Smithsonian Magazine

Chonkers the Massive Sea Lion Drew Crowds to San Francisco’s Famed Pier 39. Then, a New Chunky Showstopper Stole His Identity

The Steller sea lion was an unusual visitor to the pier, which typically hosts smaller California sea lions. However, he may ...
PetHelpful on MSN

Two giant Steller sea lions cause chaos at San Francisco’s Pier 39—watch the viral moment

Sea lions completely dominate Pier 39, and the dramatic, noisy takeover is unlike anything visitors expected to see.
The Monterey County Herald

Chonkers is the huge, cuddle-seeking celebrity that San Francisco craves

Chonkers showed up in early March at San Francisco’s Pier 39, where floating docks of barking sea lions regularly draw ...
WTVD

Record number of sea lions swarm San Francisco pier; largest gathering in 15 years, officials say

SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco's Pier 39 is getting a lot of attention right now. It's seeing the largest number of sea lions gathered in about 15 years. The sea lions first appeared at ...

Broadway star serenades Pier 39 sea lions during San Francisco visit

Broadway veteran Karen Mason surprised visitors at San Francisco's Pier 39 by singing a playful rendition of "Hello Dolly" to ...
Forbes

San Francisco’s Pier 39 Welcomes Newest Waterfront Restaurant, Fire + Ice

Pier 39—one of San Francisco’s most iconic and tourist-friendly destinations—has just welcomed its newest addition to the waterfront dining scene: FiRE + iCE. The San Francisco location ...