Sea Lions

Attractions & Landmarks in San Francisco, California

4.7 (7,500)

Category	Attractions & Landmarks · Scenic spot
Address	203 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
Area	San Francisco, California
Phone	(415) 623-5300
Website	sealionspier39.com ↗
Google rating	4.7 (7,500)

Hours

Monday	11 am–6 pm
Tuesday	11 am–6 pm
Wednesday	11 am–6 pm
Thursday	11 am–6 pm
Friday	11 am–6 pm
Saturday	11 am–6 pm
Sunday	11 am–6 pm

About Sea Lions

Sea Lions is one of the attractions & landmarks listed in San Francisco, California. The business is registered at 203 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as scenic spot, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–6 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Sea Lions at (415) 623-5300; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is sealionspier39.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 7,500 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded attractions & landmarks in San Francisco.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Hnyantak L 3 months ago

If you’re on holiday break in SF, you seriously gotta hit up PIER 39 just to watch the sea lions. It is pure tourist chaos in the best way possible, and the views from the K-Dock viewing platforms are honestly 10/10. You can walk right up to the railing and get a front-row seat to watch dozens of these massive, noisy guys just living their best life. They’re packed onto the wooden docks like sardines—barking at each other, shoving each other into the water, and fighting over the prime sunbathing spots. It's so funny to watch their dramatic little wrestling matches and then see them immediately flop down for a group nap right after. The coolest part is definitely the backdrop. While you're watching the sea lions do their thing, you can look out past the docks and get these insanely clear, postcard-perfect views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge right across the bay. It’s the ultimate spot to snap a quick video or a selfie. Pro tip: head over right around golden hour just before sunset—the lighting hits the water perfectly and makes the whole vibe feel like a true vacation 🦭📸

steven lucht 4 months ago

Cool. Loud and enjoyable to watch. Best time was first visit last week at daybreak. No crowd and they animals were extra active.

SURESH MITTAL 8 months ago

See Sea Lion in their natural habitat. See the animals climbs to the wooden platform from sea take rest and then go back to sea. Watch them doing friendly fighting, push each other out of the platform.

sventek 10 months ago

Came here to see seals and we certainly got what we were expecting. There were lots of them and you can easily find spots to watch them at leisure. Visited on a weekend and it was definitely very packed but we still managed to find spots to watch the behaviors of the seals jumping onto the decks and pushing other seals out etc. No ticket purchase required.

Varsha Naidu 11 months ago

My son totally loved this place. So many Sealions 🦭 Their is seating arrangements aside so you can sit and enjoy the view There are restaurants near this as well

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sea Lions located?

Sea Lions is at 203 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, in San Francisco, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Sea Lions?

Sea Lions is listed as an attraction and is also tagged on Google as scenic spot.

What are the hours of Sea Lions?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–6 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–6 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–6 pm; Thursday: 11 am–6 pm; Friday: 11 am–6 pm; Saturday: 11 am–6 pm; Sunday: 11 am–6 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Sea Lions open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–6 pm.

What is the phone number of Sea Lions?

You can call Sea Lions at (415) 623-5300.

How is Sea Lions rated on Google?

Sea Lions has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 7,500 reviews.

Does Sea Lions have a website?

Yes, the website of Sea Lions is sealionspier39.com (linked on this page).