The Golden Gate Fishing Boat
The Golden Gate is a historic fishing Monterey Clipper built in 1928 in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and is currently operated by Captain Sal Alioto. The Golden Gate has been in the Alioto family for three generations of fishermen and has been docked in the same berth since its construction.
Captain Sal is very proud of his Sicilian heritage. He was born and raised in San Francisco's North Beach and has kept the Golden Gate in ship shape all these years. Sal has passed his knowledge on to his son Nino to ensure the Golden Gate and its history continue through the next generation.
One would think that the Golden Gate fishing boat was named after the Golden Gate Bridge however, the Golden Gate Bridge was constructed in 1936!! After the construction of the boat in 1928! Legend has it that they named the bridge after this boat.
The boat's name, Golden Gate, came from the strait connecting San Francisco to the Marin headlands, which was named by Captain John Fremont in 1846.
About San Francisco Bay Boat Tours
When Captain Sal is not fishing he enjoys taking people out on tours and explaining the history of the San Francisco Bay.
San Francisco Bay Boat Tour
One-hour tour:
only $30/ person
6-person maximum
Meet Captain Sal at Fisherman's Wharf to board the Golden Gate at the Historic Fishing Boat row located across from 245 Jefferson St. on Pier 47.