20th Anniversary of the Sea Lions Arrival
San Francisco, California, USA
1/19/2010Description
PIER 39 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival at PIER 39. Each January, these marine mammals return in droves for herring season in San Francisco Bay. In celebration of the sea lion’s anniversary, visitors can watch the sea lions in close proximity, talk with knowledgeable Marine Mammal Center docents and stop by the Whale Bus for a complete educational experience. PIER 39 invites visitors to see for themselves why K-Dock in PIER 39’s West Marina, has been declared a “Watchable Wildlife” viewing area by the California Watchable Wildlife Project.
Venue
PIER 39
Directions
From the South Bay Take Highway 101 North to Highway 80 East Exit at 4th Street Stay left onto Bryant Street (get in right lane) Stay on Bryant Street to The Embarcadero Turn left onto The Embarcadero (get into right lane) Straight to PIER 39 (2 1/2 miles) From the North Bay: Take Highway 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge Pass through the Toll Plaza and stay to your left Take Lombard Street Exit (on right side) Follow Lombard Street to Van Ness Avenue Take a left onto Van Ness Avenue (stay right) Follow Van Ness Avenue to Bay Street (about three blocks) Stay on Bay Street until it runs into The Embarcadero Turn left onto The Embarcadero You will see PIER 39 on right side of the street From the East Bay: Take Interstate 80 West across the Bay Bridge Take Fremont Exit (on right side) Stay in far right lane Turn left on Folsom St. Follow Folsom to The Embarcadero
Times
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Website
http://www.pier39.com
Infophone
415--705-5565
Email
info@cpmgsf.com