Harbour

The Marina at Pier 39

SF, United StatesSan Francisco Bay
Type
Harbour

Marina built into Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, with views over Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Open approach from the central bay between Aquatic Park and the Embarcadero. Hail the harbour office on VHF 16, then working channel as directed. Office on +1 415 705 5436, weekdays 08:00 to 16:00.

Practical

300 wooden finger pontoon berths for boats from 36 to 60 ft, long-term, daily and overnight transient berthing. Shore power, fresh water, showers, heads, laundry, pumpout and shops on the pier. No fuel berth on site.

Ashore

Pier 39 shops and restaurants directly on the dockside. Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and the cable car turntable at Powell and Hyde within 1 km. Aquarium of the Bay on the pier itself.

Story

California sea lions began hauling out on K-Dock on the marina's west side in September 1989. The Marine Mammal Center runs a free public exhibit on the pier above the haul-out.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
37.81004, -122.40931 (37°48.60'N 122°24.56'W)
Town
SF
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

The Marina at Pier 39 lies at 37°48.60'N 122°24.56'W, that is 37.81004, -122.40931 in decimal degrees.

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