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Twin Peaks Summit

Hill, Scenic Lookout, and Hiking Trail

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Twin Peaks Summit

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Ranked #1 for sunsets in San Francisco
This hill is famous for their sunsets. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"It gets very chilly and windy up here so be sure to wear layers."(27 Tips)
"THE best view of San Francisco and its world-famous fog!"(15 Tips)
"No-hands-in-front-of-your-face foggy up here..."(12 Tips)
"Of course come here at night time to see night view ;)"(3 Tips)

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Aaron CruzJuly 26, 2014
One of those spots you see in the movies. Great romantic, panoramic views of SF when it's not foggy. Checkout the colorful houses on the windy Twin Peaks Boulevard. Parking sometimes an issue up-top.
Eli LApril 9, 2017
get dropped off at the NE corner (Burnett/gardenside) and take the trail going up. be careful, it's not the safest of climbs, but gives you beautiful views of downtown as you ascend to the top
Upvoted Jan 27
Richard RevillaOctober 16, 2014
One of the most amazing views of any city in the country. It's the heart so you get a 360 view. Look for the spots you want to visit. Windy.
Willem Van LanckerSeptember 10, 2015
A must see for any San Francisco visitor. Park in-between the peaks and hike to the top for a view across the entire city, Golden agate, and Pacific Ocean.
Melani AguilarJune 1, 2019
Been here 5+ times
It’s always foggy in SF specially in Twin peaks but if you wait you can see the sun hitting the city. Gorgeous view. Extremely windy, bring a jacket. Go around midday.
Tom CoatesApril 4, 2018
Been here 5+ times
One of the absolute must-see views of San Francisco, along with Treasure Island and Fort Point
Barton SmithJuly 5, 2015
If you have a car, be sure to head up to Twin Peaks Summit on a sunny day for panorama views of the city. And the drive up is just as enjoyable as the view.
Carol CecilJune 13, 2014
Try to get up here on a clear day! The view of the city is terrific. I always try to come at the start of a trip, so I can return if the weather is foggy the first go round.
Ronen PJuly 24, 2013
Spectacular view of the city - but be sure to come on a clear and sunny day or a clear night. I'd recommend coming both at day and night.
Dorothy BartolomucciJanuary 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Walking up the trail from Sutro Towers with Ernie! We start at the Reservoir & walk down Mar View to the trail after the fence on left & up we go! Or wecwalk up the kikers steps from Crestview!
Caroline DengMay 20, 2015
It's so scenic and you get the best views of SF here! It is extremely windy so make sure to bring a coat!
The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 2, 2015
The Twin Peaks summit is one of the most popular spots in San Francisco with a 360 panoramic view of The City.
Abood AbussaudDecember 21, 2017
One of the best views of San Francisco! The best actually! It's a different experience at every time of the day. It gets really cold, so be prepared!
Rob RayJanuary 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Take in the view. It's amazing during the day, but so much better at night. Definitely bring a jacket, it will get cold.
Jack ChenJune 29, 2012
Spectacular view! Must bring your friends or significant other with you, definitely a perfect spot to take a date to. It gets very chilly and windy up here so be sure to wear layers.
Luva CherJuly 13, 2014
Awesome! Make sure you got some water with you, because there's no water fountains, only restrooms on the top. Oh, and make sure you have quarters for the binoculars.
BasakNovember 19, 2015
Try it at night. Beautiful view and stunning city lights. Totally worth the walk up.
Carla VenturiniJune 30, 2016
Great view of the city of San Francisco. But don't forget to take a coat, it's VERY windy up there!
Atef ChaudhuryApril 11, 2021
Been here 5+ times
If you're visiting, this is the best way to get a view of the city. For those who bike, its a solid effort-to-view ratio
JoanneDecember 20, 2015
Great place to watch the fog roll in. Great close-up view of the Sutro Tower as well.
Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015
Pack water and snacks, and let a summit picnic be your reward. You can also drive up the Eureka North peak if hiking's not your thing.
Anna JamesSeptember 15, 2014
Leave the crowd behind at the view point, take the wooden steps to both the peaks and enjoy the view.
MariSeptember 22, 2017
Pretty crowded with tourists and can be dangerous at night.
Kelly StrodlSeptember 9, 2011
Most complete & breathtaking view of the city, bridge to bridge. And almost every part of the city from one spot, all except the sunset, but you'd only see fog there anyways. Pano that ess.
Heath EdwardsMarch 24, 2013
Bring a jacket! Can be very windy/cold, but also, it's one of the coolest spots in San Francisco. Take pictures overlooking the entire city.
Fodor's TravelJanuary 28, 2016
Twin Peaks, a sixty-four-acre mix of grassland and coastal scrub, offers 180-degree views that will give you a glimpse of what San Francisco looked like in its natural state prior to development. Read more
Olga BMarch 29, 2013
Beautiful views of the city. Public transport doesn't reach the summit, so you will have to walk, bike or drive, but it's really worth it.
Cherrie CMarch 14, 2013
It's windy up there and the wooden steps are filled with rocks but once you've made it to the top, you realize it's totally worth the climb.
_July 5, 2014
One of the better lookout points in the city on a clear day/night. This is a pretty popular spot so it can get crowded.
Rosa MirandaDecember 1, 2019
Those views are simply amazing and mesmerizing 🥰
Jason XiangNovember 17, 2015
Go up there on a nice clear day and you can see the city of San Francisco. The scenery is amazing!
ZipcarJune 6, 2011
When people come in from out of town, they all want to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Take ‘em here instead. With beautiful views of the cityscape worthy of a Will Pearson photo, they’ll forget the rest.
Pol Gomà DeàsAugust 7, 2017
Great views and a nice walk! It can get quite windy.
Mishell PaulinoJune 5, 2013
Bring a camera with a tripod and zoom lens for a great shot of downtown. Don't forget a jacket - it gets super windy!
Carl FigueiredoSeptember 5, 2014
On a clear day this is a perfect vantage point to see the entire peninsula and beyond. Essential stop in San Francisco.
Ken BaldwinMarch 31, 2014
go here at night. and its best to drive up to the top - you can't walk here. it has amazing views of the city.
Blake SuharJuly 20, 2018
What a view! Went in the afternoon, which ended up being great time as the morning fog had already burned off, giving us scenic vantage points.
Richard GarciaFebruary 28, 2015
One of the best views of San Francisco. Definitely go during the night to soak it all in!
Dorothy BartolomucciFebruary 18, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Wear layers, gets windy and cold! Bug the views are worth it! Ernie my Shihtzu loves the trails!
24kMediaJune 24, 2013
The vistas from up here are incredible. On days sans fog, one can see from the Golden Gate Bridge all of the way to the other side of the summit.
JesseMay 12, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Climb either of the two actual peaks on foot. You can park in the between them. 360 degrees views from the second highest hill in the city (the highest is Mt Davidson, visible to the southwest).
Michelle Arnaiz-Dela RosaJanuary 15, 2015
Beautiful view of San Francisco. Just make sure it isn't Foggy when you go.
Brittany MederosSeptember 11, 2015
Best kept secret for nighttime breathtaking views of the city.
Galina BerezovskayaOctober 18, 2014
Such a wonderful view point to the whole San Francisco, the bay and Alcatraz and Treasure Islands! Spectacular!
Stephanie RobinsonJune 1, 2015
A 360 degree view of San Francisco is available here if there's no fog. Very romantic spot.
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The only one place can takes my homesick my anger and gives power and happiness! I’m wordless sometimes tbh 🌺
Shawn CalhounMarch 18, 2017
Been here 25+ times
What's not to love - the best views of SF and The Bay
Yen Mee LieJanuary 4, 2018
Must go up the hill to watch the scenic view
Theo RadioSeptember 24, 2016
twin peaks alone is a good reason to get yourself a car while in san fransisco. amazing view.
Ashley LeoJune 13, 2014
Make sure you wear layers or a jacket if you go up there. It gets really windy and chilly.

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