If you were a tourist in San Francisco and had time for either Fisherman's Wharf OR Pier 39, which one would you go to and why?
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Jodie44
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Pier 39 is pretty much at Fisherman's Wharf.
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i thought they were the same thing. well, i spose the pier is where the sea lions are so i'd probably go there.
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I would see both since they are within walking distance of each other.
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Hey Jodie - you want my honest opinion? I'd see neither. Both are just touristy setups with nothing particularly unique about them at all. They are walking distance to each other, yeah - Fisherman's Wharf I think is pier 41/42 from memory. I'd go to Fisherman's Wharf, hire a pushbike from Blazing Saddles (about $30) and ride the length of the piers to Pier One. Pier One is a more speccy building full of eateries and specialist market style shopping. From there I'd ride to 155 Columbus Ave (San Francisco Brewing Company), wander in and have a pint of Emporer Norton. From there ride up Grant Ave (Chinatown) all the way to Lombard St. and a big lookout. From there it is downhill back to Fisherman's Wharf. You'll see WAY better San Francisco-y stuff than you'll get at the Wharf. All you can get there is crap souveniers and junk food...
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neither..I'd go to the mission.
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Either will do the job. But try to visit both, or at least a little of both. Walk the streets, take your time a bit. I guess it depends on if you really want to shop or find someplace to eat, or gather the atmosphere of the city.
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