Matching historical resilience (eg, outliving the Embarcadero freeway) with persistent visibility along the Market Street corridor up to Twin Peaks - the Ferry Building enjoys iconic status in the city.
The inside was revamped in the last decade and hosts a variety of high-end shops. Outside, the Neoclassical Beaux-Arts design is a highlight along Embarcadero. The Ferry Building is also a transit hub within the Bay Area - connecting the Muni (Buses, Metro and Streetcars) and BART to a variety of Ferry Services.
Be sure to check out the Vaillancourt Fountain across the street.
Address: 1 Ferry Building, SF, CA
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferry_Building