I have not visited in many years and I live in San Francisco. I am so amazed by how it it has changed. My visit was for the famous seal lions sunbathing and they did not disappoint me. I got a photo of two seal lions "kissing" on the docks. Many new shops, attractions and activities to do. It is a must visit. read more

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It was a fun visit. I enjoyed walking around, shopping at a local store which had great deals, visited the sea lion view point and the aquarium. read more

Me and my girlfriend went to Pier 39 and it was really busy yesterday and their big Christmas tree was up and was really beautiful and lit up. We loved how many people and tourists there were around the area and there is definitely holiday cheer in the air and everyone had really good vibes Happy Holidays! read more

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After our long walk, we finally reached Pier 39 and able to use the bathroom. Yes, very busy and long lines. I see on Yelp there are two listings for Pier 39 and I apparently checked into both sometime in the past, so I'm just picking one with the most photos posted today. Pier 39 is probably one of the most touristy places you can go to in SF. As a San Franciscan, I only go here for my visiting friends, family and sometimes for my dog because he's an influencer (ha! satire at its finest) and we need to take photos. The holiday season is an exception because I like to see some holiday decorations and sometimes I feel nostalgia during the holidays. read more

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Very overly hyped. The restaurants are pricey and so are the shops. It's pretty packed here. There's lots of cheaper restaurants in the city that have better food. And if you want good souvenirs you can go down to Fisherman's wharf to some of the stands or even cheaper ones in Chinatown. You'll find almost anything there that you can get from the Pier at a way cheaper price and they're almost the exact same thing. Parking for the Pier is so expensive too. Definitely not worth it. read more

Love this area. Very clean, lots of shops to see, fun things to do. You can see both bridges from 39 and then a short walk to the delicious Ghirardelli center. read more

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Any questions can always find it on their website www.pier39.com There is a public restroom on the second floor , take the stairs or elevator. Restroom is located near the carousel ( facing the water bathrooms is to the left hand side ) Anytime your in SF don't forget to bring a light - medium jacket , it gets very cold and windy in certain parts of the Bay Area. Especially in the months of June -July it's hot everywhere else but SF it gets bone chilling cold . ( who knows now since the global warming change SF had been warmer then usual ) Tulip mania is mid February-Mid March No overnight parking at any parking structures. See some of my photos for quick glance on the pier parking info/ public transportation read more

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Touristy and crowded, but a great place to catch the sea lions. There were a good amount of vendors, food and otherwise. Well maintained (I didn't visit the restrooms, but hope they were better than the common area ones right outside of the pier). read more

Great place to get some great food, do some tourist things and see the seals. There are lots of great eats in the pier and some fun activities to do too. You can do the double decker buses, the ferris wheel, put a lock on the pier and enjoy some great street foods. They also have a few shops and souvenirs stores. They had a live magician show when I visited and there are some great views too. You can see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island from the pier also. read more

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You better get your wallet and card ready here! Lots of capitalism is going to entice you on this place! Only thing free here is the viewing of the sea lions! You also get a closer look of alcatraz here. See images and videoa for further information read more

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I haven't been to Pier 39 in sooooo long!!! But my husband surprised me for my birthday this past weekend and this was just what I needed! Although it was crowded, it was still a great time. We visited a few of the jewelry shops on the pier. Had coffee at the Biscoff coffee shop and then grabbed a few mini donuts from Trish's, and enjoyed the view of the beautiful water that surrounded the pier! Looking forward to coming back soon with our kids to enjoy it again! read more

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Great place to visit. There is boudin sf, trolly, double decker, carnival, seafood, etc. read more

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Cute and a lot of fun for the family. There's a little bit of everything for everyone here. If you dine at one of the restaurants, they will validate your parking. A definite must visit in San Francisco. read more

Beautiful Marina! Look, for transparencies sake, I do not own a boat and I do not sail so I can't speak to the quality of the Pier 39 Marina services, but I live nearby and often take a walk around Pier 39. I love the peaceful and tranquil look of this marina. With that said, I should mention that over the years I have met a few people who docked their boats there and they've told me that they were happy with the arrangements. The Marina surrounds PIER 39. The West Yacht Harbor is home to the famous San Francisco Sea Lions and it is also the general guest docking area. If you walk by there you are almost guaranteed to slow down and take a look at those big noisy creatures who seem to love to lay down all day! The Marina's East Yacht Harbor is for long-term and transient tenant boats. Sometimes the Sea Lions forget about this and venture to this area too! I may be imagining this, but it seems to me like during 2020 the number of boats that host overnight tenants increased, but I am just saying that based on my own observation. I do not even know if the harbor permits overnight residence. Next time you are visiting Pier 39 take a walk around the pier and check out the Marinas on both sides. read more

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Fun place to visit. the smell of those food.. urg yum! but my fav food to eat there is the Elote (corn cob). I just had one tonight, and now I'm craving more read more

San Francisco, in a nutshell! Its touristy. Its packed. Its interesting. Its diverse. Basically, it's a great place to visit, eat and shop. Just know that every shop on the Pier is going to be relatively expensive, with a few exceptions. We really enjoyed the Eagle Cafe, and the Biscoff shop. And, no trip is complete with visiting the sea lions, if they're in town! read more

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Only place in San Fransisco I'll go. LEAVE EARLY, get a good parking space and enjoy all the sights, smells (of food) and scenery. Seals aren't there in July I found out, sad. read more

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Breezy, sunny & beautiful. We enjoyed watching the sea lions, saw all the tourist gift shops,fast foods, restaurants & chains. Hard Rock, Bubba Gump, Chart House .... read more

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This is a fun tourist attraction in the harbor area. You will find lots of restaurants and snacks and shops . San Francisco souvenirs are everywhere. Lots of fun to watch the seals. read more

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This is one of ny all time favorite stops in San Francisco. A huge variety of shops. An entertainment stage. Merry Go Round. Plenty of fabulous places to eat. You will love it. I really loved the Christmas shop with hundreds of ornaments of all shapes and sizes. And a huge variety of theme ornaments to match anyone's interests. Makes great gifts. The incredible fresh fish at the restaurants. And a great variety of entertainment..An absolute must stop for the visitor. read more

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Located along the bay next to Fisherman's Wharf, there is plenty to see, eat, and buy. Nice place to spend the afternoon. read more

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A Beautiful Marina with the sea breeze, seagulls and boats with majestic views of San Francisco and Alcatraz. read more

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Pier 39 is a great spot to hangout, eat, shop, and have fun in San Francisco. There's something for everyone in the family to do. Make this one of your stops when you visit San Francisco. read more

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We stayed here a while ago but I was not able to write a review since we were traveling then so wanted to be sure to get it done now. This is a very nice marina in an amazing location. While there are swells, it is so nice to be able to stay in this location. We were up in the San Francisco area visiting friends and loved the ability to stay at the marina. The facilities are clean and handy. It is also so convenient to many places to see and things to do. You can go through the many interesting stores nearby, eat at the numerous places in walking distance or catch a cable car and go into the city. We enjoyed the tour, had a great seafood meal close and an even better Irish Coffee at the Burma Vista. It was so much fun and sailing out in the morning, getting to see iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. read more

Touristy for sure so we expected that going in, but watching the sea lions was such a treat and the whole pier was clean and had lots of touristy shops to visit. I'm from Illinois and was traveling with two teen daughters and we found plenty to keep us busy. We were there in November, which was pretty quiet. I imagine this place gets crazy during a heavy tourist season. Worth a visit if in SF. read more

A great section of San Francisco on the bay, near Fisherman's Wharf. It has all the shopping and restaurants you will need. Hard Rock Cafe is here, its always a stop for me in any city i go to. Plus, one of the great attractions here are the Sea Lions. They swim up to the pier and lay on the docks, a popular site for everyone to come and hear them bark, its hilarious, worth the visit here just for them. read more

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We had a wonderful experience with the team at Pier 39 Marina. We docked for the day. Simple and easy communication with the folks in the harbormaster's office. Great facility. Still allowed us to socially distance ourselves. We will definitely be back. I did shoot some video of our day including some drone shots of the marina. https://youtu.be/brjYxuOiQx0 read more

This place has lots of action - plenty of people, shops, restaurants, food stalls, activities, and my favorite - the sea lions. I didn't have any expectations about this place, as my only reason for wanting to visit was to see the sea lions I had heard about, and I was definitely blown away by how much there is to do at the pier. It makes for a fun day of exploring and dining. read more

Fun, Fun, Fun! Walking around you get the full San Francisco feeling. The Sea Lions and performers are awesome! Food is in abundance and plenty of sights to take picture of. One of the things you want to watch out for is parking, people break into cars hourly in this city and no one is safe smh read more

These facilities are top knotch!!!! Very clean and upgraded, close to all that is great about pier 39. The staff was very accommodating. A very special thanks to Marta! She was very helpful and so upbeat, just the kind of voice a sailor likes to hear and the person you want to see after a long day of sailing and getting beaten up on the beautiful bay! I will be back thank again Marta! read more

I love the staff of Pier 39 Marina. They are extremely nice and helpful, especially Becca! The harbormaster is also amazing. Thank you guys for everything you've been doing for Marina tenants read more

Cool place to visit. It was just me and my husband, but I think my kids would have loved the area. The seals are loud, but it's neat to watch them play/fight. The area also has lots of yummie restaurants- Crab House, Fog Horn...just to name a couple. It also has lots nice views. There was a silly magic man there during one of our visits, and he's really not a must see. read more

Pier 39 - Famous Seals - Marinas Near Me

Tourista madness but a must stop when visiting SF. Wait and buy your souvenir magnets here, you can get 4 for $10! Be sure to look at the seals an the merry go round. I heard its a haven for pickpockets so keep your purse and wallet close! read more

Tourist spot! Must get some clam chowder in a bread bowl and see the sea lions. There is an aquarium to visit as well. Some stores to look at as well. read more

walking down the piercing the seals and they're basically natural habitat funny was amazing never seen a seal up that close before ever they have a place to really relaxed the food on the walk was great you can get anything from hamburgers hot dogs to gourmet dishes you must try the bread bowl with clam chowder it is a signature ditch for the area they have Navy worship for your viewing pleasure as well. read more

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I love the ocean and so was really hoping I would enjoy my trip here, but the pier looked dank and dirty and depressing. It was less crowded than the other parts of Pier 39, so that's definitely a plus, but hovering over the water on the pier in the wet, cold weather, trying to catch a glimpse of a sea lion just wasn't all that exhilarating. read more

Pat, the harbor master in the office, was nothing but exceptional from the first phone call to inquire about a guest slip, to arriving and making us feel welcome and safe during our stay. Thank you, Pat. Fun Marina to experience the heart of San Francisco by the Bay. read more

touristy but I am a tourist visiting SF so I can't complain. You have the usual overly priced restaurant and souvenir shops. It is a great place to stroll for a few hours. Don't miss the sea lions! read more

Yes its a tourist spot but it has something for everyone and was a fun place to visit on our trip to San Francisco.

Very nice and convenient marina but awful place to spend the night. Currents and swells made us feel like we were sleeping in a washing machine. Did not know about the currents here. Would tie up for the day but not spend the night in the future. read more