Doolin Pier sits at the end of a narrow road that runs through flat limestone fields down to the shore. In calm weather it is a pleasant spot even if you are not taking a boat — the view back toward the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher is excellent, and the pier itself is often busy with fishermen.
From spring through early autumn, Doolin Ferry operates regular sailings to all three Aran Islands — Inisheer, Inishmaan, and Inishmore. The Cliffs of Moher boat tour departs from here too, passing beneath the cliffs from the sea level and giving a completely different perspective from the cliff-top path.