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The Port of San Francisco Port of San Francisco is responsible for 7.5 miles of San Francisco waterfront. Each commissioner is appointed to a four-year term.
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The Port of San Francisco is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners, each of whom is appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City's Board of Supervisors. The Port Commission is responsible for the seven and one-half miles of San Francisco Waterfront adjacent to San Francisco Bay, which the Port develops, markets, leases, administers, manages, and maintains. Its jurisdiction stretches along the waterfront from Hyde Street Pier on the north to India Basin on the south.

08/03/2026

From training to a career on the waterfront. ⚓️

The Port of San Francisco’s Rising T.I.D.E.S. Internship and Mentorship Program helps prepare participants for careers in the trades through on-the-job training and mentorship from journey-level Port tradespersons.
 
For David McNeil, the program opened the door to his next step. After completing Rising Tides, David was promoted to a Pre-Apprentice Waterfront Steward Ambassador and then to General Labor Apprentice with the Port.
 
Congratulations to David and the entire Rising Tides graduating class! 👏Thank you to Supervisor Shamann Walton and Port Commissioner Adams for joining us to celebrate this accomplishment.

07/31/2026

Introducing Lips by fnnch, the newest sculpture to join the Big Art Loop - Portside.

Bold, playful, and impossibly photogenic, Lips brings a pop of color to San Francisco’s waterfront. 💋💋💋

The Big Art Loop - Portside transforms the city’s iconic waterfront into a premier open-air gallery, and big things are the way! More sculptures are landing on the waterfront soon! Stay tuned!

🎨 Lips by fnnch
📍South Beach Harbor

📸 From the archives: The Embarcadero, 1935The first photo offers a view of the Ferry Building, while the second zooms in...
07/30/2026

📸 From the archives: The Embarcadero, 1935

The first photo offers a view of the Ferry Building, while the second zooms in on the pedestrian bridge and vehicle underpass. In the background, the Bay Bridge is under construction.

A glimpse of San Francisco’s waterfront as it looked in 1935.

Source: Open SF History

07/29/2026

🌊 Calling all Blue Economy innovators. 📣

If you’re building the future of clean energy, ocean technology, sustainable seafood, maritime innovation, or other Blue Economy solutions, the Port of San Francisco wants to help you grow on the waterfront.

Up to 50% off select waterfront leases is now available for qualifying Blue Economy companies.

Hear from Kirsten Southey, the Port’s Blue Economy Representative, about how this initiative is creating new opportunities for innovators to thrive on San Francisco’s waterfront.

Learn more at sfport.com/blueeconomy
Or contact Kirsten at [email protected]

Meet the 2026 Rising T.I.D.E.S Interns!Over the past two months, the Port of San Francisco has welcomed a new group of h...
07/29/2026

Meet the 2026 Rising T.I.D.E.S Interns!

Over the past two months, the Port of San Francisco has welcomed a new group of high school Maritime Interns, college Office Support Interns, and aspiring tradespeople in the Maintenance Laborer/Gardener Program to gain hands-on experience on the waterfront. As we reflect on an incredible summer, we’re proud to celebrate their growth, hard work, and contributions.

Swipe through to meet our Office Support Interns and see the departments they have supported throughout the summer. You'll also find our Maritime Intensive Interns and Maintenance Interns together as a team!

Learn more about the Port’s Rising T.I.D.E.S internship program: sfport.com/risingtides

📸 Strike a pose with San Francisco's newest landmark. 💋Join Big Art Loop and the Port of San Francisco as we unveil Lips...
07/21/2026

📸 Strike a pose with San Francisco's newest landmark. 💋

Join Big Art Loop and the Port of San Francisco as we unveil Lips by fnnch, the newest sculpture to join Big Art Loop - Portside.

Celebrate with an evening of art, community, and free professional portraits in front of the sculpture. Meet the artist, capture the moment, and stay for a reception as we welcome Lips to San Francisco.

📍 South Beach Harbor
🗓️ Thursday, July 30
🕔 5:00 - 7:00 PM

This free, all-ages event is open to everyone. Bring your friends, your family, or just yourself! We'll see you there!

Learn more about the Big Art Loop - Portisde: https://downtownsf.org/things-to-do/big-art-loop-portside

The Port of San Francisco is preparing the waterfront for sea level rise! We want to hear from you! Take our short water...
07/20/2026

The Port of San Francisco is preparing the waterfront for sea level rise! We want to hear from you! Take our short waterfront surveys and tell us what makes the Embarcadero and South Beach areas of the waterfront special for you.

📝South Beach Coastal Resilience Project:
https://sfport.fillout.com/southbeach

📝Downtown Coastal Resilience Project:
https://sfport.fillout.com/t/vZjpmggML1us

Your feedback will help shape the waterfront’s future!

🐾 Coyote Safety Reminder 🐾It’s getting warmer, which means more time in the parks—for us and for wildlife.Port park visi...
07/17/2026

🐾 Coyote Safety Reminder 🐾

It’s getting warmer, which means more time in the parks—for us and for wildlife.

Port park visitors should follow these guidelines to reduce potential coyote-human conflict:

✔️ Never feed a coyote!
✔️ Keep all dogs leashed and cats indoors. Short leashes are best.
✔️ Observe trail closures and signage alerting the public where coyotes may be present or denning.
✔️ Yell, clap, make yourself appear large, and slowly walk away if approached by a coyote. If you have a dog with you, make sure it is leashed, and if the dog is small, pick it up. Be particularly vigilant during early mornings and evenings when coyotes are most active.

If a coyote is exhibiting abnormal behavior, call SFACC: (415) 554-9400.
For more information, visit sfrecpark.org/1399/Urban-Wildlife

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