Record Number of Sea Lions Fill K-Dock at Pier 39
San Francisco, September 29, 2009 – There is a record breaking number of California sea lions that are now camped out in PIER 39’s West Marina. The current count taken last Friday by The Marine Mammal Center was up to 1,585. The reason there are so many is unknown, but researchers are analyzing data for some clues. “Earlier this year, we saw a record number of yearling sea lions strand as a...
September 30th, 2009 by admin
Pier 39 Promises a Wicked Time at Pumpkin Pandemonium
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 14, 2009) — It’s a WICKED Halloween at PIER 39’s Pumpkin Pandemonium presented by Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER. Put on your costume and follow the yellow brick road to PIER 39 on Sunday, October 25 from noon to 4 p.m. This bewitching event kicks off with a performance from WICKED, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre. The fun continues with live entertainment...
September 16th, 2009 by thouseman
April/May 2009: What’s New in San Francisco?
“What’s New” is a listing of new venues, attractions and activities compiled by the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB). Past editions of “What’s New” and a list of “Recent and Coming Attractions” are available in the Media section of the SFCVB’s Web site, www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com. The next edition of “What’s New” will be sent in May 2009. Public transit...
April 23rd, 2009 by thouseman
San Francisco is a Cultural Playground for Children of All Ages
San Francisco is a cultural playground in many forms. Children (and parents) will find museums that encourage creative thinking and exploration, as well as numerous parks, playgrounds, attractions and activities to provide plenty of stimuli to inspire. The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) features an itinerary just for children called Kid City on San Francisco’s official Web...
March 20th, 2009 by thouseman
Fisherman’s Wharf: Sightseeing among the crab pots
At Fisherman’s Wharf, the crab pots are out in force most times of year, but especially during Dungeness crab season (mid November through mid-June), when tasty, fresh crab are available in abundance. First-time visitors see the preponderance of shops, crowds, street performers and crab stands along Jefferson St. and wonder where are the fishing boats? Does the fishing industry still exist in San...
March 24th, 2008 by thouseman
