Washington Square: The Heart of North Beach

Getting There

• BART

  From Berkeley, head to the nearest BART station, which is Downtown Berkeley Station. Take the BART train towards San Francisco/Daly City. After approximately 20 minutes, get off at Embarcadero Station. Once at Embarcadero, transfer to the Muni bus or streetcar. If you choose the bus, catch the 8, 10, or 12 lines towards the Fisherman’s Wharf area. Get off at the stop closest to Filbert St & Stockton Street.

• Bus

  From any location in Berkeley, find the nearest AC Transit bus stop. Take the 51 line towards San Francisco. The bus ride will take about 30-40 minutes. You will get off at the stop that intersects with Market Street. From there, walk to the Embarcadero and transfer to the 8, 10, or 12 Muni bus. Get off at the stop at Filbert St & Stockton Street.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from a local bike-sharing service. Start by heading towards the Berkeley Marina, then follow the Bay Trail towards San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge (note that there are bike lanes). After crossing, navigate towards Fort Mason and down to the waterfront. Continue on to Fisherman’s Wharf and follow the signs to Filbert St & Stockton Street.

• Walking

  If you’re feeling adventurous and are near the waterfront, a long but scenic walk is possible. Start at the Berkeley Marina and head towards the water. Walk along the shoreline towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Once across the bridge, continue walking towards Fisherman’s Wharf; from there, you can walk to Filbert St & Stockton Street. This would be a lengthy walk, approximately 2-3 hours, so ensure you're prepared.