Pier 39
- Address:Beach Street and The Embarcadero, San Francisco
- Hours:Open daily
- Admission:Free
Good for Families, Good for Kids, Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Good Place to Shop
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One of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, Pier 39 is a fun-filled multilevel waterfront complex, complete with shops, restaurants, lively street performers, a video arcade, and stellar attractions. An added bonus is its setting on San Francisco Bay, where you can take in panoramic bay views, fresh sea air, and watch hundreds of sunbathing sea lions lounging along its neighboring docks. From here you can see Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Families will have plenty of fun here. At the Aquarium of the Bay, watch sharks circle overhead and manta rays skate by, as conveyor belts guide you through glass tubes. A chariot awaits you on the two-story San Francisco Carousel, then whisks you past the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, other hand-painted city landmarks. Also - don’t forget to watch the sea lions. The slips on the bay can hold as many as 1,300 of the marine mammals, mostly between January and July or whenever they feel like getting some sun.
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Took the tour and did not get off the bus for the entire loop then repeated the loop and got off to see the sights. Very short wait times to get back on the bus and each tour guide was very informed on the area and the history which made it very interesting. Used the Hop on Hop Off aspect of the service as our main source of transportation during the 2 days we were sightseeing and would do it again the next time we visit. A huge value for the money!!
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Had a great experience on this tour. Victoria one of our tours guides was excellent very informative and funny at the same time. Would
highly recommend
An absolute godsend, the two day pass is worth every penny, with frequent buses and plenty of interesting stops. We stopped on the
bus for the whole trip the first day, and was
entertained by the knowledgeable guide "Mamma Vicki". It is worth pointing out, that it would have been worth spending a little bit more to include the Alcatraz excursion, which is practically booked out. Viator always
is very professional, reliable, and worth every
penny of their trips. We have used viator to book excursions in other countries, and have
never been let down. A credit to the tourist industry.
Practical Info
Pier 39 is located at the edge of the Fisherman’s Wharf district, near the beginning of the Embarcadero. The pier is also close to North Beach, Chinatown, Ghiradelli Square, and Fort Mason. The area is easily accessible via the historic F-Market streetcars, buses, and cable cars.
