Pier 26

Pier 26 is a maritime structure at The Embarcadero in San Francisco built as a single-story timber construction with foundations extending over the water and concrete retaining walls supporting it. The facility offers significant indoor space that serves multiple purposes today and connects directly to street access.

This facility developed as part of San Francisco's early port expansion and became a focal point during the 1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike when longshoremen organized a major labor action. These events shaped the labor movement along the American West Coast for decades.

The building houses creative businesses like Shelton Studios that connect to the local arts scene through film and theater work. Artists and production crews use the spaces, adding to the cultural life of the waterfront.

The pier is directly accessible from The Embarcadero with easy entry to the waterfront area and surrounding harbor district. Visitors should know that access may vary depending on current activities taking place at the site.

Historic railroad tracks from the State Belt Railroad still run along the water-facing side of the pier, evidence of its past role in moving cargo between ships and the city. These rails are quiet reminders of the freight operations that once animated the harbor.

Location: San Francisco

GPS coordinates: 37.78870,-122.38800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42