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Coit Tower

Monument and Scenic Lookout

Telegraph Hill, San Francisco

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Coit Tower

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Ranked #2 for monuments in San Francisco
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"Worth the hike up the stairs."(20 Tips)
"foot via Filbert St"(10 Tips)
"The staircases to the bay bridge direction was an amazing walk."(6 Tips)
"You can see the Golden Gate Bridge as long as it's not too foggy."(6 Tips)

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Nicole HaimeAugust 11, 2015
360-degree views of downtown. - cool but touristy. Si van a coit tower, pasen por lombard street - la calle famosa swirly (and the street I live on)
Max Blue 🚴🍔November 17, 2014
Beautiful 360 Views of the City and surrounding area. Going up the tower is not free though. Costs 5$.
Allie WandnerJuly 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Stand at all 4 points around the tower, take pictures at eye level using the Dermandar app and create a 360 panorama of the entire city from Coit Tower. It's cool, you'll like it.
🍉🌽🍍Tay Dubb🚽💩💨December 29, 2014
Sweet view of the city ! Take the stairway walk up here for great path to health.
SandrasticaAugust 22, 2014
It's funny that the Columbus statue is really different from the image that Europeans have of him. Great views!
c0uPAugust 4, 2013
A round trip on the weekend will take an hour and a half. The breakdown will be: 30 min wait to go up, 5 min walking around at the top, 55 min wait to go down #oneslowelevator #derp
Max WennekerMarch 17, 2019
Views out all sides. Worth some wait (don’t go if line is out the door.
Sean MillerFebruary 18, 2017
Amazing views of the city from here. For good exercise, make the hike uphill from North Beach.
Bridget KarpAugust 15, 2023
If you’re able, walk up the 234 stairs to the top—it’s worth it for the 360 views, I promise!
Rebecca BrownJanuary 17, 2013
A small price of $7 to see a 360° view of San Francisco. Worth every cent!
Pei 👻 WenMarch 21, 2016
$8 to take the elevator to the top. Do it once, cross it from your list, and that should be enough.
Jak TianoMarch 1, 2015
explore the paths around the tower; there are some beautiful residential areas
Sean MahoneyMay 2, 2017
This is a must see in every way. Incredible view, historic murals, veteran's discount.
Wilson Favre-DelerueJune 14, 2016
Wait for a clear day and ride the elevator up to enjoy panoramic views of the city. Avoid weekend crowds however!
Marissa Del PradoFebruary 12, 2013
This is by far my favorite spot in the city. A perfect combination of art, history, and great city views.
Audrey BRUISSONAugust 8, 2014
Great 360degree view of SF! Hike up the hill, be lucky with the clouds and Enjoy the view ;)
Amber OvertonJuly 27, 2014
The view is great just from the parking lot. Skip the lines to go to the top and just enjoy from the lot.
Al B.March 26, 2016
Beautiful vantage point here but if you want to go up to the top, it costs $.
Diego RufoMarch 25, 2011
From here you can have panoramic views of all the city, from Golden Gate to Embarcadero and a privileged view of downtown with the Transamerica Building on first line. Read more
Erik GarridoAugust 23, 2014
You must to wait, many people wants to be on the top of the tower.
Joan AtkinsSeptember 21, 2012
Very limited parking available so utilize the SF Muni system. #39 picks up at Pier 39 and takes you straight there. $2 for the ride up!
Carmen IbarraOctober 16, 2014
Great place to see the fireworks they shoot from Pier 39 with the bay as a backdrop
Mikahla VicinoSeptember 10, 2016
One of the best views in the city! See the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge all in one!
Westfield San Francisco CentreJune 10, 2013
Take a fresh look at the city in a dazzling light show spectacular at Westfield San Francisco Centre at 865 Market Street under the dome through July 7, 2013!
Theo RadioSeptember 24, 2016
best view in town! don;t bother going up the tower though, nothing really special there.
Gabe SumnerJanuary 3, 2016
Nice hike up, but unless you go up the tower the views are mostly blocked by the surrounding trees. Very touristy.
Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012
While it is an intense workout to get to the base, it is a great reward to take the elevator up and experience the view.
James WongMay 30, 2011
Go up Telegraph Hill along any road approach instead of climbing the Greenwich Steps. You'll be glad you did. Instead, use the Steps as a short cut to the wharves.
Amjad KandarAugust 27, 2023
Coit Tower at 6 minutes drive to the north of UNO DENTAL OF SAN FRANCISCO
Joe TrustyDecember 28, 2011
Worth the march up the hill. Best view of the city. Rude Chinese vendors though. You'd think for $7 a ticket they'd be a bit more polite.
Aseem GoyalJuly 17, 2017
A must visit. Great views of the city. Should be on everyone's list
Alberto J S Moreau DJanuary 19, 2016
Excellent view of San Francisco from the top, go window by window and discover this city highlights
meruApril 23, 2013
Interesting murals. You can pay admission to view the sunset at the top of the tower! Parking is limited.
Reginald PointdujourFebruary 18, 2015
You've gotta spend the 8 bucks and go up the elevator. It's a good view of the bay!
Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
The best view of the city. The lady upstairs will take your photo.
JayJanuary 4, 2015
$8.00 for the elevator up. If someone says the stairs up are free...well there are stairs but just for the staff for emergency purposes.
Ly LeMarch 16, 2017
Best view you can get of the Bay Area. Worth all the climbing!
Jess LMarch 13, 2016
Pay the $8 to go to the top and be sure to go for one of the mural tours.
Clay FoxOctober 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite views of the city. Only open till 5 PM and the parking is limited, but it's worth it.
Kate SchreckDecember 15, 2015
Get to the top of the stairs and you get a fabulous view of Golden Gate and Bay Bridge! Tourists flock here but it's worth the wait.
E MarSeptember 17, 2014
The views from the top are worth the $8 elevator ticket.
Westfield San Francisco CentreJuly 10, 2012
Come celebrate the heart of San Francisco in our free animated 3D light spectacular under the dome at Westfield San Francisco Centre (865 Market Street) starting daily at 5pm until September 3, 2012
ajSeptember 3, 2015
the view of the bay, sunsets, houses, lots of nice gardens on the way up
Shri LJanuary 18, 2017
$8 adult ticket to the top. Indoor tower with 360 views of the city
Liz 🦎September 9, 2015
Come up from the North Beach side, the stairs from the ocean/embarcadero side are rough!
Savannah BellJuly 30, 2014
You can't get tickets to the top if the tower after 530 pm. Schedule your hike accordingly.
Lauren CunninghamNovember 8, 2013
Take the Muni (the 39) to the top of the hill. Way more convenient than the stairs.
Katherine LohJanuary 9, 2014
great view at the top, even if you choose not to pay the fee to go to the top of Coit
StacyApril 26, 2015
breathtaking view on the top! remember to take the elevator!
Pelle FrankApril 30, 2013
Worth the walk to the base but avoid paying for going up all the way to the top of the tower.

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