Pier 39 is a touristy and full-of-life area in San Francisco, California. This is a great place to go for an evening stroll, buy San Francisco souvenirs and chocolates, go window shopping, eat some shrimp, Fish n’ Chips or Clam Chowder and watch the seals or the boats come in after a long day of sailing in the San Francisco Bay. Let me show you a bit of Pier 39 at night.
By the way, Pier 39 also gives you views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge and Alcatraz. So late in the evening, you see the bridges’ lights and even the beacon from Alcatraz’s lighthouse. (I wish had decent pictures of them to show you. )
The Sunday before last, I spent an evening at this pier and left there only when the crowds began thinning. Here are some pictures from Pier 39 ‘after all the lights came on’ —
Pier 39 at Night
Outside the Bubba Gump on Pier 39
If you ended up on this blog while you were planning a trip to San Francisco, some other attractions to see on Pier 39 are: Magowan’s Infinite Mirror Maze, Aquarium of the Bay & its Painted Seals. And if you’re out looking for Stair Art in San Francisco, check out the Coca Cola Stairs and the Musical Stairs (the Piano Stairs).
If you’ve already been to Pier 39 or keep visiting there off and on, what are your favorite attractions? Let us know in the comments.
More from
San Francisco
If you like Night Scenes, visit:
‘Golden Gate Bridge at Dusk’
San Francisco after dark
Bay Lights (on the Bay Bridge)
Also,
City of Seattle at Night
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Ah it looks great – I loved our visit there when we were in San Fran. Happy Days! 🙂 #ourworldtuesday
It's a fun place. I've been there several times but it was my first time there late in the evening. It was great. And the (lit) bridges looked great from there.
Thank you for coming by, Stephanie. 🙂
I always love to see photos from San Francisco. I grew up nearby in Concord but never got enough of the city.
I know exactly what you mean, Jeannie. No matter how many times I visit San Francisco, I just cannot get enough of it (too). 🙂
I love SF.
Despite being crowded and chaotic, I love the vibe and the views.
Gosh yes! It is only getting crowded around here. Interestingly, all that is not stealing SF's charm. 🙂
It is so very much alive at night, the views and culture emanating from the area is amazing!
It is so very much alive at night, the views and culture emanating from the area is amazing!
It is. A vibrant place.
The views towards the bay is amazing.
Great clicks
Thank you, Rupam. 🙂
There is something magical about pictures clicked after dark..
There is and when it's a place as vibrant as this, it's like taking home a little bit of the energy. Sadly I couldn't do justice to the lights on the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, both of which, are visible from here. And part of the city. The pictures from the DSLR and my phone were really sad ones :(.
That looks like a happening place for sure 🙂 thank you for sharing lovely pics
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It is Bikram. When are you coming this side?
Lovely pictures, Divya! I really love the atmosphere that you have captured here, the lights look so brilliant as well 🙂
Hey Arti,
Thank you. Nice to know that. And thank you for leaving a comment for me.
Hey it was nice seeing your pic with Archana (at BNLF) 🙂
Lively pics, very well captured by you. 🙂
It is a very happy and lively place.
Thank you, Swati. 🙂
I've got to take photography tips from you! Lovely clicks dear 🙂
Believe me Leena this place looks so much better than it does in the pics.
It's a happening area with lots of people lots of light and the cold SF air. 🙂
Thank you so much, Leena. I hope you are having a good weekend. 🙂
Nice sights framed. I liked the atmosphere in them.
It one of those places that look best with lots of people in there. 🙂
Lively and interesting….lovely clicks too.
That, it is.
Thank you so much, Chaitali. 🙂
The place oozing out such good vibes… 🙂 Great pictures dear!
Nice to know that you feel the energy.
Thank you, Maitreni. 🙂
Looks great! Nice and fun and lively. For a moment I was thinking why are there socks in a stock market, till I read sock market. 🙂
It is a fun place.
Haha!
I thought that was such a clever name for a shop. Isn't it?
Thank for coming by, Subhodeep.
Looks beautiful. Love such street shops. Nice one, Nambiare!
It's a fun place. Even with those crowds.
Beautiful low light captures.
That's all I could manage.
On the other side of these buildings were city lights and lights on two iconic bridges of the city. Sadly they didn't turn out too well. 🙁
Thanks Arun. 🙂
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