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Coit Tower
Monument and Scenic Lookout
Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and SFGate recommend this place
"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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AndréJuly 24, 2013If you like a non panoramic view through dirty plastic windows, that's the right place to go ! 7 $ !!!
Josh WrightSeptember 9, 2014Average 45 minute wait, but great views from the top. Although the opening are covered with clear plexiglass.
- Boon KohOctober 18, 2013Windows are all glasses up at the top, so difficult to take great pictures with an SLR
JacquesSeptember 9, 2010The view from up there is amazing. U should take the bus down. The neighborhood is lovely too!
Josh R.July 8, 2012$7 not worth the big schlep, plus they only take cash. View from the base is great.
Cynthia ZNovember 7, 2012Almost cooler than the view is the collection of international coins people left on the window ledges.
Albert QianMay 7, 2012Open parking spots here on a Sunday morning. Come and beat the afternoon tourist rush.
Lisa Harper CarterApril 1, 2016Do it the right way and walk up the Greenwich or Filbert St steps. ;)- AngerMonkMay 28, 2011Come in the morning if you want pics of the golden gates otherwise the sun will be in your shots
Alan ZeinoJune 14, 2013Once you get used to the smell of putrid urine you'll wonder how you ever did without it!
hafeez rajiJuly 25, 2011Awesome view from the top, no credit cards for tix so bring cash... Read more
ViatorStaffJuly 12, 2010
Brandi LeeJuly 9, 2011I was satisfied with the view from the top of the stairs at the base of the tower. You might be too!
Nancy P.April 25, 2013Bring a coin from your country and sign it. Leave it at the top. I left my business card. LOL.
Drew SharpeApril 26, 2010Offers great views of the bay and city. There is a restroom outside but dont be fooled... There are also restrooms inside the tower
Neilen MaraisOctober 14, 2013Slightly disappointing due to small inset windows with the glass at the wrong side. Feels like you can't see out.
TaciAymarFebruary 4, 2014It's closed for construction until Spring 2014. But still you can get a great view.
Prelita MarquezDecember 2, 2011Don't climb up Coit Tower as a shortcut to the other side. It's hard work!
Nino Di CaraNovember 10, 2012Rory O'Connor is an outstanding guide of the frescos - try to get him on the Sat 11am tours
Darshy NAugust 16, 2011Go to Coit Tower, but only at night. You'll get a beautiful quite view of the city and you'll avoid the tourist rush.
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Coit Tower
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
At: Pioneer Park
San Francisco Designated Landmark #165
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(415) 362-0808
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