🎯 Activity
Pier 39 & Sea Lions
Watch hundreds of sea lions basking on the docks and explore the lively pier.
Typical duration
60 min
Price
Free to watch; shops and food extra
From port
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Transfer time
8 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Anytime; sea lions most numerous January–May
Getting there from the port
Walk north along the Embarcadero from Pier 27
🚌 Best transport: walk💶 Cost: Free; 8-minute flat walk