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Pier 39

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Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco

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Pier 39

"sea lions, alcatraz, clam chowder, beautiful weather, touristy"(75 Tips)
"Awesome view of Alcatraz."(13 Tips)
"I love the seals and live entertainment."(13 Tips)
"The clam soup is a must!"(14 Tips)

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aprilkalinka ffApril 24, 2016
Great place! Love it!
Steven LimitoneJanuary 11, 2012
Lots of great places. None better than Scoma's for dinner! Try the Cioppino
SandrasticaSeptember 1, 2014
May be a tourist trap but really enjoyable too!
Ava RodgersOctober 5, 2014
It's $9 an hour to park in the lot, make sure you validate...you'll get an hour or 2 off.
Robert BelnapApril 22, 2012
Great places to shop and eat. Stay off the merry-go-round no matter how tempted you get.
kapi 8020December 9, 2017
A lot of shop and people
Maina KhojaJuly 12, 2015
Go in the afternoon and starving
Rachel GarciaJuly 25, 2018
Relaxing walk 🌸
I B R A H I MMay 7, 2017
Nice place
Anna EbersoleAugust 11, 2018
Everything
Betsy EMay 30, 2012
Go to the Crab House and get the basa. Amazing white fish!
jiresellOctober 5, 2016
Mostly just tourist shops. Good for people watching though.
Dave NathanMay 28, 2014
Check out the bathroom sinks while you're here.
BingFebruary 6, 2012
After you hit the racks, hit these Embarcadero eateries for some local fare: http://binged.it/yDyN04
Hard RockerMay 28, 2013
Been here 25+ times
AAA members can get 2 hours of free parking in the garage.
Dayana OliveiraOctober 17, 2014
Amazing view
Leonard Vincent LuzonJune 18, 2013
The clam chowder served in a sourdough is so awesome
Brandon CainJune 2, 2016
Shops, eats, and funny sea lions
Joe VDecember 31, 2010
candy baron on the lower deck has the biggest collection of taffy I've ever seen! huge collection of candy.
Nick CoccoMay 26, 2010
Walking down the pier line is a good way to see things in San Fran and the Street Performers are amazing.
Jen SApril 24, 2011
Tarantinos is one of the only places that doesn't use canned clam chowder, and it's amazing!
Taffy RogersSeptember 14, 2014
Sea Lion Pier Group
Liz SolisMay 25, 2014
The clam soup is a must!
Andy BenedettoAugust 21, 2014
Love this place
Artem AbramyanAugust 21, 2014
Must have place, especially for tourists
Rustam AmonovAugust 1, 2014
Good wine in The Wine
Zila AlonsoNovember 21, 2015
Christmas lighting event
Le JordanJanuary 17, 2018
I could watch the sea lions for hours.
Angelos NMay 20, 2012
One of my favorite parts of San Francisco. Go see the sea lions!
ForrestJanuary 29, 2015
So many delicious Seafood options.
NabeelJuly 1, 2011
Check out the pics of famous people at the Lefty Store. Ned Flanders beats them all.
Jamie OdellJuly 6, 2013
No sea lions on July 6th. Sign says they come back at the end of August. Who knew?
Michelle WahlbergSeptember 14, 2010
The Wharf It was Great! We had a really good time riding the trolley, hopping on and off--Thanks Baby!!
Jonathan ChizickJuly 14, 2012
The restrooms on the second floor on the North end have shorter lines
ᴡ TrujilloMay 7, 2011
Make sure to see the cute sea lions who sun bathe near neptunes palace
SamanthaFebruary 20, 2011
Dont eat or let your kids eat the candy from the statue dancers!! And say haaaiii to the sea lions for me.
Benjamin LeeNovember 29, 2012
Don't eat bread while you walk. Just saw a sea gull land on a girls shoulder and steal her food
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Pang*\(●ω●)/June 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Signature place of San Francisco. Let's enjoy the sun and sea lions!!
Joel OlesonFebruary 26, 2012
Bark at the sea lions and they will back back if they hear you.
Koen BlanquartOctober 2, 2014
Feel like a see lion, have a nap in the sun here.
AbdullahDecember 16, 2022
I love this place ❤️
Jose CapoSeptember 11, 2011
visit the Musée Méchanique for free (but bring quarters!!)
YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011
Show your super strength at the “Frequent Flyers” trampoline attraction here!
Benedict CorpuzNovember 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Prime space for people watching. There are Tourists galore!
Chiara PappalardoMay 6, 2012
one of the most wonderful place in this wonderful city!!!!
David WettonJune 5, 2017
Very touristy but nice vibe...
Maria BeltranMarch 24, 2013
The Sea Lions are sooo cute and noisy
Miracle DayJune 30, 2011
The sea lions are congregating for the March. Join us here at Pier 39 on 7.7.11 for #MiracleDay
Krupa PatelFebruary 16, 2019
Clam chowder in sour dough bowl
Laurabeth RichJune 26, 2013
Go by guest services for a coupon book!

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