During the pandemic I try to enjoy “formerly crowded” places...This is definitely one of them. And ironically, we found some cool shops, restaurants, and more.The best part was leaving in the pedicab at the end of it all...

I live here near by.despite the pandemic. You can still go walk about.little tip about where to park...side streets west of piers and boardwalk. FREE! O and Alcatraz has a ferry boat leaving the dock.but the old holding cells are under construction. For a bit. Great tour when open 100%.you get a personal audio tour guide with headphones

Theres something for everyone in the wide range of shops and restaurants. We tried clam chowder from both restaurants at the front, and the one upstairs on the left was the big winner for flavor, texture, and bread quality. The one downstairs is larger.

Awesome place even during covid all is great, leave the hot dog vendors alone there making a living like everyone else.

Pier 39 is the go-to place for hamburgers, drinks, fries, and pretty much everything! Shopping is super convenient and the people are friendly. This place is full with street performers!! Super cool!!!

Great place. The pier 39 is a must spot to visit during your stay in San Francisco. You can find a lot of restaurants and original souvenirs stores. Also you can take a boat tour. You can see the sea lions. You have a view of Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, and Oakland Bay Bridge.

This is a must visit landmark in San Francisco. If you are driving, then car park cost would be high so finding a cheaper parking lot is essential. Otherwise, park further from the Pier by the roadside. We parked our car at the multi-storey parking lots directly opposite of Pier 39, and need to keep an eye on the time based on the hourly rate. The Pier is very crowded since it is weekend. There are lots of restaurants and souvenir shops inside, Dryers ice cream is a must try as well!

Food is always delicious it was empty due to the corona. It is still the pier and at Christmas time brings the festive out of you. Dont forget to go say to the seals

This place is nice, you can take the whole family, for shopping, eat drink and snacks, I liked the Christmas store all year round!! Clean and safe, you gotta wear a mask at all times!!

Being from the East coast, I used to come to San Francisco on vacation every couple of years & even though I find Pier 39 to be very popular to the tourist crowd & hasnt changed much since I first was there in 85.Since moving here (in the East Bay) 10 years ago, Ive been one other time besides this visit. And I must say, I found it quite nice going when there were only a few tourists bombarding the place. So if youre a local who doesnt like going to the tourist spots due to the tourists, now is the time to go but dont plan on eating there as theres not much open, although Guridelli Square is perfect for food options and not too far away.

Plenty of fun shops and a variety of food choices. The view from the end of the pier is awesome too. Great place to spend an afternoon. The public restrooms were very nice and clean. Security and maintenance personnel were visible and available.

It is touristy. Did all of my touristy gift shopping there. Lovely views. Pet friendly. A bit pricey. Ride the cable car down to the end of the line and do all the tourist attractions. The sea lions are endlessly entertaining for any age.Wear your sunscreen and bring a coat.

Great! Too many stores to visit in 8 hours! So much good food! Lots of great souvenirs!

I went during covid. Not busy wich was good. Lots of cool restaurants n stores .best street hot dogs ever!!

My favorite place to come to even though Im from Hayward. Saturday and Sunday are the best days to come out to the wharf, not just because of the obvious, but because of the car clubs that come out and cruise up and down Jefferson st. showing off theyre custom cars. Love it

I’ve been here multiple times as a tourist and every single time it’s just a great place to go and do anything, really! Made tons of good memories. I just love it every time when we come. I definitely recommend this place... especially the candy shop! I was in HEAVEN!

I’m from out of town. Pier 39 had been a stop each time I’ve been in town. Great location with numerous shops to browse or shop. I’ve enjoyed dine in and the hot dog stands. Great spot to visit and enjoy a few hours in the ocean breeze walking through and around the pier... and make sure to make your way to the very back and take a moment to sit and watch all the sea lions! Great spot for date night, to take children or alto stroll on your own. Enjoy.

Pier 39 is a must see if you are visiting San Francisco. Yes, there is the Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate, but Pier 39 is there in the shadows too. The pier offers many stores, even a store for left-handed people. A merch shop that sells good San Francisco clothing. A outlook of the bay, island, and bridge. As well as a viewing area to see the sea lions that lay on the floating rafts through out the day. Highly recommend coming here to check it out.

This is an amazing place to cone and visit and see the different stores. You are able to see golden gate and alcatraz at the end of the location. Definitely come and spend a couple of hours to visit the stores and get a couple of drinks.

A must see. Great place to grab a bite, buy souvenirs, walk around and see some sea lions.

This rating is solely for Build-A-Bear workshop in Pier 39 that experience was great my kids enjoyed themselves there unfortunately the restaurants surrounding the area were hit or miss got a hot dog from the nations hot dog fender this man had a poor attitude he only had ketchup or mustard he acted like he didnt want to be there should have shut down and went home there were other vendors there that had good food and some places were horrible it was definitely not the way it used to be pre covid

Pier 39 is a destination which is a must visit one during your San Francisco city explorations. It is home to multiple sea side shops, night time activities along with an array of sea food specialized restaurants.Pier 39 area is best visitable in the evening or night time while you are in search of some good food and views while day time is also ideal since it opens publicly at around 11am while offering breezy seaside vibes.Pier 39 is built on a pier in San Francisco and it attracts huge amount of tourists while bringing best of food, culture, shopping to one place.

Nice place to be a tourist! Great restaurant s with yummy clam chowder. Fun shops too. And great views of the bay!

Love this place... such great views of the Golden gate Bridge, the Oakland Bridge and Alcatraz. The restaurants are amazing also thank Fog Harbor Fish House

Great place to have a walk. Plenty of options of restaurants, shops, souvenirs and cafes. Very good spot to take pictures of San Francisco Bay, including Alcatraz!

If you check out my photos., Tell the story. Surprisingly there were quite a few shops that were open along with restaurants definitely no waiting no lines. What was really sad though was the looks in the faces of the people, a few actually were calling out for customers like barkers. I hope they can hang on.

A good place to shop and walk around. We could see the seals all day. The more you go into the pier the better the deals are. We made the mistake of walking into the first souvenir shop and it turned out to be more expensive then the inner shops...for the same products. But overall a good place to visit when in San Francisco. We were also able to see Alcatraz and take photos.

It was hopping. Lots of outdoor shopping vendors, hotdogs sizzling, indoor shopping. Eating was more tricky then the normal due to COVID. What can we do during these times- accept what we have to and remain responsible for our own health precautions. Still a drag......

Tourist attraction, so it has food and vibe to match. If thats your thing, then this place will be great.There is a parking garage across the street, and some of the restaurants validate.

Like this place and his vibe when is full of people.

So much fun! Loved going into the different shops right next to the sea. Great place with good food and cool shops. Definitely somewhere you should visit while in San Francisco

Neat place to check out if youre in the area. We had to leave early because our vehicle was broken into... so be careful. I guess its been worse due to covid so just watch out and if youre from out of state they will probably target your vehicle.

Very nice place to visit with family. You will get glimpse of seals taking sun bath and chilling in their life. I envy them.

The Pier is a must see. Great restaurants and shops. You can also see the seals t the bay which is always fun!

Had a blast! Shopped, ate and made sounds with the sea lions. During Covid made the best of it with a mask on. There is a little something for everyone.Wish there was more history about the Pier present though. History is so important. What bits I found, I did read.Thanks for a great time during a Pandemic.

Had a blast with two of my coworkers! Watch the sea loins sun bath and there was a crab festival the day we were there with a one man band singing 80 tunes. Walked around the pier then took one of the boat rides around the harbor. Good times.

Boat Tour Was Wonderful. Must Be Seen.

I always enjoy coming here to see the sea lions. They do a great job with maintenance, everyone is adhering to social distancing and city ordinances. The Chowder from CHOWDERs is simply the best in San Francisco! You of course have to make sure you stop by Trishs famous donuts to get some really good sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth!

I realize of course that pier 39 is strictly for SFO tourists and that some of it caters to the gift shop types. But, all in all its a pleasant experience with some pretty fair restaurants and superior opportunities for people watching. Expect however to drop some coin while there (including a pretty steep parking fee). I was impressed that most of those walking about were considerate enough to wear masks.

Great restaurants, shops and places to go on excursions. Clam chowder and whale watching was the perfect day. The sea lions are a trip

We loved it. They had allot of deals which made shopping fun. We also got to enjoy eating with an ocean view as well as a 30 min boat ride which was amazing. Best part is its not crowded so you can actually enjoy walking around so social distance is easy and everyone is masked up so you feel safe.

Great place if you are a tourist. Fantastic stores, plenty of places for shopping and dinning. Enjoyed seeing all locals with their classic cars. My husband and I had a great time for our 1st visit in San Francisco.

Lovely place in the city to take a stroll and cute small business owned stores. Love the peaceful and vibrant environment

Nice and beautiful place you can have good fun with your family friends

It was a pretty good place to hang out but due to covid-19 I give only 3. There is plenty of locals and also the ppl that are visiting so one does meet some of the most interesting people there plus the food you know the clam shauder is worth the drive for me. Hopefully after things normalize it gets back to what it was..

Lovely area! Decent food options and walking distance to many other attractions in San Francisco. Plus you can see the sea lions if you’re visiting during the right season

Spent all the rest of our Saturday here and felt like it wasnt enough. Be prepared to do alot walking. The pier is big and has alot to do, see and shop at and places to eat. We stop by the Alcatraz boat ride first but after knowing that the actual builds were closed off, because of Covid we decided to do the Bay Cruise for a hour. Our cruise time was 6pm we got the day view with the amazing sunset view. It was worth it for the entire bay view. Visited some souvenir shops. This is a most visit place for everyone. Will definitely be coming back next time we are in town.

Good time while on vacation. Lots of things to do Leftys was fun and went to the aquarium and watched the seals!

Awesome place to stop and shop or just cruise around with your family or friends. All kinds of food from fancy to casual and a ton of gift shops to look through. Gets very crowded so if you want to eat somewhere specific you might want to make reservations .

Perfect place for family time especially if you love to take a look around at the stores (like any store).

Went here before noon and it was great as people arent morning persons so it wasnt crowded. Sea lions are very entertaining. Plenty of shops, restaurants, great views.

So happy that Pier 39 was not shut down due to the pandemic. Everyone that worked here were came in contact with were very nice and welcoming. Had great time and look forward to coming back soon.

A very fun place to go. If you want to shop, you can do it. If you want to eat, you can do it. If you want a nice leisure stroll, you can do it. Sight see? You can do it. Romantic evening with your date? You can do it. Its a great place to go

Great place to hangout. Lots of places to eat and drink. Watching sea lions is also an attraction.

Nice!..there is a lot of businesses closed due to Covid19.

Very lovely place to visit. Could be a little crowded on the weekend. Weekdays are better, but most shops are closed then.

I love this please the ocean Wind and smell the sea lions space to walk and eat. Family friendly good ID you want to safe money or just walk and talk

Great Food , Reasonable prices. Fun day forsure

The Pier is famous for Amusement Park like attractions, which makes it a perfect San Francisco attraction to explore with a family. It is an incredible spot to both people to watch and explore the local shopping scene! From here youll find a great view of the water and Alcatraz island! If you get lucky you might find some California Seals hanging out nearby!

So much to do for the entire family. Depending on the time of day you can watch the sea lions sun bath to great eats to shopping. During Covid-19, they are enforcing the face mask precaution so please don’t forget them in the car.

Tons of different and unique shops, plus great places to eat!

I just love taking a ride with my love 2 SF his 1st time N SAN FRANCISCO FR CRESCENT city to PORTERVILLE bk 2 Bay Area....

Always crowded. Nice local market and good view to sealions.

Fun place to visit while in San Francisco. Not every thing is opened due to covid 19. Very quite and oddly not the same.

A great place to hang out with family and friends. whether its summer or winter, throughout the year this place will always be memorable for your US trip. I personally enjoy watching the sea lions relaxing on the docks. what a beautiful life :)

Tourists and Gift Shops galore. But thats why you came! Has a great view in the back of Alcatraz, the Bay, and the GGB.

Everything was open, Clam Chowder bowl was on and cracken. I had fried zucchini and a beer, their are only bathrooms on the pier and on the corners. No establishments will let you use the bathrooms.

Great views. Good food. Fun things to do

I really love it. Although the covid restrictions was pretty fun been there and have a wonderful time.

Outdoors meant many shops were open, and very friendly service, also great views and photo ops.

Meet the see lions and have a nice time out with your friends, or for simply relax and treat yourself to a clam chowder, whilst enjoying the company of the sunbathing see lions.

Place that you need to visit when youre in San Francisco. Your family and friends will really enjoy coming here.

Loved it a must see if visiting San Francisco I loved seeing the sea lions play, and food was spectacular.

Beautiful. Everybody keep the distance wearing a masks. Awesome.

When visiting San Francisco I highly recommend you visit Pier 39, cool shops, wonderful views and delicious food.The best time to visit is during the daytime at lunch, there are many restaurants that offer delicious dishes. The Fog Harbor Fish House is the one I personally recommend, great menu, the best restaurant to get some surf & turf!

Nice fun family place was better before Covid-19

Very decked out pier, with a little bit of everything! Restaurants, shops, little rides, and a great view. Cant wait to go back we walked from hotel so no tips on parking but seemed to have a bus loop right out front

This was a lot of fun. Its like a carnival on the pier. Due to COVID not everything was open but thats to be expected.

Went to visit the sea lions. However none were there. Only the seagulls. Was disappointed.Thanks for your sea lion status. Here is picture of the group picture from a few weeks ago. I look forward to see their return. When do you expect their return?

This place was magical. I celebrated my Mom’s Birthday here and she enjoyed her day at the pier.

Lots of shops were closed. It was still a good visit. Had some delicious clam chowder

Honestly a tourist trap thats worth checking out. Ive been a few times and always find it pleasant! The sea lions are great and have tons of restaurants and store to choose from that arent that expensive! Try to find street parking a few blocks away if youre okay with walking to save some extra $$$

Fun place. Lots of nice stores and restaurants. Make sure to go see the sea lions.

Pier 39 is the place to go in San Francisco. From the souvenirs, to the restaurants, to the boat tours, to the gorgeous bay views. We came down to see the sea lions, eat out, and catch the sunset. This is such an exciting place with so many attractions. I recommend taking a streetcar or trolley to avoid parking. Please make sure to visit Pier 39 on your next visit to SF.

Nice scenery,But crowded.Hence, risky during Covid-19 times

Cool little souvenir shops and some nice places to eat. Nice place to just get out and walk around for an afternoon. Glad to see it opening up after the shut down.

Brought my mom out of the house,on a lil road trip, had good food, and a great time! Really nice weather

Cool place, shops are a little pricey. You can get the same stuff on flebay or Amazon for much cheaper. The sea lions were cool.

More than a just pier, a place to eat, drink, shop and enjoy the bay view. You can find other entertainment, art stores and even an aquarium . You can find many seals on the docks.Try to spend an afternoon here you won’t gonna regret.If you’re never saw a lions sea before you find it here.

Why go to six flags when something similar is here?I came by here with my boyfriend months ago and I can still remember the great time we had! The scenery, food, and museums was amazing. We both came at a time when the crowds died down a bit and it was quiet for us to relax and not be pushed around. This place may not have rides but this is a tourist destination older than many theme parks in the country!

Its been so long since I last visited this pier, I wanted to say that this is still the best place to hang out if youre interested in walking around and enjoying the ocean and this place has great restaurants that youll enjoy. Try peir 39 you can also ride the boats.

True tourist spot! We always go when family comes to town. You get a taste of what San Francisco is. I always forgot how fun it is!

It was beautiful and busy, but everyone was wearing a mask which was nice. Plenty of gift shops. The sea lions!

Visited here three days ago, and it was beautiful! Everything was open. We visited here for the sea lions, which was one of our favorite things in San Francisco! Highly recommend watching them from the upper deck vs. the lower. You are not as close, but can see them more.So many food options, it is unreal.

Very crowded. Food places were open and a madhouse getting food. There is road construction in the circle around the pier so traffic is challenging and so is parking. Be prepared to exercise a lot of patience. Most people were wearing mask. Social distancing is non existent and impossible in some spots. Not complaining just facts. It was nice to get out of the house.

Loved it!! We parked in a lot fairly close.Short walk and we were there.The water was awesome, the seals were sun bathing and vocal. You can see Alcatraz from the pier.Plenty of food options, and shops galore.We stayed a few hours but could easily do the entire day.I would recommend going.

I always love coming here with my family. We always have a great time! And they handled covid and mask wearing very well!

Nice area just got there as stored were closing. So get there before 6 pm.

All the best vacation things in one place! Shopping, food, gorgeous views, and great things to do!

Always love to visit this place! The sealions are my go-to first then its on to visit the shops before eating something good.