Best Pier 39 Day Trips & Things to Do

The 45-acre site opened in 1978 has a five-acre water park, a marina, more than 90 stores and 14 restaurants. Catch remarkable views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Bay Bridge from this trendy location where sea lions have taken over the pier's K-dock since the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. Check out Aquarium of the Bay, Bay Theater, 7D Experience laser game, Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze, Musical Stairs, Frequent Flyers trampoline, San Francisco Carousel and the many street performers.