The sea lion population at the dock reached a record high of 1,701 in November 2009. Those unable to visit Pier 39 in person can still enjoy the sea lions via a live cam . Reach Aidin Vaziri ...

San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf district is seeing a surge in sea lions. First appearing at Pier 39 after the 1989 earthquake, the sea lions have become a well known tourist attraction.