Nautical Shopping for the Holidays!

Want to give that special salt a gift with a nautical twist? Check out the Maritime Store at the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco where you will find everything from classic model yachts to decorative compasses, barometers, and even nautical weathervanes!

Pucinella's Pen Set, a beautiful s-shaped writing box, ink glass pen, and glass rest - something every captain should have.

Published: December, 2002

Want to give that special salt a gift with a nautical twist? Check out the Maritime Store at the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco where you will find everything from classic model yachts to decorative compasses, barometers, and even nautical weathervanes!

You will find an extensive selection of maritime books gracing the shelves of the Maritime Store. You are guaranteed to find the perfect something for that maritime guy or gal in your life, beautiful coffee table books, maritime fiction and literature, as well as reference and "how to" books from sailing for beginners to tying knots. The Maritime Store also has a great selection of kids nautical books and toys!

The Maritime Store is located at the Hyde Street Pier where you will find the historic ships that once graced the San Francisco Bay. The Hyde Street Pier is operated and maintained by the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. All proceeds from the merchandise you purchase at the Maritime Store goes towards the restoration and preservation of the ships and the "Age of Sail" maritime education programs.

Order by phone 415.775.2665 or visit www.maritime.org/maristore.org

The Maritime Museum Store, near San Francisco's Aquatic Park, the place to go for nautically minded Holiday shopping

Fisherman Balance Toy. Will this fish ever be caught? Articulated fisherman balances on its stand, gently lowering and raising his rod. Patience is what fishermen are known for and good balance is what they need.