Pier 39 is a place where the city dwellers go to gawk at tourists. Hanging over the railing by the sea lions’ platform, queuing for a Bay cruise, or eating up creamy chowder from a sourdough bread bowl, tourists from Iowa and Minnesota are so obviously enjoying any trappy little shoppe around here – it’s contagious. Traveling kiddies of all ages line up for San Francisco Carousel (handcrafted in Italy with artistic depictions of the city landmarks) and a 3D Turbo Ride (now playing SpongeBob SquarePants, Dino Island, and Extreme Log). Families, big and small, try to decide where to lunch – Boudin Bakery, Chowders, Crepe Café, Hard Rock Café, North Beach Pizza, Eagles, or grab and go at Aunt Fanny’s Hot Pretzels or Pier Market Crabstand… It’s a tourist paradise! To help the locals overcome the embarrassment of joining their happy ranks, Pier 39 came up with Local Advantage Offer, which includes buy-one-get-one-free promos for everything from Aquarium of the Bay tix to a seafood entrée. Added this year, there is a new attraction in town – RocketBoat, a 30-minute high-speed thrill ride on the Bay, accompanied by a rock’n’roll soundtrack. Residents of San Francisco and 19 surrounding counties are generously included in the offer, which continues through the Labor Day. Throughout the year, a free membership at the Local Advantage Club will entitle thrill seekers to more savings and promotions. So, if traveling to Cote d’Azure or Mont Blanc does not exactly fit your budget this year, why not come commingle with an overjoyed crowd, especially on one of those sunny breezy September days, following our foggy summer. Among the two-for-one participants are also the new Players Arcade/Sportsbar/Deli, Motown Madness show at Theatre 39, presented by J’LaChic Productions, and Frequent Flyers bungee trampoline. Various discounts are offered by Blue & Gold Freet; Blazing Saddles bike rentals and tours; City Kayak, and a great number of specialty shops and restaurants. To find out more, and to print discount coupons, visit www.pier39.com, and click on Local Advantage. Photography by Yuri Krasov.
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