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USS Pampanito

USS Pampanito is a museum in San Francisco, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf · San Francisco, CA

Why you should go…

USS Pampanito is a World War II submarine docked at Historic Pier 45 on Fisherman's Wharf and operated as a museum by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. The submarine made six patrols in the Pacific and sank six ships, and it is a National Historic Landmark. Visitors board the boat on a self-guided visit with a 30-minute audio tour, and the pier has a visitor center and gift shop. It is open daily from 10am to 6pm, with last boarding at 5:30pm.

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