Sea lions have made this spot their home for more than three decades.
and orcas, natural predators of sea lions, don’t typically make their way into the bay to feed. Biologists also believe the sea lions choose to stay at Pier 39 because of its protection from storms and rising tides compared to the beach.bluejayphoto/Getty Images/iStockphotothat before the sea lions made this spot their home, the K Dock was filled with boats.
After the boats were moved, K Dock wasn’t in good shape due to the overwhelming weight of the sea lions. Male sea lionsAll that weight adds up quickly when there are hundreds of sea lions lying around. Not surprisingly, the dock eventually was submerged and fell apart. To keep the sea lions from invading other docks, Pier 39 built floats where the dock used to be. In
, the sea lion count hit an all-time record, with 1,701 animals at the pier, making those floats even more packed than before.Planning a visit to Pier 39 to see the sea lionsis from late July through mid-May. There can be around 600 to 900 sea lions at any given point during this time. During the early summer months, the sea lions migrate south for breeding, though a small group of the animals do stay at Pier 39 — much to the delight of tourists.
The sea lions are the most active in the morning, barking and roaring at each other before finding the best spot to lay in the sun during the afternoon. The sea lions tend to snooze and sunbathe on the floats before becoming more active again in the evening. If you visit, it's very important that you keep a safe distance and observe the sea lions from the overlook of the pier. AndFred Bahurlet / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm
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