Pier 39 is one of San Francisco’s most famous tourist spots, and even locals like me love this Pier 39. It seems as if going down to Pier 39 never gets old. What makes Pier 39 special from the other piers are the stores, shops, restaurants and various other establishments on 39. It is in a way, a tourist heaven. Restaurants ranging from Bubba Gump’s to McDonalds are all over The Pier. Some of my favorites are Joe’s Crab Shack and Alioto’s for some amazing seafood!

There is plenty to do on the pier. You can take a boat to visit Alcatraz jail, tour the wax museum, or play at the arcade on the pier. My favorite place on the pier as a child was the Ferris Wheel. Although, it may be a good 5-7 years before I’ve been there, I still have vivid memories. There are hundreds of stores but pretty much all of them are very tourist orientated.

Parking at Pier 39 isn’t necessarily easy, but if you are willing to pay for a garage, it’s not too bad. I’d recommend taking the famous F-Train for the nice trolley ride. If you ever get bored of Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf is a short walk away!