South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Java House
Established 1912
Good food here! The oldest eatery on San Francisco's Embarcadero, Java House has served breakfast and lunch at this Pier 40 location since 1912. The classic menu appeals to all who have stopped in from sailors, longshoremen, tourists and politicians including cultural celebrities Herb Caen, Harry Bridges, Carl Wheat, to baseball's Joe Dimaggio and Willie Mays. Its hosts through time represent those who sail the seas: Italians, Portugese, Norwegians, Irish, Scots and Greeks. The waterfront has undergone dramatic change, but the Java House's vintage appearance, friendly welcome and great eats remain.
Dedicated March 27, 6009 (2004) by
Yerba Buena #1 of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampsus Vitus
Credo Quia Absurdum
Erected 2004 by Yerba Buena Chapter of E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings . In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1785.
Location. 37° 46.879′ N, 122° 23.268′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is on The Embarcadero near Townsend, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pier 40, The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Whaling Out of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Ghost Ship - Lydia (within shouting distance of this marker); Townsend Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shipbuilding at Steamboat Point (about 300 feet away); Remnants of Rincon Hill (about 500 feet away); Building the Seawall (about 600 feet away); The Alaska Packers (about 700 feet away); Orlando Manuel Cepeda (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.