A natural stop for out-of-towners, but Pier 39 can be tough if you have kids in tow. There are tons of candy shops, gimmicky rides and so on -- all of which are easily skippable for grown-ups, but they all appeal to the kids. Put yourself on a budget and you'll be OK -- you can even spend the whole day looking and not spend a cent.
Pros: Fun shops, shows
Cons: Parking can be tough
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