The Cannery

La Cannery è uno spazio freddo nel Fisherman's Wharf che offre ristoranti, bar e piccoli negozi. A differenza della piazza Ghirardelli, è molto più freddo e tranquillo. Se hai bisogno di un posto per riposare o mangiare, vieni qui.

Not much going on here it seems, a few bars and small shops, but nothing too impressive. Part of SF history, though.

The Cannery is a nice brick building yet the shops seem to turn over fairly frequently. Still, find a little coffee shop and enjoy a moment here.

While visiting Fisherman's Wharf, you might want to make a stop at The Cannery. Now a shopping & restaurant complex, it is one of many San Francisco facilities which have been re-purposed & maintained over many years. Built by Del Monte in the early 20th century, this was once the world's largest fruit-canning plant. A mall, since the 1960's, the Cannery contains at least 30 shops & restaurants, including several locations for casual snacks or meals. The courtyard features vendors & sidewalk cafes. Lots of street performers are there, primarily to entertain the tourists....nothing special. The Cannery can be reached on the Hop On/Hop Off bus or by bus, cable car or street car.

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