Things to do in the Financial District

It empties out after work, which makes the Ferry Building and the waterfront a pleasure on weekends.

5 places to start in the Financial District

Ferry Building

The food hall inside is open every day. On Saturday mornings the farmers market spreads out around the building, and it's the best in the city.

Official site →Photo: JaGa, CC BY-SA 4.0

Transamerica Pyramid

The tower itself is closed to visitors. At its base there's a small grove of redwoods with benches, and anyone can walk in.

Official site →Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 2.5

Tadich Grill

California's oldest restaurant traces its start to 1849. Take a stool at the long wooden counter on California Street and order the cioppino.

Official site →Photo: Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0

Exploratorium

Hundreds of hands-on science exhibits fill Pier 15 on the Embarcadero, and adults enjoy them as much as kids do.

Official site →Photo: Amy Snyder, CC BY-SA 3.0

California Street cable car

The line that starts at California and Drumm Streets is the least crowded of the three. It climbs straight up Nob Hill.

Official site →Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hotels in the Financial District

Staying over? These are the picks from our guide, Top hotels in San Francisco's Financial District, ranked by rating and location, and Dyme members see private rates on each. You can also browse every San Francisco hotel guide or search hotels on Dyme.

This weekend in the Financial District: October 2–4

35 things on: 7 tours, 4 classes, 2 parties and 7 free. Listed by day and start time.

Friday, October 2

Saturday, October 3

San Francisco Financial District Self-Facilitated Scavenger HuntAugmented reality city clues.TourMarket St &From $125View listing →Farmers MarketsLocal farm tastings.Shopping1 Ferry BuildingView listing →Ferry Plaza Farmers’ MarketGourmet waterfront market.ShoppingSan FranciscoView listing →Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Celebrating Latine MakersLatine food market & crafts.ShoppingSan FranciscoFreeView listing →HIIT BootcampHigh-intensity rooftop workouts.8 Mission StView listing →Edible Excursions Presents Ferry Building Tasting Tour + Alcatraz ExcursionHistoric food hall & bay views.Tour1 Ferry BuildingView listing →Ferry Building TourHistoric waterfront food walk.Tour1 Ferry BuildingView listing →Amalia Avendano, Tonantzin Cooking DemoOaxacan flavors live.ClassOne Ferry Building #50FreeView listing →Foodwise Demo: Amalia Avedano, TonantzinTraditional Oaxacan cooking.ClassOne Ferry Building #50View listing →Foodwise Demo: Raquel Goldman, Norte54Modern Mexican baking demo.ClassOne Ferry Building #50View listing →Raquel Goldman, Norte54 Cooking DemoModern Mexican baking demo.ClassOne Ferry Building #50FreeView listing →Piano Lounge Happy HourPiano lounge & steaks.Bar555 California St Concourse LevelView listing →Felicia Chiao: Not Too Sweet — Opening ReceptionDream worlds, sharp edges.Art40 Jessie StView listing →Live Music Saturday Ft. S.R. LawsSinger-songwriter & craft pints.MusicOneView listing →

Sunday, October 4

On all weekend

No set start time for these, so go when it suits you.

Listings by Outgoing, refreshed twice a day. Times and prices can change, so check the listing before you go.

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