Start your Ferry Building adventure hungry—this 1898 beauty is basically San Francisco’s snack pantry, packed with indie bakers, cheese whisperers, and the Bay’s freshest oysters. Swing by on a Saturday morning if you can; the farmers’ market spills onto the promenade, handing out peak-season samples like you’re family. Between bites, look up: the soaring arched nave and clock tower rival any European train station for selfies. When you’re happily stuffed, grab an espresso to-go and step outside to watch ferries glide across the bay—trust me, it’s the perfect “I-love-this-city” moment.