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Pier 29, Telegraph Hill
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Pier 29

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  • 4.448 reviews
  • Free

Pier 29 sits on the Embarcadero as a historic waterfront landmark offering sweeping bay and ferry views. Expect a lively, tourist-friendly atmosphere with photo opportunities, interpretive signage, and easy access to walking paths and nearby attractions—great for sightseeing and relaxed exploration. Visit to soak in San Francisco maritime history, watch ferries and wildlife, and enjoy scenic vistas along the water.

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Pier 29 in short

When is the best time to visit Pier 29?

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

Is Pier 29 indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Pier 29?

1256 The Embarcadero,San Francisco, CA 94133.

Right now · 9:45 am

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better later, at 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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  1. 10amClear56°
  2. 11amClear57°
  3. 12pmClear59°

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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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Pier 29
  2. 2 ALCATRAZ TOURS · 2 min
  3. 3 Pier 33 · 4 min
  4. 4 Pioneer Park · 6 min
  5. 5 Filbert Steps · 6 min
1256 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133(opens the map)DirectionsTo Telegraph Hill

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 48 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Waterfront
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around Telegraph Hill

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Jacket until 11 am. Sunglasses all day. Light layer from 11 am.

Your full outfit
  • JacketUntil 11 am
  • Light layerFrom 11 am
  • SunglassesThe whole time