San Francisco Pier 39｜Sea Lion Kingdom and Happy Paradise 🦭

The most popular tourist pier in San Francisco, where a large army of sea lions unexpectedly settled after the 1989 earthquake, has since become the most popular free attraction in the Bay Area!

🦭 Sea Lion Star Show:
• K-Dock Sea Lion Colony - settled in 1989, with a record of more than 2,100 sea lions
• Best viewing period - the largest number in January, fewer in summer but visible all year round
• Sea Lion Center - free educational exhibition to learn about sea lion ecology
• Live webcam - 24-hour viewing of sea lions

🎠 Entertainment facilities:
→ Double-decker Italian carousel
→ Aquarium of the Bay - 20,000 local marine creatures
→ Free performances by street performers
→ Virtual 3D rides
→ Arcade

🛍️ Shopping and dining:
• Business hours: 10am-9pm for shops, 11am-10pm for restaurants
110 shops and restaurants
• Seafood restaurants lined up, crab sandwiches are a must-try
• San Francisco souvenir shop

📍 Useful information:
• Address: intersection of Beach Street & Embarcadero
• Parking: 24-hour parking lot opposite
• Transportation: Fisherman's Wharf is located in the core area, with convenient public transportation
• Tickets: Free at the pier, and some attractions are charged separately

💡 Visiting suggestions:
• Sea lion viewing is completely free and is a must-visit
• The number of sea lions is the highest in winter, and it is quieter in summer
• It is recommended to arrange a 2-3 hour tour
• Bring a jacket, as the sea breeze is strong

🌟 Special experience:
• Watch the daily life of wild sea lions up close - sunbathing, fighting, diving, their funny behaviors always amuse tourists!
• The happiest place in San Francisco, sea lions are definitely the best spokesperson!

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