August is typically a scorching month for most of California and the western United States, so if you’re looking for beautiful weather and unique things to do, San Francisco is the perfect place to visit.
With an average August temperature of around 70 degrees, spending time in San Francisco is ideal, especially in the Financial District (FiDi). FiDi is the main business district of the city, home to San Francisco’s tallest buildings, including the uniquely shaped Transamerica Pyramid.
The Embarcadero waterfront borders FiDi to the east, an excellent location adjacent to the famous Ferry Building, historic restaurants, the San Francisco cable car line, and one of the best dispensaries in the city.
Ferry Building
The historic Ferry Building, originally used as a central transportation hub before the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, now serves as home to farmers’ markets, restaurants, music events, and more.
August Events at the Ferry Building
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of the top farmer’s markets in California. Nearly 40,000 shoppers converge each week to shop for locally-grown high-quality food.
August Hours
Tuesday 10am – 2pm
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Saturday 8am – 2pm
Ferry Fridays feature live music from 3-6 pm at the Ferry Building’s back plaza. Relax with beautiful views of the Bay after stopping by 2ONE2 Dispensary (located conveniently nearby at 212 California St) and enjoying the music from live local bands and DJs.
August Schedule
8/6 – The Sun Followers
8/13 – Bay Area Jazz Mobile – Gaea Schell and her band
8/20 – BFF.fm DJ Miles Otway
8/27 – Aki Kumar
Fog City Flea takes place on Sundays at the Ferry Building. It features locally handcrafted jewelry, new and vintage clothing and accessories, and unique one-of-a-kind items. Fog City Flea can be found at Shop 37 in the Ferry Building.
August Schedule
Sundays, 10am – 5pm
Seafood Restaurants
San Francisco’s ideal location on the Bay offers proximity to some of the best seafood available. Stop by one of the many highly-rated fresh seafood restaurants in the Financial District.
Tadich Grill is the longest operating restaurant in San Francisco. It opened in 1849 and is currently open for business after a hiatus due to Covid-19. Patrons rave about the cioppino, one of their many famous seafood dishes.
Leo’s Oyster Bar is another locally loved seafood restaurant. While Leo’s is pricey, the atmosphere and food will create a fantastic culinary experience you won’t forget. So if you’re looking for a memorable meal, Leo’s won’t disappoint.
San Francisco Cable Car
Whether you are a visitor or a local, taking a ride on one of the famous cable cars is a fun way to get around the city. You can pick up the cable car at California and Kearny streets, one of several stops. Pro tip: skip the ticket booth lines and buy directly from the conductor. Be sure to have exact change!
Cannabis Dispensary
While you are in the FiDi, stop by the 2ONE2 Dispensary, the only dispensary in the Financial District. It is conveniently located close to the Ferry Building at 212 California Street. Whether you are looking to purchase for recreational or medicinal use, they have a great selection of high-quality products to meet all of your needs.
2ONE2 features concentrates, edibles, pre-rolls, and more. If you’re short on time, you can order online and pick it up in the store. They also feature daily specials, and if you’re unsure of what you need, their highly trained experts are there to help you out.
Giants Games
The San Francisco Giants play at the beautiful Oracle Park, located on the Embarcadero. The stadium is uniquely situated on the Bay, and you’ll see boats waiting nearby to scoop up any foul balls or home run balls out of the water. Also, be sure to have some of the famous garlic fries, made from California-grown garlic!
The Giants are known for their energetic, passionate fans, and there is nothing like singing your lungs out at the Seventh Inning Stretch during one of their exciting home games.
August Giant’s Home Game Schedule:
8/1 – vs Houston Astros
8/10 – vs Arizona Diamondbacks
8/11 – vs Arizona Diamondbacks
8/12 – vs Colorado Rockies
8/13 – vs Colorado Rockies
8/14 – vs Colorado Rockies
8/15 – vs Colorado Rockies
8/16 – vs New York Mets
8/17 – vs New York Mets
8/18 – vs New York Mets
8/30 – vs Milwaukee Brewers
8/31 – vs Milwaukee Brewers
Final Thoughts
San Francisco is a uniquely beautiful city with endless opportunities for dining, entertainment and shopping. The Financial District’s waterfront location offers myriad activities in one convenient area, and August is an ideal time to visit.
Whether you’re attending an event or simply taking in the sights, the possibilities are endless in the heart of the Golden City.
