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Waterfront · São Francisco, Califórnia
Fisherman’s Wharf e Pier 39
Waterfront on the São Francisco route: Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 is the sector of piers and seaside promenade associated with São Francisco’s port history
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About Fisherman’s Wharf e Pier 39
Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 is the sector of piers and waterfront promenade associated with São Francisco’s port history. Pier 39 extends the walk over the water.
The scene includes boats, pier structures, and platforms where sea lions often gather, though their presence is not guaranteed. The interest is in the waterfront ensemble; restaurants and shops can provide support but are not the main attractions of this circuit.
To plan a visit to Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, combine the walk with another point in the northern city, keeping Alcatraz boarding separate, which departs from Pier 33. The walk can continue along public piers, observing how the shoreline design changes from one pier to another.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1½ to 3 hours.
Best time
To visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, choose the morning to start the circuit without compressing the following stages.
How to get there
Muni and historic F streetcar to the Fisherman’s Wharf area.
Tip
Sea lion sightings vary; plan the visit independently of whether the animals are present.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fisherman’s Wharf e Pier 39
Do the sea lions always appear?
The animals’ use of the platforms varies.
Is this the Alcatraz boarding point?
Alcatraz departs from Pier 33, at a different point on the waterfront.
How much time to allow for Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39?
For Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, allow 1.5 to 3 hours.