Exploring San Francisco's Pier 39

The ultimate tour of Pier 39 in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood. Pier 39 is a shopping center built on a pier in San Francisco, California. Pier 39 has a whole bunch of touristy shops, restaurants, a video arcade, performances, a carousel, the Aquarium of the Bay, and a whole bunch of noisy, smelly, but really cool California sea lions.
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[@NostalgiaMan]

I like this video. I was always wondering if SF was worth the trip but you make it look good. Soon I hope

[@YellowProductions]

There are plenty of good things in SF to see. Plenty of suck too. But I think the good outweighs the suck :)

[@NostalgiaMan]

@@YellowProductions I need to try it out. I hear Napa is awesome and so is north of the city as well

[@donaldthomas7330]

I lived in An Francisco for 30 years. I "REALLY MISS ALL THE GREAT RESTAURANT'S and THE VARIETY of FOOD!!" Some of the BEST EATING in ALL THE WORLD!! AND AUTHENTIC TOO!!

[@scottman895]

I'm glad to see that a lot of people were visiting Pier 39 that day but also not be too crowded. I remember when I went in April 2018 that the sea lions were on the rafts closest to the pier. Although Pier 39 is very touristy, it is at least worth visiting to see the sea lions!

[@YellowProductions]

The Sea Lions wanted to say hi to Scott! 😀

[@actuatedg3rm]

As a San Fran native I loved going to pier 39 as a kid. Now a days it’s lost that fun and appealing look of it

[@patriciamartin6756]

Me too. I was,born in San Francisco and raised there. We moved away because it got so expensive. I live way across the United States. I sure miss SF

[@trump-totalwar6509]

spreck for yourself

[@theevans2369]

We were just there last week visiting from London. We were all looking out for you but sadly you weren’t there. Just wanted to say thanks for all of your excellent videos. We have been planning our California holiday for 3 years now (for obvious reasons)and your enlightening insight into everything USA has been a huge influence on our trip. Keep up the great work Chris, you’re making a difference.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks The Evans! Too many places to be and not enough of me :)

[@valerianthemackiii5896]

🥰🙏 TY Chris! Have a stupendous day!

[@HinesEdventures]

It was SO COLD! Remember when I went out there in March? Exactly the same temperatures in july

[@lesleybrennan411]

Thanks Chris for your videos and tips. We are just back from California and Hawaii, and were guided by your insights. Loved Boudin. Thanks again.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Lesley! Thanks!

[@midnyteblues]

Been there several times. Great place to hang out first thing in the morning before all the people converge lol. My favorite is to get some food to go at a place there that is open early and go sit by the seals and just enjoy breakfast and coffee with them before the crowds show up.

[@YellowProductions]

Good plan!

[@Luvforalll]

Sf has so much to see and do, the sugar shop is wild

[@richardmurray3155]

Great America in Santa Clara about 40 minutes south of there has a great 2 story carasel

[@terrancelewis1881]

Just south of where you are at Californias Great America, there is a pretty big two story carousel.

[@JeffSchwenke]

Great America in Gurnee, Illinois has a giant two story carousel. Pier 39 looks fun. A lot of times when I'm a tourist I like being in such areas geared for other people on vacation mode rather than always being mixed in with the locals in a rush to get to work.

[@YellowProductions]

Neat.. I need to visit Great America

[@mrpolly9567]

Lovely video :D 12:08 Beautiful view!!! I wish i could go there soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StephenOshea]

i think this would be a great place to visit. o wow love the seals

[@guillermojuarez4494]

Hope you had fun Chris!

[@kgoger]

I was there last June really like it there and of course forgot about the seals I did like LIDS was huge

[@bryndenwhitten9082]

Great two story Carousel at great america it’s huge!!

[@jessejdena]

The mirror maze is so dope!

[@sweeney0558]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

[@kiransharma7848]

Beautiful place. Thanks Dear!👍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kiran!

[@mikehking]

Love this and your other videos! Our kids loved the two story carousel in Barcelona - we’re excited to try this one when we visit!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Mike!

[@RonnieReyes-vq4mw]

Hi Cris! Hi Topher! Greetings from the Philippines! Loved this video! Last visited San Francisco on Dec 2018. Also visited Fishermans Wharf and Ghirardelli Square. Thank you for this video. Brings back memories.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ronnie!

[@FranticMonster11]

Oh God I cant wait to visit America again!!!

[@svenhuehnken3867]

A nice place for the evening. Sea lions are the best. Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sven!

[@erwindaalmeijer4737]

Great video's of you Chris! We'll traveling this September to the west coast of America. Beginning at Seattle at ending in LA. So a lot of your videos is helpful for us from the Netherlands.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Erwin!

[@rz5641]

Hey Chris, you didn't get to finish saying if it's safe to visit San Francisco (at 3:37 of the video). What is your opinion?

[@YellowProductions]

Check out this video I made all about "Is Francisco Safe" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZjSiZeHgsuJjsU

[@shayclover4456]

Kemah boardwalk in Kemah Texas had a double decker carousel. We are headed to SF in Sept and love watching your videos!

[@YellowProductions]

Neat!

[@MandyM4]

Me and my Ex boyfriend were here to see the sea friends years ago, those beautiful times now sf is so different

[@thepunisherofchess7044]

Great review!!!

[@emmitbrown5631]

I got like #200. Sweet! I love these walking tours. Thanks Chris, OC Girl, Traveling Princess, and Topher! 👍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks emmit!

[@gellichua7742]

I still remember the 1st time I saw jc Jr in pier 39 with Roses and genes

[@donnabarnett6539]

I was in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago for two days of art museum visits. There were lots of tourists in Golden Gate Park and Union Square area. The city was crowded. I didn't go to Pier 39, but I assume it was crowded as well. San Francisco in April is different than San Francisco in July.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the July report Donna!

[@jazzpianoman01]

Great video; I’m off to the USA in April and will taking in San Francisco

[@kc1t663]

Your cell phone videos are as good as that of a professional camera. Honestly, I like traveling light. One of those professional cameras can weigh more than 5 pounds and they are really bulky.

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah. The Samsung Galaxy S22 takes great shots when the lighting is good. Video isn't as great at night though

[@stich21]

Looks like a neat place, I’d like to visit sometime. Thanks

[@quackcement]

walked around coast from oakland bridge to the golden gate, would say it's worth seeing the whole coast

[@gilbertocarmona6295]

Beautiful day! I guess Legoland has a double decker carousel too.

[@DH27000]

Hello my yellow friend! Thank you for posting these videos, my girlfriend and I are from Pittsburgh and just landed in SFO yesterday, and watched ALL of your northern Cali videos to prepare us for the trip! Hope to run into in the city sometime this week buddy! 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Dhasp! Enjoy your trip!

[@CathyKoalaCat]

Great video Chris. We will be there on August 11th. Getting excited. Will definitely check out the Lefthanded Store as I am left handed. 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Cathy!

[@margaretr.4427]

New subscriber here, found you in a SF search and I have to compliment you on such great work. I really enjoyed your Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 videos and will definitely be looking at where else you have traveled! Your narration is very informative and you really give the viewer a feeling of being right there! I just heard you ask about a 2 story carousel...we had one in my local shopping mall in Woodland Hills, Ca (LA suburbs) for probably 15 years but was removed during the covid shutdown🙁

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Margaret. Bummer that carousel was removed. Woodland Hills isn't that far from us in Orange County

[@opwave79]

I live across the bay but haven’t been to Pier 39 in a long while. There used to be a poster store when I was still in high school that I liked. Love the sea lions though. I remember when they first arrived too, also back when I was in high school.

[@steviezappa1065]

Right I think it was upstairs Then it moved down stairs They had the legit hard to find X-x Large Posters Not the standard size but the big ones I still go to pier 39 to get my knives from we be knives.

[@CurlyQ227_]

Great walk! Thanks. I've seen tons of 2 story carousels in places. 2 come to mind right away, Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL and Independence Center Mall in Independence, MO...unless you meant just on piers.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Tamila! Guess I haven't been to those places 😀

[@JDFrancis]

We are only going to be in SF for less than a day on our way North, but we have really enjoyed your videos. I can't believe that's all from a Samsung phone. Looks great. Really appreciate you making these videos, because with the crime issues there, my anxiety over going has been pretty high. Watching and following in your footsteps has helped.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks JD and enjoy your day in SF!

[@edvaira6891]

There are several theme parks with double decker carousels, including one that’s about thirty miles south of where you are here, at the Great America theme park north of San Jose (I believe there is also one in Legoland Florida)

[@caldreamin4250]

he didn't mention the heart at the end of Pier 39 which many love taking a picture with their family and or whoever you love!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the additional tip!

[@alexwallace6120]

Thanks for the tour .I've been to Pier 39 3 times .In 2008 I was with a friend and i was really crowded and we got sparated .I had to wait by the entrance for maybe 1 hr till he came out.

[@YellowProductions]

Wow! Glad you got reunited

[@accadia_YT]

Nice to see some fellow Brits!

[@DreamCather147]

My first visit was 1982.

[@markcummings3146]

Hey Chris thanks as always for these VLOGs. We are booked to fly into San Francisco next June for three nights (our first trip there), we plan to visit Pier 39, Alcatraz, Union Square and do a short day trip the Miur Forest (may spell that wrong). We've booked a hotel on the outskirts of China Town. Anything you would say we are certainly missing out on?

[@YellowProductions]

Sounds like a good itinerary. I'd suggest walking across at some part of the Golden Gate Bridge. Also visit the steepest street in SF, Lombard Street.

[@mbookey7561]

there is a two story carousel at Great America amusement park in Santa Clara. I would love to see a playlist with all the San Francisco videos. Love your work!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip! Since making this video I visited Great America and saw the carousel! And here's my SF Bay Area playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLOVadUHX1B-Ld9Pj94hS8laRJW50pS9ZJ

[@youngdark3]

Going in October 😁

[@gailvooght9210]

There’s a 2 story carousel in the uk in paultons park Southampton.

[@zarquondam]

10:24 - “Sunglass Hut here, if you forgot your sunglasses; even though San Francisco is cold, when it’s not foggy it can be quite windy.” I suspect that this sentence was originally intended to end with a reference to the bright glare of the sunlight, not to the wind.

[@robinrodriguezlopez]

Any shop you recommend for ornaments in San Francisco?

[@Jeannified]

Chris, I always pick up a magnet from a special area of travel. However, My requirements are the same as yours…must have the name of the area on the magnet. Our refrigerator is covered! I never thought I would be one of those people, yet alas, I am! 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Hah! I think it's an OK hobby 😀

[@filenotfound1000]

we are flying to SF in 3 days' time and will be staying near here, thanks for the tour of the pier and all your other vids. We have watched loads and will be coming back to a lot for reminders for our 4 week trip of CA

[@Koky1111]

Chris great video,is the Eagle cafe still in Pier 39. Thanks I open pier 39 with my late boss Warren L Simmons,8 of October 1978.

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Koky.. sorry. Not sure about the Eagle Cafe

[@tearincottonpanties]

When was this? I was there a few days ago an zero sea lions during the day

[@kimberlygila]

nice video and vlogging

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kimberly!

[@Rolf-lt8lz]

I went to visit a friend in Livermore about 15 years ago and she took me to Pier 39 and we ate at Bubba Gumps, l didn't notice it in your video. A note l ate at Bubba Gumps in Las Vegas and Vegas was alot better for some reason

[@samuelbrewster97]

Hey Chris, I noticed you ignored The Flyer which is where I work at actually! It's the place next to Aquarium of the Bay on the top level. It's a flying theater motion simulator where you fly with Seymour the Seagull around San Francisco (and some of Marin). We also have two Escape Rooms! Btw, we are connected to 7D and 7D is NOT VIRTUAL REALITY. It's a 3d shooting motion simulator ride. No HEADSETS! If you plan on coming back to San Francisco anytime til June/July, I'd LOVE for you to come by and try our attractions! I'd comp you of course!😀LMK when you're coming up! BTW, that closed place next to Mirror Maze is now a taco place called Taco Cantina! It's REALLY GOOD! It's my new lunch place! The Carne Asada is fabulous and the Carnitas are stellar!

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Samuel. Thanks for the heads up. I'll swing by next time I'm at Pier 39. And try some tasty tacos ;)

[@lucyfu7233]

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[@368chen]

Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, Texas has a double decker carousel. It is not at a pier, but it is by the water surrounded by bays and water. Otherwise, many amusement parks such as Six Flags do have them as well.

[@YellowProductions]

Neat!

[@HinesEdventures]

THis was taped in April! ?? Wow I’m just seeing this 4 months later

[@YellowProductions]

Sorry... too many videos... not enough time to edit them! :)

[@HinesEdventures]

Just was there July 24! Very little sea lions there but now I know why…they left to mate

[@californianbelle9938]

There's a little hide away place about three-ish hours from SF called Casa de Fruita. It has a two story carousel.

[@YellowProductions]

Neat!

[@KawaiiNancy]

💜💜💜

[@Gulag_Official.]

Ahh, Pier 39. Where Kreekcraft almost got arrested.

[@tmapes1989]

CGA has a 2 story carrousel!!!

[@danf8047]

Does it ever get warm in SF? I remember visiting a few years ago in july and for a place that's pretty south of me (Canada) I had to wear long sleeves like the people in the video

[@YellowProductions]

It's rarely "warm" in San Francisco.

[@dogsense3773]

Native here,age 66 September and October are some of our hottest days thanks!

[@danf8047]

@@dogsense3773 ohhh so our fall is when it gets hot there! duly noted!

[@erickfgty]

Hi Chris, can you recommend me a cheap hotel in San José ? Just for a night thanks !

[@YellowProductions]

Not sure how "cheap" you mean, but I enjoyed the Marriott Oakland for one night

[@aldrianalfonso5638]

what part of pier 39 would you start at?

[@YellowProductions]

The front and walk to the Carousel, then out to the Sea Lions

[@normaiwahashi9549]

GREAT VIDEO MR. RANEY! There is a large two story carousel at the amusement park Great America in Santa Clara, CA. (near San Jose). Was in the movie Beverly Hills Cop 3. 😀🐼

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Norma!

[@erisbob]

You called this pier Fisherman's Wharf a few times, just fyi. Oops. I'd have done the same thing. lol

[@Peizxcv]

If I run into Chris and Topher, I am gonna forgot their name and just call them Yellow Production

[@YellowProductions]

That's what most people do :)

[@darrentan4579]

United States 🇺🇸

[@evamaggard]

I live alone in San Francisco 2022

[@lynnkurumaji2478]

sorry to say I have stopped going to San Francisco. Tired of the homeless and smell of near the San Francisco Centre. My favorite hotel was Parc 55 off of Market St next to SF Centre.

[@CathyKoalaCat]

We are staying at that hotel in a couple of weeks. Great to hear you liked it

[@lynnkurumaji2478]

@@CathyKoalaCat location was very good, but parking is only valet and can be a little shocking. Last time I stayed there it was around $60. There was a cheaper alternative near by.

[@mushymushroomrxc]

Great America California has two story carousel

[@kathleenanderson5782]

I can’t decide where to move in California. Would you pleeease help direct me. I’ve watched at least ten of your California beach videos because I want to be near a beach and I like the low humidity in California. I like a town or city that has charm or character. I’m single yet retired and young at heart. My choice of exercise is mostly walking and swimming. I could buy something between 600k and 1M but prefer not to be house poor. 🙏❤️

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Kathleen-- Some general thoughts are Seal Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, Encinitas or Carlsbad

[@Fish_man1]

Hey at least you weren’t like KreekCraft unprepared and it all went DOWN

[@742EVERGREENTCE]

So what’s it like been mistaken for Christian Horner all the time anyway?

[@TrangleC]

Am I crazy or did you run into those two fans before? I feel like I have seen them before in some other video.

[@YellowProductions]

They may have made it in to my vlog for this trip too. But I think I've only run in to them once

[@TrangleC]

@@YellowProductions You're surely right, but I really got that nagging feeling you have run into two British fans looking very much like them in one of your Disneyland videos, I think.

[@PaolaTourGuide]

Where is Bubba gump?

[@tmapes1989]

Did you get your car broken into???

[@eddiew2325]

No but I got my heart broken into 💔

[@ClarkKent-er6qc]

Jakarta

[@Shimra8888]

How’s the homeless situation? Has it gotten worse?

[@TrangleC]

No reason why it should have gotten better. It isn't as if anyone would even try doing something about it.

[@YellowProductions]

It's rough

[@donnabarnett6539]

@@YellowProductions I only saw a few homeless people when I was there a couple of weeks ago. I didn't see any tents. The media makes it seem like San Francisco is a hellhole overrun with homeless people and tent cities. I didn't see that.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the report Donna. I think it really depends what part of SF you are in.

[@donnabarnett6539]

@@YellowProductions You are correct. I didn't go to the Tenderloin District. But still, in my opinion, the media exaggerates the situation.

[@MattAHTatTat]

Grew up in the Bay Area and have a lot of great memories of SF, but between the homelessness / open drug use on the street / and the authoritarian covidaids 1984 policies (masks and vaxxx mandates)....I refuse to come back. Truly sad.

[@YellowProductions]

Sad indeed

[@jefftackett282]

I was told that its not safe to park there due to the crime car being broke into on a regular basis

[@psfca]

Better to ride the cable car or F Line trolley or even Uber to the area than risk car break in... I'm a local

[@cactusscone]

And wear boots so you don't step in the poop

[@heathertheheathen6145]

And the crime and homeless don’t want businesses in S.F

[@XPJV]

The most boring place in SF.

[@mrnicksmommy]

This place is a disaster right now - so many businesses closed and empty - sad the crime is insane and scary for me a tourist No where near what it use to be I recommend other places in cali

[@dogsense3773]

I'm 67 in the 70s80s 96-110 killed each year in San Francisco, the last five years 45-50 killed.just the facts thanks!

[@JKinLVN]

@@dogsense3773 - If you're just counting deaths, and not theft, window smashing, and homeless dirt and attacks.....maybe you might be right. SF is much worse overall today. Just the facts...thanks!

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