Pier 39

San Francisco, California

4.0/5

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Pier 39 is an outside shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California.

So many activities! If you're taking a down day from more strenuous adventures, then this a worth-while walk through during your visit to SF. Whether you want to hunt for trinkets in souvenir shops or photograph sea lions, this is a great place to spend some time wandering in San Francisco. Lots of great food and people watching!

Click here for more information. PIER 39 Beach Street & The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94133

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Andy

Pier 39

10/22/20

It's an easy place for kids to explore. You can see a lot of sea lions. Is very touristy.

4.0

Andreas Brokalakis

Pier 39

09/22/20

I understand that this place may be an attraction to people with families that want a quick getaway but for someone looking to explore San Fransisco and the magnificent nature around it, it has little to offer and much less to make him/her excited.

2.0

Crystal Sibson

Pier 39

08/13/20

This is a must do if visiting San Francisco. There were lots of seals relaxing on the docks and many shops and restaurants nearby

4.0

Elena P

Pier 39

08/01/20

The bungee jump thing!!! That literally made our trips to Pier 39 as kids. My cousins and I would do flips on it. We also like the shop with the realistic food magnets.

5.0

Natalie F

Pier 39

08/01/20

Along with Fisherman's Wharf, this is a must do while in SF! Street performers, harbor seals, and lots of restaurants and shops!

5.0

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