Directions to Pier 39
How to Get to Pier 39
We are located at PIER 39, Gate B -behind the Aquarium of the Bay.
Beach St and the Embarcadero is just 2 blocks east of Fisherman’s Wharf.
Please note: PIER 39 is not next to Pier 40. Book a day sail.
Pier 39
GPS: 2 Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Parking
- PIER 39 has convenient visitor parking in the PIER 39 Garage, located directly across the street from the Entrance Plaza and open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
- Visit the PIER 39 website to print a coupon redeemable for 2 hours of free parking from the California Welcome Center.
- Metered parking spots are available on the street. The meters accept credit cards and have a time limit of 4 hours – buy the entire time, as parking violations are strictly enforced.
Public Transportation
- In San Francisco hop on the Historic F-Line street car or Muni bus #8x, 39, or 47: Visit transit.511.org
- BART: visit bart.gov
- San Francisco Bay Ferry service to/from Alameda, Oakland, Harbor Bay and Vallejo: Visit www.sanfranciscobayferry.com
- Blue and Gold Fleet Ferry service to/from Tiburon: Visit blueandgoldfleet.com
- Amtrak shuttle buses stop at PIER 39: Visit Amtrak.com
From the South Bay
- Take Highway 101 North to Highway 80 East
- Exit at 4th Street
- Stay left onto Bryant Street (get in right lane)
- Stay on Bryant Street to The Embarcadero
- Turn left onto The Embarcadero (get into right lane)
- Straight to PIER 39 (2 1/2 miles)
From the North Bay
- Take Highway 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge
- Pass through the Toll Plaza and stay to your left
- Take Lombard Street Exit (on right side)
- Follow Lombard Street to Van Ness Avenue
- Take a left onto Van Ness Avenue (stay right)
- Follow Van Ness Avenue to Bay Street (about three blocks)
- Stay on Bay Street until it runs into The Embarcadero
- Turn left onto The Embarcadero
- You will see PIER 39 on right side of the street
From the East Bay
- Take Interstate 80 West across the Bay Bridge
- Take Fremont Exit (on right side)
- Stay in far right lane
- Turn left on Folsom St.
- Follow Folsom to The Embarcadero
- Turn left onto The Embarcadero
- Straight to PIER 39 (aprox. 2 miles)
- PIER 39 Parking Services
- Taxi & Motorcoach Loading & Unloading Zone
- The entrance to PIER 39 features a passenger and taxi loading and unloading zone.