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PIER 39

Pay a visit to the home of San Francisco's sea lion colony at this waterfront

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San Francisco City Morning Tour

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Calvin,  United States United States
02 Jan 2026
Terrible
This aquarium is overdue for a major renovation. There was a long line to get in, and an even longer line to get out. The tunnel appeared drab and lifeless. With only one working elevator, the...
This aquarium is overdue for a major renovation. There was a long line to get in, and an even longer line to get out. The tunnel appeared drab and lifeless. With only one working elevator, the tunnel was completely backed up. It is not worth seeing.
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Alexander,  New Zealand New Zealand
08 Oct 2025
Excellent
Great trip, fulfilled life long dream to visit. Did not disappoint. Appreciate the remedial work being done.
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Danielle,  United States United States
28 Oct 2025
Average
Aquarium is really nice gift shop excellent but we missed our ferry didn’t realize we had to be there 30 min early
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About: PIER 39

Home to the Aquarium of the Bay, the Magowan’s Infinite Mirror Maze and many more attractions, San Francisco's PIER 39 has a lot more to offer than sea lions - although, you won't want to miss a peek at those pinnipeds sprawled all over the jetty.

Located at Beach Street & The Embarcadero, PIER 39 is a great family attraction in itself. Open late, this tourist hotspot is home to various waterfront bars and restaurants, retail stores, kiosks and food carts.
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Pier 39, CA 94133, San Francisco
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