6/3/09

The Sea Lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco

Christopher Rennie: Sea Lions by Pier 39

The sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. They just turned up one day, a few years ago, loved it and stayed! And now they are protected by law. Have you found your perfect spot?

Participating in: Watery Wednesday + Outdoor Wednesday

62 comments:

  1. 2sweetnsaxyJune 2, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Wow! What a cool shot. I've never seen anything like that. That's a lot of sea lions.

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  2. CarlettaJune 2, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    A great shot!
    There are so many there - wow.

    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  3. Rob RipmaJune 2, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I recently saw sea lions on my trip to Alaska but not that many. Wow!

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  4. Gemma WisemanJune 2, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I can't believe how many sea lions are in this photo! And piled on one another! Incredible shot!

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  5. anitaJune 2, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    well...my perfect spot is probably nowhere near the sea lions...spent some childhood years in monterey, cali and remember the noisey, stinky wonder of sea lions...
    my perfect spot is in a private tropical beach setting, probably in the keys...on a hammock, w/ ocean breezes blowing thru palms and lots of bird sounds...

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  6. Happily Retired GalJune 2, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    WONDERFUL view of these critters camped out sunning themselves near the water!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  7. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Who could say no to free lodging in San Francisco? These fellas travel around the bay and frustrate crabbers and fishermen by grabbing their baits.

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  8. AudunJune 2, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    I have been to SF a few times on business, and I always have to go down to Pier 39 and look at the sea lions. Thanks for a great shot

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  9. TuTu's BlissJune 2, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Love it! We're a military family so our perfect spot is wherever we happen to be at the time. We always managed to find that spot no matter where we are. Hugs, Jen

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  10. Guy DJune 2, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    That is incredible that they just showed up one day and decided to stay. Amazing pic.

    Have a great day
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  11. Dawn MarieJune 2, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    ohhh what i would give to see that live. Its soo neat.

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  12. UnknownJune 2, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    I love it!! We don't have sea lions in Florida.

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  13. ChristyJune 2, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    I've seen those sea lions there - it's quite a site to see! My perfect spot is on the gulf coast of Florida...

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  14. Vicki ~ FLJune 2, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Oh my gosh, there sure are alot of sea lions sunning themselves ~ great shot.

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  15. beachvintage.comJune 2, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    I will never forget my trip to San Fran. I love these seals and I sat for hours with some sea food chowder.

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  16. pennyJune 2, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Now that is a lot of seals. Wonderful shot, I wonder if they are charged a docking fee :)

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  17. Martha ZJune 2, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Oh my! I've never seen so many sea lions.

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  18. VALKYRIENJune 2, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    My goodness - that is awesome! And they are still there? Great shot - and what an experience it must be to simply walk around in the town and visit the harbour and sea lions! Just an ordinary day! :)

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  19. Julie@beingRUBYJune 2, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Interesting shot!! It amazes me how nature will come to visit us in our man-made world!! I wonder what they think of us??

    Thanks for visiting me again.. i think my tuesday travels would fit in well with Watery Wednesday!

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  20. KimberlyJune 2, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Well, since there is no room for me at Pier 39...I think it might be at my own home!
    I would love to visit the sea lions though!! :) KIM

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  21. JamesJune 2, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    When I lived in the Bay area about twnety years ago there was no were near that many sea lions.
    Looks like they own the place now.

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  22. The Quintessential MagpieJune 2, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Oh, this is wonderful! I love sea lions, and I'm so glad they are protected as well they should be.

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  23. Sarah A. Galang, Ph.D.June 2, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    wow so nice and great. like it. Have a nice day.

    here's my link:
    http://sarahg26.blogspot.com/2009/06/watery-wednesday-6.html

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  24. ellen bJune 2, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Oh my! Now that's a whole lot of sea lions!
    Amazing...

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  25. IreneJune 2, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    This is so special

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  26. Christi @ A Southern LifeJune 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    That is just amazing. I would love to go see them in person. What a fab pic. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. UnknownJune 2, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    That is amazing I have never seen so many.

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  28. Laura TreveyJune 2, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    wow... I had no idea there were that many!!

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  29. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingJune 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    I lived in San Francisco for 3 years... and I love seeing them! I think they are so cute... but they do kind of smell :) I love your blog by the way!

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  30. AmyJune 2, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Very special and wonderful photos.

    amy@maisonbelle

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  31. Skoots1moMJune 2, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    we ate at the restaurant at the end of the pier, can't remember the name now...it was fun listening to them yell at each other while they sun bathed!
    great memories.
    thanks for sharing

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  32. Cathy~Mille FleurJune 2, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    Wow!!! This is wild!!! Sooo many sea lions!!! I love this photo!!!

    Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  33. pamJune 2, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    We were out there sometime around 6 or 7 years ago and I was stunned by how many of them were everywhere...boats had netting up trying to keep them off.. crazy

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  34. AnnJune 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    OMG for a while I didn't even recognize those are sea lions... Nice shot.

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  35. Blondie's JournalJune 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    How beautiful!! They look quite content!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  36. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJune 3, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    I've been there. They are fun to watch, but they don't smell very good! :)

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  37. UnknownJune 3, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    i had a wonderful time when i visited! and i have countless photos of these sea lions, from all angles.:D

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  38. Regina June 3, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    O I missed this scene. Been there. Nice shot!

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  39. Christina, SwedenJune 3, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Wow!!
    They seem to use every spot, great shot.
    Hope they found their way back into the sea later

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  40. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerJune 3, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday! The sea lions are awesome! Thanks for sharing your photo.~ Susan

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  41. Rebecca CorveseJune 3, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    I live an hour away from SF and see these big guys all the time, barking away! They are a crowd favorite, but a boater's nightmare! lol....

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  42. RHJune 3, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    This is funny :) so many so close to each other.

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  43. Still LearningJune 3, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Oh my goodness, how cool is that?

    Jennifer

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  44. The Stylish HouseJune 3, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Great photo! I saw the sea lions on my last trip to San Francisco! It is nice to know nature was allowed to take its course, but I recall the smell was a tad overwhelming.
    ~Cathy~

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  45. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJune 3, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Wonderful photo!!

    Yes, we've found our perfect spot!

    Happy OW!

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  46. Mary BergfeldJune 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    What a marvelous photograph. The sea lions look as though they're there to stay. Have a wonderful day.

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  47. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~June 3, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    I love sea lions!!!

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  48. AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Oh my goodness, there's just so many! Have they caused problems with anything? Or do they just hang out? I can't believe how many there are!

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  49. UnknownJune 3, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    WOW!!! That's a lot of sea lions !!

    I bet those mooring berths don't get used for awhile.. :-)

    Wonderful shot !!!

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  50. MaryroseJune 3, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I clicked on to your sight and saw the pictures of the sea lions and actually said "Oh my gosh" out loud. Great pic. Happy Outdoor Wed.
    ~Maryrose~

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  51. LynnJune 3, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I have seen this phenomenon up close and personal, as they say. It's amazing, isn't it!

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  52. Miller Racing FamilyJune 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    What a great photo! I have never seen so many sea lions.
    Have a great day!

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  53. srpJune 3, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    What a magnificent sight! They are having a wonderful time sunning and just lounging... we could take a lesson or two!

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  54. Brenda PruittJune 3, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Goodness, I've never seen anything remotely like that! What a sight!
    Brenda

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  55. ArijaJune 3, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Is that kind of overcrowding allowed in SF tenements? LOL Glorious shot,pity you did not make if big enough to enlarge.

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  56. RobinfromCAJune 4, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    They are an amazing sight and they did just show up in droves one year. But, they torture the fishermen trying to make a living, they smell and they are so loud! They also chased all the boat owners who had slips there right out of the harbor because when the city tried to get them out of there - well, let's just say there was a group of very vocal activists that didn't agree that the humans who were paying a bazillion dollars in revenue to the city for that prime location for their boats had a right to that spot over the seals. The squeaky wheel won and the seals have been there for about 20 years now.

    My perfect spot would be in Pacific Grove or Pismo Beach! Two incredibly gorgeous - yet very different - CA coastal communities.

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  57. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendJune 4, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Enjoyed reading your blog today..Love it and all the pictures. I am still finding my way around blogland....I always love making new friends..I am posting about Disney so hope you will stop by. Commenting automatically puts you in the drawing for the June giveaway.

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  58. trishieJune 4, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    This is AMAZING...wish I was there to see them in real life!

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  59. Melissa @ The Inspired RoomJune 4, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Aw, how sweet that those sea lions found their spot! Love it! You know I found my spot (in my own backyard) so now I just need to get a few tiki torches to make it feel a little more tropical :-)

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  60. KatJune 5, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    What an amazing photo. One of the places on my "bucket list" of things to do! Thanks for sharing. Kathy

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  61. Tiina of livingConceptJune 14, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    oh, never seen anything like that! lovely creatures

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  62. Bella-FleurSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Hello
    just popped on your blog ! love it
    my husband and I were at pier 39 last may what a cool town! can't wait to go back.
    the sea lions are so cute but they are kind of stinky LOL...

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