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Heralded as the city’s number one attraction, Pier 39 is an amalgam of tourist attractions ranging from a top flight Aquarium, assorted shops and restaurants, and the ferry terminal to outlying areas like Marin County and Alcatraz. But mostly what it’s famous for is its loud pod of sea lions that call the floating docks off the pier home. Tourists clamor for the best shots and though touristy, it’s hard not to get sucked right in.
Though it is a tourist trap, we could not resist to have a peek on our 2008 return trip. I had a better zoom so figured on getting better shots of the sea lions besides, the walk to the Wharf area from downtown is a beautiful one. Leave a Comment
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 Great to watch. by K.Knight
These locals have taken over a marina that held boats and are an incredible natural attraction. Many people crowd around to see the sea lions, but many others never even realize they are there because they are well hidden on the left hand side of the pier.
When you visit the wharf, don't miss the sea lions! Leave a Comment
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 Many Memories and Clam
Chowders Here! by machomikemd, 4 more photos
Ride the carousel or watch the sea lions. There are more than 25 one-of-a-kind gift stores that carry automobile, Hollywood, and rock 'n' roll memorabilia, as well as flags of the world, Russian dolls, collectible knives, hammocks, kites, and more. But tha is not all. You will find more than 30 more stores, including the famous Na Hoku to shop for clothing, jewelry and toys. It is a great place to pick up high-end San Francisco souvenirs (really thinking of putting this as a tourist trap).
I have a different tip for the Famed Pier 39 Sea Lions, pls see it!
Hours: Open daily, shop hours vary
Cost: No admission fee Phone: (415) 705-5500Directions: "F" trolley from Market Street, or on the Powell-Mason cable car,Website: http://www.pier39.com/home.cfm Other Contact: Fax:(415) 981- 8808
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 Sea lions at Pier 39 by JanPeter74
Pier 39 is the spot where you can find hundreds of sea lions who made this place their "home". It's great wildlife watching, but quite noisy and smelly. Leave a Comment
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 with my Cousin at sea lions
rock Fisherman's Wharf by machomikemd, 4 more photos
Shortly after the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, these playful sea lions started arriving in droves, taking over K-Dock in the PIER 39 West Marina (this is due to available dock space, a plentiful herring supply in the Bay and the protected PIER 39 marine environment). K-Dock is now officially designated a "Watchable Wildlife" viewing area by the California Watchable Wildlife Project. The viewing deck, with seating in front of K-Dock, affords visitors the opportunity to comfortably watch the sea lions.
Arriving early in the morning ensures you a front-row view of the sea lions basking off the pier, but if you're here to shop -- and make no mistake about it, Pier 39 wants your money, pure and simple (I should include this in my tourist traps) Phone: (415) 705-5500Directions: The Embarcadero at Beach Street, SF, CA, 94133Website: http://www.pier39.com/home.cfm Other Contact: www.marinemammalcenter.org/learn
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 Pier 39 at night by shivan
Piers that become markets. How many times I encountered this, especially in England and here in the United States. Nothing original, then, but still pleasant to visit and maybe have a quality dinner as we did that night. Can't remember what we have eaten, but I enjoyed it, still remembering the filthy Korean in Monterey. Leave a Comment
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 The Pier by Carmela71
I guess you have to go and decide by yourself.
The main thing to do while there is to see the Sea Lions and them walk along the shopping area.
For many can be boring as it is all restaurants and shops, but the restoration that was done there is great. I did some sepia photos of here and it looks like half century ago.
Well done! (in marketing terms) to the brain behind this project!
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 Sea Lions at Pier 39 by spgood301
Ferries to Alacatraz and other places are just up the block at Pier 41.
Like Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 is quite touristy and can be crowded on the weekend. If that's your kind of thing, you'll love it. If not, you'll probably not want to spend much time there. Leave a Comment
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 Sea lions at Pier 39, San
Francisco, California by XenoHumph
Do not miss my sea lion travelogue!
If you want to know more about pinnipeds, such as the difference between a sea lion and a seal, go to http://www.pinnipeds.org/species/species.htm.
And if you cannot make it to San Francisco anytime soon, but cannot wait to see them, go to a webcam of the sea lions (I discovered that on VT Member Sims1 San Francisco page)!
Besides the sea lions, Pier 39 is a mega tourist trap, full of souvenir shops and too expensive restaurants (you pay for the view)! Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 705-5500Directions: Northern end of the San Francisco peninsula, East of Fort MasonWebsite: http://www.pier39.com
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Since 1990 the sea lions have been spotted out in PIER 39's West Marina. Every winter the population of these sea lions can increase by over 900 most of them males. They migrate south during the summer months for breeding season but you can still see a small group at the pier during this time. Leave a Comment
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