Sea Lion Hangout - View this location on map Pier 39 - K Dock They're loud and smelly , males can eaily measure ten feet and weigh over 1,000 pounds, and hundreds of them have made K Dock their home since 1989. No one is sure why they moved here, but the lack of predators, abundant herring in the winter, and cozy wooden floats is certainly attractive to a sea lion. Unlike a seal, sea lions have external ear flaps. Many have red, yellow or orange tags identifying them to marine biologist researchers. Budget,Kids

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