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San Francisco Carousel & Bay Plunge at Pier 39
Family-friendly carousel fun and seaside thrills at Pier 39.
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Family-friendly carousel fun and seaside thrills at Pier 39.
San Francisco Carousel & Bay Plunge at Pier 39 is a family-friendly tourist attraction at 39 Pier 39 in San Francisco. Visitors enjoy a colorful carousel amid a lively harbor area featuring restaurants, shops, a Farmers Market, arcade games, rides, and sea lion views from the pier. Reviews highlight kid-friendly fun, comfortable seating, convenient parking nearby, and an entertaining stop, though some note ticket prices.
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Colorful, hand-painted carousel with bench seats and classic music for all ages.
A safe, engaging attraction perfect for young children and photo opportunities.
Located at Pier 39 with bay views, sea lion sightings, and nearby amenities.
Convenient access to gift shops, jewelry stores, and local souvenirs.
Affordable ticket options for a quick, memorable ride in a lively area.
Overall rating
SHYAMAL GUCHHAIT
A fantastic spot to explore, with diverse restaurants and shops for jewelry and gifts! 🤩🛍️ #Place #Restaurants #Jewelry #Gifts
Kevin Huang
Compared to Carousels in other cities, this one sucks. $9 for tickets now and the mandatory adult standing next to a kid also must pay the $9. Never seen that before. It’s also a really quick ride. Huge rip-off.
Weslley Figueiredo
My 4-year-old daughter absolutely loves carousels, and she had a fantastic time at the San Francisco Carousel at Pier 39. She really enjoyed it and had so much fun! It’s a charming and colorful spot that’s perfect for young kids. A great little attraction in the middle of a lively area — definitely worth a stop if you’re visiting Pier 39 with children.
Cheryl Roberts
Lots of fun! Grateful for the bench seat! The kids had an absolute blast!
Elizabeth “Liz” Castro
There's something for everyone but definitely appear that you can bring the family for a fun-filled day. I enjoyed the fact that I was there on a budget and was still able to purchase and acceptable amount of souvenirs take back home with me for my loved ones. A variety of different food places, the best of sit down restaurants and fast food eateries . There's a Farmers Market, arcade for little ones, rides for little ones, a plethora of gift shops ranging from toys to souvenirs, high tech gadgets, and jewelry shops. I didn't get to go to the aquarium but for the next visit I definitely have some plans in mind. And last but not least I enjoyed, and the children enjoyed watching sea lions sunning themselves viewable from the pier. FYI directly across the street, very conveniently located, was a parking garage.
