Books · Ferry Building Marketplace
Book Passage
on Ferry Building, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent bookstore on the Bay side of the building, facing the ferry docks. Handy for a paperback before a ferry ride or a San Francisco title to take home as a gift.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–5pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–5pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–5pm
- Thursday
- 10am–5pm
- Friday
- 10am–5pm
- Saturday
- 9am–5pm
- Sunday
- 11am–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near San Francisco Ferry Building (1 min walk) and Salesforce Tower (11 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The marketplace's preferred lot is ProPark at Embarcadero & Washington: $20 for the first hour, $14 with validation (validations come with purchase at most shops and the Farmers Market Info Booth). Embarcadero BART/Muni station is about a block away, the F Market streetcar stops out front, and the California Street cable car serves the building.
- Ferry Building shops
- The building is open daily 6am–10pm and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas; individual shop hours vary and were not posted on the directory pages checked.
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Shops a few minutes away
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- Bernal CutlerySpecialty · One Ferry Building1 min walk
- BenedettaBeauty · One Ferry Building1 min walk
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- Hog Island Oyster CompanyDining · One Ferry Building1 min walk
Before you go
What are Book Passage's hours?
Book Passage is usually open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Book Passage?
Book Passage is at One Ferry Building in Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco. It's near San Francisco Ferry Building (1 min walk).
Is Book Passage open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Book Passage?
The closest option for Ferry Building Marketplace is The marketplace's preferred lot is ProPark at Embarcadero & Washington: $20 for the first hour, $14 with validation (validations come with purchase at most shops and the Farmers Market Info Booth). Embarcadero BART/Muni station is about a block away, the F Market streetcar stops out front, and the California Street cable car serves the building.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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