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April 24, 2025 – Temporarily Closed
Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf is temporarily closed while we move to our new home.

Reopening Late Summer 2025

Big things are coming—stay tuned for updates on our reopening and the launch of Umbrella Alley 2.0!
Thank you for your support as we take this exciting next step!

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Greetings from our Favorite City San Francisco!

Umbrella Alley is Temporarily Closed

Update: April 24, 2025

We’re on the move! Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf is temporarily closed as we relocate to a brand-new home.

Since opening in 2019, Umbrella Alley has become a beloved stop for visitors and locals alike—celebrated for its vibrant murals, community spirit, and Instagram-worthy art installations. While we’re sad to pause the magic, we’re thrilled about what’s ahead.

Umbrella Alley 2.0 is coming soon!

Stay tuned for reopening details, behind-the-scenes updates, and how you can be part of shaping the next version of this one-of-a-kind San Francisco destination.

Thank you for all the love and support. We can’t wait to welcome you back—with more color, more art, and even more joy.

Step into Umbrella Alley and immerse yourself in a world of color and creativity! This vibrant interactive mural and street art destination, located in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, is a must-visit for anyone who loves art and imagination.

The walls of Umbrella Alley are covered in murals and installations created by local artists, showcasing the diverse talent of the San Francisco arts community. And the overhead is adorned with a brilliant display of colorful umbrellas and balloons suspended in the air, creating a playful and dream-like atmosphere.

Explore some of the standout features of Umbrella Alley, including the Greetings from San Francisco postcard mural.

Each of these unique and imaginative installations will leave a lasting impression on visitors of all ages.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting San Francisco for the first time, Umbrella Alley promises to delight and inspire visitors of all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of this vibrant and colorful street art destination.

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Our Murals & Artists.

Ten murals are done and new murals by talented San Francisco artists are being worked on now.

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4-24-25 Umbrella Alley is temporarily closed as we move to a new location! Stay tuned for updates and the exciting launch of Umbrella Alley 2.0.

Umbrella Alley version 2.0 getting reassembled at our new home. Today’s project let’s get the VW surf bus installed. Original design for the bus @skyebot please keep checking in. We will reopen with some of the old and a couple new Murals. Plan is to open as we keep adding and building out the alley just like we did during Covid.

#fishermanswharf #sf #umbrellaalleysf #sanfrancisco #mural #muralpainting #version2point0 #skyebot #progress

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Umbrella Alley version 2.0 getting reassembled at our new home. Today’s project let’s get the VW surf bus installed. Original design for the bus @skyebot please keep checking in. We will reopen with some of the old and a couple new Murals. Plan is to open as we keep adding and building out the alley just like we did during Covid.

#fishermanswharf #sf #umbrellaalleysf #sanfrancisco #mural #muralpainting #version2point0 #skyebot #progress

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Getting some paint and color up on the walls. Umbrella Alley version 2.0 is starting to come together. No opening date yet stay tuned.

#umbrellaalleysf #version2 #fishermanswharf #fishermanswharf #muralpainting #bodyunderconstruction

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Getting some paint and color up on the walls. Umbrella Alley version 2.0 is starting to come together. No opening date yet stay tuned.

#umbrellaalleysf #version2 #fishermanswharf #fishermanswharf #muralpainting #bodyunderconstruction

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April 24, 2025 – we are Temporarily Closed and moving -

Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf is temporarily closed while we move to our new home. Big things are coming—stay tuned for updates on our reopening and the launch of Umbrella Alley 2.0!
Thank you for your support as we take this exciting next step!

#moving #umbrellalleysf #fishermanswharf #fishermanswharf #cuntofbeachstreet #angrymanchild #muralart #version2 #muralpainters #

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April 24, 2025 – we are Temporarily Closed and moving -

Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf is temporarily closed while we move to our new home. Big things are coming—stay tuned for updates on our reopening and the launch of Umbrella Alley 2.0!
Thank you for your support as we take this exciting next step!

#moving #umbrellalleysf #fishermanswharf #fishermanswharf #cuntofbeachstreet #angrymanchild #muralart #version2 #muralpainters #

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This spring 2025 we are all
#californiadreaming Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. 🌞 Take a good look as this amazing mural piece is going away soon.

The talented muralists that painted the letters in the word CALIFORNIA are:

C @gonebutnevermissed
A @maxehrman
L @rube.zilla
I @suzbaxart
F @danielleomalleeey
O @harumosato
R @nigelsussman
N @elliottcnathan
I @maxfieldbala
A @johnnydismal

And the word DREAMING also by the talented @maxfieldbala

Mural layout and typography by @toddbarbeedesign and @maxfieldbala

Project coordinator @brianhuberart
Projection outlines and project cheerleader @susanfabulous

Umbrella Alley. 757 Beach Street San Francisco Ca 94109 near Hyde St.

#mural #murals #muralart #muralpainting #muralsofinstagram #muralsdaily #spraypaintart #sprayart #spraycanart #sf #sanfrancisco #fishermanswharf #greetingsfromsanfrancisco #californiadreaming #wip #muralist #gonebutnevermissed #maxehrman #rubezillaart #danilleomalleeey #maxfieldbala #niguelsussman #elliottcnathan #johnnydismal #wallart #walltraveled #suzbaxart

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This spring 2025 we are all
#californiadreaming Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. 🌞 Take a good look as this amazing mural piece is going away soon.

The talented muralists that painted the letters in the word CALIFORNIA are:

C @gonebutnevermissed
A @maxehrman
L @rube.zilla
I @suzbaxart
F @danielleomalleeey
O @harumosato
R @nigelsussman
N @elliottcnathan
I @maxfieldbala
A @johnnydismal

And the word DREAMING also by the talented @maxfieldbala

Mural layout and typography by @toddbarbeedesign and @maxfieldbala

Project coordinator @brianhuberart
Projection outlines and project cheerleader @susanfabulous

Umbrella Alley. 757 Beach Street San Francisco Ca 94109 near Hyde St.

#mural #murals #muralart #muralpainting #muralsofinstagram #muralsdaily #spraypaintart #sprayart #spraycanart #sf #sanfrancisco #fishermanswharf #greetingsfromsanfrancisco #californiadreaming #wip #muralist #gonebutnevermissed #maxehrman #rubezillaart #danilleomalleeey #maxfieldbala #niguelsussman #elliottcnathan #johnnydismal #wallart #walltraveled #suzbaxart

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Umbrella Alley is Temporarily Closed

Update: April 24, 2025

We’re on the move! Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf is temporarily closed as we relocate to a brand-new home.

🎨 Umbrella Alley 2.0 is coming soon!
Stay tuned for reopening details, behind-the-scenes updates, and how you can be part of shaping the next version of this one-of-a-kind San Francisco destination.

Thank you for all the love and support. We can’t wait to welcome you back—with more color, more art, and even more joy.

No parking is available at the location

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Umbrella Alley is Temporarily Closed
As of April 24, 2025, Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf is temporarily closed while we move to a new location. Stay tuned for updates on our reopening and the launch of Umbrella Alley 2.0—featuring new art, fresh surprises, and even more color and creativity!

This is an attraction that is operated by volunteers, and artists and supported by your generous dollars!

Fall/ Winter 2024/25– 10:30 am to Sunset – Wednesday through Sunday.

Occasionally open on Mondays and Tuesdays during the Winter

Spring / Summer 2025 – 10 am to 6 pm DAILY. Occasionally open earlier and until sunset.

The facility is gated and closed after hours.

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Getting Here

The Cable Cars and many MUNI Bus lines plus the The F Line are now running with modified schedules.

The Powell / Hyde Cable Car ends across the street from our 757 Beach Street facility.

Helpful Hint: Lines to board the Cable Car from downtown San Francisco can be as much as a 2 hour wait during the Summer. Cash Fare: $8.00 one way.

BART to city then to Wharf: Take BART to the Embarcadero Station. Go upstairs and cross the street to the Ferry Building. In front of the Ferry Building, take the MUNI F / E Line Historic Street Cars to the last stop in Fisherman’s Wharf.

Our Wharf location at 757 Beach Street is 4 blocks West from last F / E Line stop.

Helpful Hint: The F Line experiences rider delays during the summer months due to full street cars so plan extra time.

Sfmta – MUNI: www.sfmta.com | (415) 673-6864.

Fisherman’s Wharf is easily accessible from all points in San Francisco via public transportation.
For specific route information, please contact the SFMTA -MUNI operates the Cable Cars, F Line and Bus System.

For all transit questions, including traffic information, public transportation schedules, directions, and routes, call Bay Area Travel Guide at 511 or visit www.511.org.

BART: www.bart.gov (415) 989-2278

Located in the Western end of the Wharf

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We do not have parking facilities at our location. Street parking is limited and meters last a maximum of 2 hours. We do not reimburse parking costs.

Paid Wharf area Garage Parking is available at:

Anchorage Shopping Center Garage: 500 Beach St San Francisco, CA 94133 Two blocks from our 757 Beach Street location.

Ghirardelli Square Garage: 900 Northpoint Street San Francisco CA 94109. Garage entrance is on Larkin Street between Beach Street and North Point Street. 1 1/2 blocks West of our location.

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Our Featured Mural

Instagram #umbrellaalleysf and #greetingsfromsanfran

Maxfield Bala’s mission working in Umbrella Alley in San Francisco was to paint a large scale Greetings From San Francisco Mural in the style of “Greeting From” poscards from the 40’s and 50’s.

The mural features the cities most notable iconography including the Golden Gate Bridge, City Hall, Coit Tower, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Ferry Building, Cable Car, Painted Ladies, Lombard Street, and The Palace of Fine Arts among many others. The mural measures 13′ tall by 18′ wide.