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Pier 39
and 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, water-view restaurants, art galleries, live entertainment, carousel rides, Bay cruises, an aquarium and special attractions — including more Sea Lions than you can count :)

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.



Shopping on Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco

Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay
415-623-5300
Get an up-close view of thousands of marine animals as you walk through 300-feet of crystal clear tunnels surrounded by Sharks, Eels, Octopuses and more. Fun for kids and adults alike :)

Other Fun Pier 39 Attractions
In addition to the world-famous Sea Lions, other fun attractions at Pier 39 include the San Francisco Carousel, Turbo Ride, Studio 39 Magic Carpet Rides...and more.

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.

View of Sailboats , Sea Lions and San Francisco Bay

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



Pier 39 Restaurants
Click on the link below for a list of Fun Restaurants at Pier 39.
Pier 39 Restaurants

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

San Francisco Pier 39 View from the Bay

SF Pier 39 View at Sunset

 

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FREE Entertainment
Sea Lions at Pier 39

Sea Lions sunning themselves on the docks at Pier 39 in San Francisco. Click here to see more Sea Lion photos.

Be sure to check out Pier 39's
Sea Lions. They're very entertaining — not to mention LOUD — and have become quite a draw to tourists and locals alike.

Click here to see more
Fun Sea Lion Pictures


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

Click here for More Info and Pictures of Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo


Blue & Gold Ferry at Pier 39, San Francisco

San Francisco Bay Cruises
on Blue & Gold Fleet Ferries
Blue and Gold Fleet
415-705-5555

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

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.


Merry Go Round on Pier 39 in San Francisco

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


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

More Info
Pier 39
415-705-5500

 

 

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