The area where writer and adventurer Jack London once raised hell now bears his name. It offers grand opportunities for kayaking around the harbor or strolling the waterfront, especially when the Sunday Jack London Square Farmers Market takes over. In early 2020, a 40,000-sq-ft, two-level food hall was being constructed at 55 Harrison St. Contemporary redevelopment has previously added a cinema complex, condo development and popular restaurants and bars.
A replica of Jack London’s Yukon Jack London's Cabin stands at the eastern end of the square. Oddly, people throw coins inside as if it’s a fountain. Another interesting historical stop, adjacent to the tiny cabin, is Heinold's First & Last Chance Saloon. Catch a ferry from San Francisco – a worthwhile excursion in itself – and you’ll land just paces away.
