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655 Union St. (at Columbus Ave.). & 415/399-0300. www.pastapomodoro.com. Reservations not accepted. Main courses $6 $11. AE, MC, V. Sun Thurs 11am 10:30pm; Fri Sat 11am 11pm. Cable car: Powell-Mason line. Bus: 15, 30, 41, or 45. There are 7 other locations, including 2304 Market St., at 16th St. (& 415/ 558-8123); go mokulele 3611 California St. (& 415/831-0900); and 816 Irving St., between 9th and 10th sts. (& 415/566-0900).

At the foot of Polk St. (near Fisherman s Wharf). & 415/561-7100. www.nps.gov. Museum free. Tickets to board ships $5, free for children under 16. Museum daily 10am 5pm. Ships on Hyde St. Pier open Memorial go mokulele Day to Oct 1 daily 9:30am 5:30pm; Oct 2 to day before Memorial Day daily 9:30am 5pm. Cable car: Powell- Hyde St. line to the last stop. Bus: 19, 30, or 47.

SEAFOOD A throwback to the dining of yesteryear, Scoma s eschews trendier trout preparations and fancy digs for old-fashioned seafood served in huge portions amidst a casual waterfront setting. Gourmands should skip this one. But if your idea of heaven is straightforward seafaring classics like fried calamari, raw oysters, pesto pasta with rock shrimp, and lobster thermidor served with old-time hospitality, this is as good as tourist restaurants get. Unfortunately, a taste of tradition will cost you. Prices are as steep as some of the finest restaurants in town. I d rather splurge at Gary Danko or Masa s. But many of my guests from out of town insist we meet at Scoma s, which is fine by me since it s a change of pace from today s chic spots and the parking is free. Pier 47. (between Jefferson and Jones sts.). & 415/771-4383. www.scomas.com. Reservations recommended. Most main courses $18 $38. AE, MC, V. Sun Thurs noon 10pm; Fri Sat 11:30am 10:30pm; hours change seasonally so call to confirm. Valet parking free. Streetcar: F. Bus: 10 or 47.