When is Pier 3 open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sun 6 AM–7 PM.
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Pier 3
- 4.51.3k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7 pm
Pier 3 is a breezy waterfront pier offering panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and Bay Bridge, with a relaxed, open-air atmosphere perfect for strolling or fishing off the edge. Expect casual crowds, salty sea air, and photogenic city and water vistas—ideal for sightseeing, sunset watching, and light outdoor recreation. Bring a camera and layers; the pier is mostly exposed to wind and offers simple, free access to waterfront scenery.
Quick answers
Pier 3 in short
When is the best time to visit Pier 3?
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 3 indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Pier 3?
Pier 3,San Francisco, CA 94105.
Right now · 1:45 pm
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 7 pm
- Outdoors
63°
Clear
- Feels
- 60°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 2pm
63° - 3pm64°
- 4pm62°
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
Open now · till 7 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–7 PM
Where and how
- 1 Pier 3
- 2 La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco · 1 min
- 3 The Waterfront Restaurant · 4 min
- 4 The Old Ship Saloon · 7 min
- 5 Exploratorium · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 1.3k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Waterfront
- Scenic views
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Casual
- Spacious
- Lively
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Financial District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowLa Mar Cocina Peruana San FranciscoPeruvian · 1 min walk
Good nowThe Waterfront RestaurantSeafood · 4 min walk
The Old Ship SaloonBar · 7 min walk
ExploratoriumMuseum · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesUntil 3 pm