FreePIER 39 Holiday Tree Lighting & Synchronized Light Spectacular
Through Jan 10Nov 23 – Jan 10 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027; tree lighting festival on Dec 3. Musical light shows repeat every 30 minutes nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
PIER 39 Entrance PlazaThe Embarcadero & Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133 · 2.4 mi approx. from San FranciscoDirections
All ages (paved, level waterfront boardwalks with complete stroller accessibility)
FreeFree admission (open public outdoor plaza shows; carousel rides extra)
About this adventure
PIER 39's towering 60-foot live Monterey pine tree in the Entrance Plaza sparkles with thousands of color-changing LED lights and festive ornaments. Beginning with a grand holiday tree lighting celebration, the tree performs a synchronized musical light show every half hour each evening from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Families can combine the show with a ride on the ornate, hand-crafted double-decker San Francisco Carousel, visit the famous resident sea lions lounging on the K-Dock, and browse seaside candy and toy shops. The pier promenade is fully paved, flat, and stroller-accessible, with free public viewing for all.
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