian, bicycle and visitor experience by narrowing the roadway. All motor vehicles are discouraged on Jefferson Street between Powell and Hyde Streets, which has been converted to two-way traffic. Motorcoaches are encouraged to use Beach, North Point or Bay Streets instead of Jefferson Street.

To download the 2014 San Francisco Motorcoach Guidelines please click here. 

Fisherman's Wharf Tour Bus Loading Zones and Metered Tour Bus Parking Zones

pdf Tour Bus Loading Zones Map 2015 (332 KB)

For Wharf Operators:
Map locations A, B, 2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 18, 19 renew on odd years in May/June
Map Locations C, D, 3, 9, 10, 13 renew in even years in May/June