Everyone who visits "The City" knows about Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz, but spending a few hours on Pier 39 is an activity in itself! My favorite attraction is the collection sea lions (seals don't have ear flaps!) that hang out next to the pier. After the devastating 1980's earthquake, these sea lions found their way here and have called it home ever since. They lounge around on floating docks, soaking up rays, pushing each other around and swimming around. They're free to come and go in and out of the marina, but it seems like mostly they stay put. Every now and then one sea lion will decide to pick at another one just to get a game going. They push and shove and try to knock each other
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