Museum

Aquarium of the Bay

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Address

PIER 39, San Francisco

Source: aquariumofthebay.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Aquarium at PIER 39 with exhibits on the Bay, including Touch the Bay and river otters.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours

Best time Daytime

Rainy dayWith kids

Insider tip

Tickets and the daily programs are on the aquarium's page.

What the guides say about Aquarium of the Bay

PIER 39 and its sea lions, the Aquarium of the Bay and the boat to Alcatraz, which leaves from Pier 33, are all along one stretch of waterfront.

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If Alcatraz, Pier 39, the Aquarium of the Bay and Ghirardelli Square fill two of your three days, the Wharf saves transit.

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Keep walking to Fisherman's Wharf, where PIER 39, the Aquarium of the Bay and the Alcatraz departures sit within a few blocks.

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Nearby

PIER 39 Landmark · 1 min walk Waterfront complex at The Embarcadero and Beach Street with shops, restaurants, attractions and live performances. Sea Lions at PIER 39 Landmark · 3 min walk California sea lions began hauling out on PIER 39's K-Dock shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake in October 1989, and the pier's site tells the... Alcatraz Landing at Pier 33 Landmark · 6 min walk Departure point for the ferry to Alcatraz Island, run by Alcatraz City Cruises from Pier 33 on the Embarcadero. USS Pampanito Museum · 7 min walk World War II submarine museum at Pier 45, run by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. Fisherman's Wharf Neighbourhood · 9 min walk Waterfront district along Beach Street and Jefferson Street with attractions, restaurants and shops. Cobb's Comedy Club Nightlife · 10 min walk Stand-up comedy club at 915 Columbus Avenue with a show calendar and ticketing on its own site.

Around Fisherman's Wharf

PIER 39, Alcatraz ferries, the Exploratorium and Hyde Street

Fisherman's Wharf has 11 places on the map. It runs along the waterfront from Pier 33 and the Exploratorium at Pier 15 west to Ghirardelli Square.

Fisherman's Wharf has 10 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 5 landmarks, 2 museums, 1 shop, 1 neighbourhood and 1 bar. Read the Fisherman's Wharf guide.

Powell-Hyde Cable Car Landmark · 12 min walk
Buena Vista Cafe Nightlife · 12 min walk
Ghirardelli Square Shopping · 15 min walk
Alcatraz Island Landmark · 2.3 km away

Good to know

What is the address of Aquarium of the Bay?: PIER 39, San Francisco.
How long do you need at Aquarium of the Bay?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Aquarium of the Bay?: Daytime.

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