Is there a good meeting spot before entering pier 6 to gather the rest of our group?

Pick a hotel or resteraunt to meet in front of such as Ruth Chris (right next to public parking lot) hard rock cafe (you can see sign from far away or even at the submarine (you can't miss it). Everything is very close & has nice sidewalks throughout. Not crazy packed w people. Have fun!! PS the aquarium there is amazing too!

There is a small parking lot, right infront of the venue...but it's best to be super early before the event to get a space

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