USS Pampanito, San Francisco

Wonderful piece of history! Located in the middle of the touristy location of San Francisco - Pier 45. Parking nearby is scarce, you may consider parking further away and taking a cable car or a bus to get there. Self-guided tour recordings made by actual crew of the submarine are available - a QR code to access them is available at the ticketing Over a thrilling experience since the submarine is in the water, you get to hear water hitting the side of it and rocking it left and right It's quite cramped inside, in case you are claustrophobic! Masks are required to enter into the submarine

Having never experienced being on a sub before, this was a very interesting experience. I like that it’s self guided, unfortunately they don’t offer Internet connection to download their audio guide. Anyways just wandering around in the sub was fun, and trying to imagine what it was like to be stuck on that ship for weeks and weeks and months on end with a group of 70 other people. I don’t know how they didn’t go crazy, but a great experience. Oh my goodness, could you imagine sleeping over a torpedo??!!

It was a great place full of rich history but is not for the faint if heart as it is hard to maneuver and I would say is only for true historical lovers. But it was super cool and compared to other places is the area is pretty cheap. Overall a 10/10 place to visit!

The Pampanito is kept in really really great condition. It's a little pricey to get on board considering the USS Hornet is $5 cheaper but if you love submarines it really is a must see. The downside being is that there's a good amount of components blocked off. With good reason of course it's a museum piece but just as a warning before taking your kids. 👍👍

I loved it, what a fascinating tour of a WWII Diesel Sub. On top of its historic value it was also used in the movie "Down Periscope" which I realised after. The ticket cost is 25 dollars and its frankly worth it. The tour is well guided with audio and I was guided by a veteran Submariner so I discovered so much extra on a first hand basis. It was a real highlight of my trip.