they're everywhere!
heading into the famous pier 39
located at edge of the Fisherman's Wharf
it's a pierside shopping and dining area
a fancy and popular tourist trap too
the marina by the pier
a clear day with the golden gate bridge in the far left
seafood!
land food!
yachts and fishing boats
the center pavilion
view from the overhead bridges
funhouses in the pier
the pier was developed by entrepreneur Warren Simmons
it opened October 4, 1978
view of the naval yard afar
California sea lions
alcatraz from the pier viewing dock
got gump?
the double decker merry go round
the bay bridge up east of the pier
theaters by the pier
nicely decked out
got candy?
lots of candy!
bell diving 101!
hey a left hand store!
as with every visit to San francisco
no visit to fisherman's wharf is complete
without the delicious famous clam chowder!
boy I miss the chowder here
more outdoor dining options
all is one!
view of the wharf already near sunset
I love their burgers!
croco bread!
Obama was here too!
courtesy of...
Fisherman's wharf accessible by both trolley and cable car
we are heading back by cable car!
but first more candy!
our ride for the night
but 1st, a pitstop at the...
The world's most crooked street
Lombard Street!
it's along an east-west street
comprising of eight tight hairpin turns
connecting Presidio Boulevard and The Embarcadero
On the cable car!
whee downhill!