10 Unforgettable Piers In San Fransisco You Must Visit At Least Once

San Francisco is known for the Bay. If you’re curious about the bay then there are many piers to see in the city. Visit these piers to appreciate the beauty of San Francisco.

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Pier 1 and the Ferry Building are often lumped together. However, the pier and Ferry Building are a major hub for all the ferries coming into San Francisco from around the bay.

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Pier 7 is a long pier. This pier features a lot of benches, and is a popular spot for fishing. This is a romantic pier as well if you want to get away from crowds.

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Pier 14, which is near the Ferry Building, has a long pier. This pier goes out quite a bit on to the Bay. Expect great views of the Bay Bridge and the city. Lastly, enjoy the cool installation on this pier as well!

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Pier 23 is another overlooked pier in Embarcadero. This is a pier with authenticity and realness. Also, take the time to check out Pier 23 cafe.

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Pier 24 goes underneath the Bay Bridge. Pier 24 also has an art gallery dedicated to photography. Take some pictures because the looming presence of the Bay Bridge looms large at this pier.

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Pier 39 is the famous attraction. This pier offers shopping, entertainment and of course the sea lions. This is a classic and very popular tourist attraction for many reasons.

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This is one of the piers that may be overlooked. If you're looking for a ferry tour then head to Pier 43 1/2 for the Red and White fleet of ferries that leave from this pier for their bay tours.

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Pier 45 docks the floating museums of the USS Panpanito submarine and SS Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty ship. Pier 45 features sea food stalls and Musée Mécanique.

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Hyde Street Pier has a historical fleet of landmark vessels of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. If you visit, you can go tour this fleet of turn-of-century historic ships. The pier is located at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf.

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The Municipal pier extends into the bay just west of Aquatic Park. This overlooked pier is a great place to retreat when you're in the Marina/Cow Hollow area. Expect great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

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