Flyer Thrill Zone & 7D Experience

Flyer Thrill Zone & 7D Experience at Pier 39 delivers two technology-driven simulation experiences that give the Fisherman's Wharf tourism district something genuinely modern to offer alongside its classic sea lions and clam chowder.

The flagship experience is the Flyer — a virtual hang-gliding simulation where riders are suspended in a harness and experience what it feels like to glide over San Francisco. The footage is specifically of SF landmarks: soaring past the Golden Gate Bridge, banking over Alcatraz, swooping across the Bay. For kids who've been looking at these landmarks all day from ground level, experiencing them from a simulated aerial perspective is a genuinely different way to process the city.

The harness suspension and tilt controls add physical sensation that makes the virtual experience more convincing.

The 7D Experience pairs motion seats with an action movie format, adding synchronized physical movement to an immersive screen experience. The 'D' count has become a bit of a theme park marketing arms race, but the combination of moving seats and large-screen content does enhance the experience beyond regular cinema.

With 556 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars, the ratings reflect that this is a 'good addition to a Pier 39 day' experience rather than a destination on its own. The 30-60 minute visit length and the Pier 39 location make it a natural add-on during time already spent at Fisherman's Wharf.

Best for ages 5 and up — height minimums apply for the harness-based Flyer. Younger children won't be able to participate in that experience, and the intensity of both attractions may not suit very sensitive kids.