We heard about this from brochures and other information and knew we had to stop and see it. As we got off our tour bus and headed down Pier 39 we knew we are getting close could we could smell them. LOL We could also hear them as they were very noisy. We got down to the viewpoint in man there were a lot of them. We took a few snapshots and also a short video to show the folks back home. But definitely recommend this to anybody wanting to see the sea lions up close and also get to see the beautiful Pier 39.

Pier 39 is an iconic tourist destination in San Fran, but if you accept that it is designed for tourists and take it at face value, you will have a great time. There is a multitude of restaurants to choose from, lots of shops and a couple of rides (including a huge carousel) for the little kids. There are often street performers too. Great for any time of day but we personally loved it at night with all the pretty lights and the fun atmosphere.

We visited in the pouring rain so there was no one else around. I'm sure it's normally a busy vibrant place. It was worth visiting just to see the sea lions and it's a must visit if you're in the city

This is San Francisco's famous tourist hubs, with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, and many more. There are public parking lots in the area, so finding one should not be hard. As to the shops, they sell pretty much the same thing, so check out and compare the prices first before buying whatever you want. Don't forget to see the sea lions that have been visiting SFO bay since 1990 and try the popular clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. 😀

First Visit to San Francisco and was expecting more from Pier 39! A lot of restaurants and some cheap shops. Not that many restaurants that suited us and all very expensive. Shops tourist stuff and worth a wander but only once! Breeding season for the seals so not many to see on our visit.

Was as touristy as I was expecting lotsa flashy op shops selling ticky tacky San Fran souvenirs and clothing spattered with the usual foodie haunts you would expect on a pier in good ole USA. One saving ,maybe two the seals were worth a pic and the mini donuts above average. Gotta admit dud by SF cap , hot sunny day my excuse 😎. Still a stroll along the pier is warranted if just for a peek.

In order to save money on parking, go to pier 39 parking website and book a parking spot for $20 Otherwise it’s 10$ per hour with maximum $50 for the day. Also It’s much safer in the parking garage than on the street. Take advantage of the gocity pass. Depending on how long you stay there are many options to explore San Francisco 😊

Pier 39 was not far from our cruise terminal and we had some free time off the ship so decided to have a wander. Two floors of food and drink outlets, shops, entertainment offers something for everyone. The views across the bay are incredible and then the sealions are a must see. You can hear them before you see them - a great experience to see them so close

Crowded and overpriced but lots of activities. Magic shop and juggling performances for the kids, tasty craft beers and local seafood for the adults. Lots of sea lions barking and fishing nearby. Brown pelicans flying overhead.

You need more than a day; so much to see and do. See the seals, Alcatraz, good food, souvenirs for everyone, great picture spots. Try to get your souvenirs on the side streets or Chinatown, much cheaper than pier 39. You can take a ferry to islands across the bay and Sausalito.