San Francisco Review: Here’s your ultimate bucket-list itinerary for waterfront vibes

Ready to explore the best of San Francisco’s iconic Bay? Here’s your ultimate bucket-list itinerary for waterfront vibes, sea creatures, and some seriously cool history 🦭⚓️

Top Spots to Visit along San Francisco Bay:

1. Aquarium of the Bay
PIER 39 The Embarcadero & Beach St, SF | 10:00–17:00 (Check date for hours!)
Dive in and walk through glass tunnels surrounded by sharks, rays, and playful otters. Perfect for families and marine nerds alike!

2. SS Jeremiah O’Brien
The Embarcadero & Kearny St 45 Pier Suite 4A | 10:00–16:00
Climb aboard this historic World War II Liberty ship—totally unique and great for photos! Don’t miss the engine room scenes from *Titanic* filmed here.

3. PIER 39
The Embarcadero, SF | 10:00–21:00
Famous for its sea lions (catch them lounging by the docks!) plus endless shops, street performers, and food carts. It’s pure SF energy.

4. San Francisco Carousel at Pier 39
While you’re at PIER 39, hop on this gorgeously painted double-decker carousel for classic nostalgia (and epic city views).

5. Pier 35 (1914)
1454 The Embarcadero | 08:00–16:30 (Mon–Fri)
Architecture buffs: check the early 20th-century design and watch the cruise ships dock.

6. Pier 33
San Francisco, CA 94133 | Open all day
Gateway to Alcatraz—no tour booked? Still a fun stroll with bay breezes and top-notch sunsets.

Getting Around:
Walk the Embarcadero or hop the F-line streetcar—super easy and scenic. Parking’s tight, so public transit wins.

Eat: Grab clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl at Boudin Bakery on PIER 39—iconic and so SF.

Pro tip: Buy attraction tickets ahead on trip.com for deals and to skip ticket counter lines!

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