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Best Views in San Francisco

Best Views in San Francisco

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Created by Eric Blessing • Updated On: August 21, 2013

Check out these spots for some of SF's best vistas!

Potrero Hill is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

1. Potrero Hill

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 19 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Blessing: Enjoy some of the best views of the city from Potrero Hill!

Coit Tower is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

2. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Come on Saturday at 11 a.m. for a free mural tour.  Read more.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

3. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The geographic center of the city – with an amazing view! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Hamon Education Tower Observation Deck is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

4. Hamon Education Tower Observation Deck

9.2
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (at the de Young Museum), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Golden Gate Park · 20 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hefti: Awesome view and it's free!

Marin Headlands is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

5. Marin Headlands

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 63 tips and reviews

Dominik S.Dominik Szewczyk: Words cannot say. AWESOME VIEW. Try it at sunrise and sunset.

Top of the Mark is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

6. Top of the Mark

7.8
999 California St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews
Sam's Anchor Cafe is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

7. Sam's Anchor Cafe

8.3
27 Main St, Tiburon, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 102 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sam's outdoor deck is one of the nation's most picturesque places to drink. Good luck biking back to the city.

Angel Island State Park is one of Best Views in San Francisco.

8. Angel Island State Park

9.1
Angel Island State Park, Tiburon, CA
State or Provincial Park · 39 tips and reviews

SFkids.orgSFkids.org: Stunning views of SF, Marin Headlands, and Mt. Tam. Hike or bike 12 miles of trails and roadways.

9. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Ryan C.Ryan Chang: Fantastic view of the city from the island. Breath taking.

10. Bernal Heights Park

9.6
10 Bernal Heights Blvd (at Anderson St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Bernal Heights · 88 tips and reviews

Robert N.Robert Nakama: Amazing view of San Francisco!