Pier 39 Webcam: San Francisco Sea Lion Cam

What you’ll see

The camera looks over floating docks along San Francisco’s waterfront. Look for groups of California sea lions resting shoulder to shoulder, slipping into the water or climbing back onto the floats. The number on the docks changes with the season, food supply and migration. An empty dock on the feed can fill up later in the day.

Planning a visit

For an in-person view, follow the pier’s signs toward K-Dock in the West Marina. Sea lions began gathering there after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and Pier 39 still keeps the floats available to them. Watch from the viewing area and give the animals room. If you are driving, check the pier’s parking page for current rates and validation before you go.

Pier 39 map showing K-Dock (PDF) ↗

Pier 39 directions and parking ↗