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Elephant Seal Tours, Ano Nuevo

 

S.F. Bay Area — California
San Francisco
San Francisco Attractions

Pier 39
— Aquarium of the Bay
— Fun Shops & Restaurants
— FREE Street Performers
— World-Famous Sea Lions

Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Pier 39
Beach Street &
The Embarcadero, SF
(near Fisherman's Wharf)

415-705-5500

San Francisco's No. 1
Tourist Attraction

Pier 39 is San Francisco's No. 1 Tourist Attraction. Located just two blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, the two-level waterfront complex features over 110 Specialty Shops, FUN Restaurants, Art Galleries, Live Entertainment, Theater 39, Carousel Rides, Bay Cruises & Thrilling Boat Rides, Aquarium of the Bay and special attractions — including SF's famous "barking" Sea Lions.

Pier 39 is popular with tourists and locals alike - it's a fun place to spend the day with family and friends - Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA

Shopping on Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco



Get tickets to Aquarium of the Bay and Behind the Scenes Tours at Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Aquarium of the Bay
Visit the Aquarium of the Bay and see its NEW Exhibits featuring Jellies, Giant Octopus and local and exotic Land-Dwelling Animals.

Get an up-close view of thousands of marine animals as you walk through 300-feet of crystal clear tunnels surrounded by sharks, bat rays, eels... and more. Fun for kids and adults alike :)

Beautiful fish at Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA


Other Fun Pier 39 Attractions
In addition to the world-famous Sea Lions, other fun attractions at Pier 39 include the San Francisco Carousel (pictured below), Turbo Ride, Theater 39, Bungee Ride...and more!

Carousel - Merry Go Round on Pier 39 in San Francisco

Theatre 39 at Pier 39, San Francisco, California

Our favorite stores at Pier 39 include the magical Fairyland, Enlightenment (Asian-themed gifts and Lefty's (left-handed gifts).

Fun Stores at Pier 39 - Lefty's, San Francisco, CA

"I'm a Lefty... and Proud of it!" Gifts
More "I'm a Lefty" Gifts


View of Alcatraz from Pier 39 in San Francisco

Panoramic Views
Walk to the very end of Pier 39's dock to see stunning views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, San Francisco Bay, and the City skyline — it's a great place to hang out for people-watching. And don't forget your camera.

Pier 39 is also one of the best viewing areas to see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels over San Francisco Bay during the annual Fleet Week Celebrations.

Walk to nearby Fisherman's Wharf and sample San Francisco's famous Dungeness Crab.



SF Pier 39 View at Sunset

Fun Events / Customized Tours
Host a Team-Building Event at one of Pier 39's waterfront restaurants or at its popular aquarium.


Another Fun SF Bay Area "Animal" Attraction
Note: If you like Sea Lions, you may want to visit the Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo State Reserve. Unlike San Francisco's Pier 39 Sea Lions which grow to between 350-1,000 lbs, Elephant Seals can weigh between 3,000-5,000 lbs each and reach up to 16 feet.

Aggressive Male Elephant Seal during Mating Season at Ano Nuevo State Reserve

More Info and Pictures of Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo


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Pier 39 is popular with tourists and locals alike - it's a fun place to spend the day with family and friends - Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA

Free Entertainment at Pier 39 - enjoy live performances - magicians, jugglers, mime artists, comedians and more - San Francisco, California

Pier 39 Attraction Pass
Pier 39 Attraction Pass

Save on FUN Pier 39 and San Francisco Attractions with the Pier 39 Attraction Pass

Pier 39 Sea Lions with SF Ferry Boat in Background

Sea Lions at Pier 39
— FREE Entertainment

Be sure to check out Pier 39's famous Sea Lions as they bark and play in the sun — they've become one of San Francisco's most popular attractions, drawing millions of visitors from around the world.

More Info on Pier 39's
Sea Lions

More Fun Sea Lion Pictures

View of San Francisco Skyline and Pier 39  Sea Lions


Free Entertainment at Pier 39 - enjoy live performances - magicians, jugglers, mime artists, comedians and more - San Francisco, California

World-Famous Street Performers
Enjoy San Francisco’s world-famous street performers — Magicians, Jugglers, Mime Artists and Comedians. Shows are FREE to the public.

Daily Show Times
12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm & 8:45pm.

Additional shows are scheduled in the evening during the Summer season.

See World-Famous Street Performers at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA


Blue & Gold Ferry at Pier 39, San Francisco

San Francisco Bay Cruises
on Blue & Gold Fleet Ferries
Blue & Gold Fleet Ferries offer Fun Bay Cruises to Angel Island, Sausalito and Tiburon. Ferries depart directly from Pier 39.

RocketBoat Rides
RocketBoat Rides on SF Bay — FUN for thrill-seekers!


Visitor Center and Cyber Cafe at Pier 39, San Francisco

Visitor Center and Cyber Café
Stop by the Visitor Center and Cyber Café for maps and info on San Francisco, and to access the Internet.

Pier 39 is open daily.


Pier 39 Restaurants
Pier 39 Restaurants

Wines of California Wine Bar at Pier 39, San Francisco, CA

Player's Sport Bar & Grill, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA

Crowds at Pier 39 - San Francisco's top tourist attraction


Holiday Harmony & Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pier 39
Pier 39's festive Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa always draws a crowd. The festive multi-cultural celebration showcases Christmas, Chanukah and Kawanzaa. Pier 39's Holiday Harmony features Bay Area groups performing seasonal favorites from around the world.

More Info on Pier 39 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony


San Francisco Pier 39 View from the Bay

Pier 39 Tip
Save on Fun — AAA Card

Show your AAA card and enjoy exclusive values every day when you shop, dine and play at Pier 39.

  • Save 20% on dining at seven select restaurants
  • Save $3 on a Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise
  • Save 10% on food, nonalcoholic beverages, and merchandise at Hard Rock Cafe

Pier 39's Save on Fun
415-705-5500

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Pier 39
415-705-5500


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