Ripley's Believe It or Not to Close Fisherman's Wharf Site
The Jefferson Street attraction will shut its doors for good on December 1, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Visitors to Fisherman's Wharf will lose a long-standing landmark when Ripley's Believe It or Not closes its doors on December 1, 2026. The Odditorium at 175 Jefferson Street is ending its nearly 60-year run in the district.
Why it matters
The closure leaves a massive 13,366-square-foot vacancy in one of the city's highest-traffic tourist corridors. It remains to be seen what will replace the attraction, as the landlord now moves to market the space for new retail, restaurant, or entertainment tenants.
The property at 175 Jefferson Street spans 13,366 square feet, including 2,100 square feet on the ground floor. It is currently unknown which businesses are being considered for the site by Blatteis Realty Co.
The players
Ripley's Believe It or Not
The entertainment company that has operated the Odditorium in Fisherman's Wharf since 1967.
Blatteis Realty Co.
The commercial real estate firm responsible for leasing the 13,366-square-foot space.
The details
The Odditorium first opened its doors at 175 Jefferson Street on February 2, 1967. Before closing on December 1, 2026, the company is hosting a silent auction for selected exhibits and artifacts. Blatteis Realty Co. is now actively marketing the multi-level property to prospective tenants.
Timeline
February 2, 1967: The Ripley's Odditorium opened at 175 Jefferson Street.
October 15, 2026: The company announced its upcoming final closing date.
December 1, 2026: The Ripley's San Francisco attraction officially closes.
Across the Bay
The attraction traces its local roots to the 1939-1940 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island. This closure marks the end of a physical presence in the city that spanned more than half a century.
If you visit on December 1, 2026, admission is priced at $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. You have until that date to participate in the ongoing silent auction for exhibits and artifacts.
The takeaway
The closure signals a major shift for the Jefferson Street corridor as a prime retail space hits the market. Keep an eye on new filings from Blatteis Realty Co. to see if the property is subdivided or leased to a single large operator.
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