Entertainment
Pier 39
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Pier 39 is a vibrant shopping and dining complex on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, famous for its resident sea lions that lounge on floating docks. Visitors can watch these boisterous animals, enjoy street performers, shop for souvenirs, and dine at seafood restaurants with bay views. The pier also serves as a departure point for bay cruises to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Its lively atmosphere and family-friendly attractions make it a must-visit destination.
Don't miss
- Watch hundreds of sea lions barking and sunbathing on the K-Dock floats.
- Take a bay cruise from Pier 39 for views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city skyline.
- Browse unique shops and enjoy fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Pier 39
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inMuir Woods, Sausalito, Battery Spencer Premium Small-Group Tour4.9★ · 41 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$79 per personSee dates →
Best full dayMuir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)4.4★ · 5,182 travelers5–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$80 per personSee dates →
Top ratedGolden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz4.9★ · 1,311 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$119 per personSee dates →More attractions in Sausalito