Seasonal
Pier 39 Sea Lions
💰Budget Friendly
Embarcadero
About This Spot
Free, always entertaining, and kids never get bored of watching sea lions bark at each other. Best viewing from K-Dock. Peak season is January–May but they're usually there year-round.
What to Expect
💝Free Entry
Parent Tips
💡
January is peak sea lion season — hundreds of them. Weekday mornings are way less crowded than weekends.
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