The ship’s physical address is Pier 45, The Embarcadero. However, this address usually doesn’t work well with GPS devices. Try “166 Jefferson St, San Francisco” as your coordinate; this is Boudin’s Bakery on the corner of Jefferson and Taylor, one block from the suggested parking lot, Shed A.

From south: Take 280 North past 6th Street, 280 then becomes King Street which leads onto the Embarcadero. Stay on Embarcadero past Pier 39 – it becomes Jefferson Street near Fisherman’s Wharf. Turn right onto Taylor Street, and you will see Shed A ahead for parking.

From north: From the Golden Gate Bridge, remain on Marina Blvd. It will turn right at the Safeway; make an immediate left at the light, onto Bay Street. Remain on Bay Street until Taylor, then turn left. About three blocks ahead on Taylor is Shed A for parking.

From east: Take the Fremont exit off the Bay Bridge and follow the ramp, staying to the right for Folsom Street. Turn left at the light onto Folsom, and after about three blocks turn left again onto the Embarcadero. Stay on Embarcadero past Pier 39 – it becomes Jefferson Street near Fisherman’s Wharf. Turn right onto Taylor Street, and you will see Shed A ahead for parking.

2. Where can I park my car? When does the parking lot open and close?