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Pier 17

Pier 17 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
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Pier 17 sits along the Embarcadero waterfront next to the Exploratorium, in the stretch between the Ferry Building and Pier 39. Visitors coming for events can expect a straightforward pier setting right on the bay, with views of the water, the Bay Bridge, and working harbor traffic. The area is flat and easy to walk, though it is usually breezy and can feel cold once the sun goes down, so layers help.

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Muni’s F Market & Wharves streetcar and several bus lines stop within a short walk, and there are paid parking lots and garages scattered along the Embarcadero, along with limited street parking that tends to fill up early.

For things like the Hidden Currencies series, Pier 17 is used as an extension of the Exploratorium campus for public programs, small receptions, and project-based events. Expect a mix of informal gathering areas, pop-up installations, and views out over the water rather than a traditional theater setup. Depending on the event, there may be sound from the waterfront or nearby traffic, and people passing through the public plaza space. Food options on-site are limited to what an event brings in, but there are cafes and restaurants within a short walk along the Embarcadero.

Pier 17 is part of a historic pair of waterfront structures that also includes Pier 15, the main home of the Exploratorium. The two piers were originally built in the early 1900s and later renovated as part of a larger effort to preserve the Embarcadero’s old pier sheds while adapting them for new cultural uses. That history gives events here a slightly industrial, utilitarian backdrop, with restored warehouse-style buildings and exposed structure rather than a purpose-built modern event hall.

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