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Pier
39 San Francisco
Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco
Pier 39 calls itself a “festival marketplace” and “San Francisco’s #1 family attraction.”
Truly a place the whole family will love, the pier features more than 100 stores,
a dozen bay-view restaurants, ongoing daily entertainment, and attractions for all
ages. For the kids, head to the amusement area where they can ride the Magic Carpets,
the Carousel, or the Turbo thrill ride.
The Riptide Arcade is full of the latest state-of-the-art video games as well as
traditional arcade games, offering tons of fun for all ages. At the K-Dock, visitors
can watch California sea lions as they frolic in their natural habitat. Hang around
to see a variety of street entertainers at the Center Stage.
If shopping is one of your favorite vacation activities, you’ll be delighted at
the shops and stores you’ll find at Pier 39. You’ll find everything here from t-shirts
to gourmet chocolates. Restaurants are plentiful as well, ranging from chain establishments
like Bubba Gump’s to fine seafood eateries. There are also a number of places to
pick up a quick snack for the kids, including ice cream shops, bakeries, sourdough
bread delights, and coffee houses.
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