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PIER 39 has a little something for all ages and is one of San Francisco's top attractions. There are more than 110 stores, 13 eating places each view views over the bay, and a whole load of... more

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  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    gizmoregis

    5 Stars Sittin on the dock of the bay wasting time Review with images 17/09/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages cheap if you want, lots for imaginative young uns

    Disadvantages Disadvantages lots of people, long waits for food

    PIER 39 has a little something for all ages and is one of San Francisco's top attractions. There are more than 110 stores, 13 eating places each view views over the bay, and a whole load of attractions including the famous sea lions, street performers and other live daily entertainment. STORES The shops are of a more boutique nature with small independent retailers selling things that you could probably find elsewhere, but not so conveniently placed together. The bottom line Is that this is a great place to pick up gifts and presents for people back home as well as keepsakes of San Francisco ... more
  • 1 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    boilot

    3 Stars Leicester square on the shorefront 09/08/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages On the waterfront

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Heaving with people, too many trinket shops

    Very similar in fact to the waterfront Piers in Seattle, but larger. Teeming with tourists sporting blue rinses, baseball caps, fanny packs, Japanese tour groups with cameras aplenty. Many shops and concessions all over. Street performers, slow moving traffic and trams to occasionally disrupt the cars. Not my favourite place in San Francisco it has to be said. Shopping is much easier and cheaper down Market St. And the crowds aren't stop'n'photo types. Perhaps i'm cynical and have been in London too long - i don't stop for much in Convent Garden, there's little here that did anything any ... more