Located along San Francisco Bay, this shopping mecca lures tourists and locals to its specialty shops, restaurants, aquarium, and many of its other attractions.
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Customer Reviews
fun afternoon spot Reviewed by LaceyM on
2009-09-03T11:08:08Z
I took my parents here over the weekend. Yes, it is a touristy spot but sometimes it is nice to be a tourist in your own town!
Recommended (but w/Mixed Feelings) Reviewed by kingnancy on
2008-10-22T12:30:07Z
I've got mixed feelings about pier 39. The shops, and their staff s are very good, but the common areas are crowded and a bit cramped. I also have buyer's remorse about some of the pricey items I bought.
On the other hand, one can find beautiful, original art that cannot be found anywhere else. As far as the eateries, if you get a nice table, the views of the bay are fantastic. In fact, one would be hard-pressed to find a better place at the Embercadero to eat, while relaxing at the same time.
Pros: Views
Cons: Crowded
Fun touristy hang out! Reviewed by HelloMetro User on
2010-04-27T21:08:00Z
Yes it is a tourist trap. Yes the stores are all over-priced. Yes it is crowded. Yes the restaurants are over-priced mediocre food. But I will be damned if I still just can't resist this place. A spectacular people watching venue. A nice small aquarium, great views of the bay, noisy and stinky seal lions (or sea pigs, I don't know). Love watching the tourists getting lost and confused. The shows are a bit stale and I actually tipped a guy selling CDs to not sing any more as he was destroying Nights in White Satin, but overall, Satchell and I shall return.
