Agreed! I routinely cycle around the city and one of my favorite loops is along the Embarcadero and up through Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf.
replyWe live in a beautiful city that people come from all over to see and there are good reasons for that. I’ll also offer to take pictures of families taking their photos with the sea lions (which I also always stop to watch) and chat them up a bit. Fun times.
Have you seen Chonkers yet?
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/chonkers-the-massi...
replyHe is a Stellers Sea lion (2,500 lbs and 11 feet) while generally the other sea lions are Caldiornia Sea Lions (850 lbs and 7 feet).
I finally went to Alcatraz after years where I've either lived in SF or visited for work. It was worth spending some time out there! Great views as well.
replyAlcatraz or whale watching? Sure.
replyBut Pier 39? I’d rather poke my eyeballs out with a stick. I can eat shitty fast food at home, thanks.