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Sea Lions, Fisherman's Wharf
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Sea Lions

  • 4.77.5k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 6 pm

A lively waterfront spot where noisy California sea lions bask on floating docks, offering iconic San Francisco wildlife viewing and scenic bay vistas. Expect crowds, photographers, and boardwalk vendors — a must-visit for families and sightseers seeking lively coastal energy and great photo opportunities.

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Sea Lions in short

When is Sea Lions open?

Every day, 11 AM–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit Sea Lions?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Sea Lions indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Sea Lions?

203 The Embarcadero,San Francisco, CA 94133.

Right now · 11:15 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 6 pm
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
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
sundayToday
11 AM–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Sea Lions
  2. 2 Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze · 2 min
  3. 3 Pier Market Seafood Restaurant · 2 min
  4. 4 California Welcome Center · 3 min
  5. 5 San Francisco Whale Tours · 4 min
203 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133(opens the map)DirectionsTo Fisherman's WharfCall+14156235300

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 7.5k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Waterfront
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Spacious
  • Tourists

Around Fisherman's Wharf

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesThe whole time
  • SunscreenThe whole time