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The southeastern waterfront: Third Street, bay-shore parks and neighborhood festivals.
Bayview-Hunters Point covers San Francisco’s southeastern waterfront, and its shoreline parks are the main draw for families. Heron’s Head Park, run by the Port of San Francisco at Cargo Way and Jennings Street, is a 22-acre open space that attracts more than one hundred bird species, and it has an EcoCenter with a classroom. India Basin Waterfront Park at 900 Innes opened in October 2024. Recreation and Parks plans to join it with the neighboring India Basin Shoreline Park to make a continuous 10-acre park on the bay.
Muni’s T Third Street light rail is the main way in. It runs along 3rd Street through Mission Bay, stopping at UCSF/Chase Center, and continues south through the neighborhood to its terminal at Bayshore Boulevard and Sunnydale Avenue. SFMTA lists several bus routes in Bayview, including the 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express. Heron’s Head is a good place for a bird walk with binoculars, and the India Basin parks are a good stretch of shoreline for a stroll.
Sources: Port of SF, Heron’s Head Park, SF Rec & Park, India Basin, SFMTA T Third, SFMTA Bayview.
About Bayview-Hunters Point
Bayview-Hunters Point is the city's southeastern corner, along the bay south of Islais Creek. Third Street is its main street, served by the T Third Muni Metro line.
Its waterfront parks include Heron's Head Park and India Basin Shoreline Park.
Our neighborhood lines are based on DataSF's Analysis Neighborhoods, adjusted where visitors use a smaller area or a different name: Dogpatch and Fisherman's Wharf stand on their own, and the Richmond and the Sunset are each kept whole.
What to See
Heron's Head Park and EcoCenter
A 22-acre bayfront wetland park at the foot of Cargo Way with trails, picnic spots, a fishing pier and good bird watching. The solar-powered EcoCenter beside it runs free science programs; check its public hours first.
India Basin Waterfront Park
The southern half opened in October 2024 with two piers, a floating dock, restrooms, an accessible walkway and the historic Shipwright's Cottage as a welcome center. Later phases are still being built, so expect some fenced areas.
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
A state park on the bay with picnic areas and grills, a public fishing pier, shoreline trails, bird watching and kite flying. Open sunrise to sunset, with dogs allowed on a short leash. Parking and restrooms on site.
Things to Do
Heron's Head Park Nature Exploration Area
An outdoor nature play space for kids and families, built by SF Rec and Park, the Port and SF Children and Nature, steps from the EcoCenter. Pair it with a walk on the wetland trails to look for shorebirds.
Fish from the Pier at Candlestick Point
The park's public pier is open for fishing, and the state says you can fish from the pier without a license. Anglers over 16 fishing from the shoreline need one. Bring your own gear; the park closes at sunset.
Where to Eat
Old Skool Cafe
Nonprofit soul food supper club with live jazz every night and some dishes based on youth recipes. Dinner only, Wednesday to Saturday, 5 to 9 pm. Entrees run about $22 to $30, and there is a mac and cheese side.
Cafe Alma
Large coffee shop and event space near India Basin Waterfront Park serving all-day breakfast, panini, salads and smoothies. Most items cost roughly $8 to $13, so it suits a snack stop around a shoreline walk.
All Good Pizza
Casual Bayview pizza spot, operating since 2012. Two whole pies on its menu page cost $16 and $18. Hours are not posted online, so call 415-933-9384 first.
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