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How and where to see sea lions in San Francisco: Pier 39

Sea lions at Pier 39 at Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco
Sea lions at Pier 39 at Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco

The main attraction that the port area of San Francisco is leisure area of the Fisherman Wharf, where you find bars and restaurants with terraces, as well as nightlife venues.

But this area also offers a curious attraction, in the concrete on the dock Pier 39, where you have the opportunity to see sea ​​lions in the wild.

El Pier 39 It is a pier that has now become an attraction, as dozens of free sea lions gather on the various wooden platforms.

The sea ​​lions They are a very common species on the coasts of the North pacific, and specifically in California, where there are several places to see them.

In this regard, for example, I can cite the natural area 17 Mile Drive in the Monterey Bay, or the Piedras Blancas beach, south of Big Sur, where you will also see dozens of sea ​​lions on freedom.

But in San Francisco itself, in the aforementioned Pier 39 You can enjoy them, and so do every hundreds of tourists who visit this corner of the famous leisure area of ​​the city.

Furthermore, the Pier 39 It is an ideal viewpoint to enjoy beautiful Panoramic views of the suspension bridge Golden Gate or the island of Alcatraz Prison.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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