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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
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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Marcel FelderApril 2, 2017
A MUST-SEE when visiting San Francisco! You have to wait for some minutes but it's worth it! I recommend this on your first day because it will you provide you with a 360-degree great overview!
Upvoted May 11
MK McKenzieJune 12, 2018
Hike up the Filbert Stairs for a scenic route! Elevator only fits 8 at a time, so it’s a bit slow going to get up/down. Weekdays are best for avoiding long lines. Unreal views on a clear day!
Lydia BerkennouJanuary 26, 2015
Do not drive to get there! Use your legs! Beautiful sightseeing all around the tower. You can start from the market and walk along the pier before heading to the tower
AdleyOctober 2, 2017
The best view tower i have been too. Great view to all sides of the city and the tickets are not expensive at all. GREAT!
GloverboyApril 16, 2019
An oasis on top of the city with views across the bay, exotic gardens and hummingbirds. What more do you want?
MariJune 23, 2018
So many stairs...but seriously, walking up these stairs, you feel like you’re not even in a city anymore.
Tony XerriMay 20, 2013
Best place to get pictures of the city, period. Be mindful of other people waiting to take a picture in certain corners and be sure to come a little bit before sunset if you want to get the best shot.
Bre RozApril 14, 2015
There are stairs to the east of the tower; take them down (or up). The foliage smells amazing and you can peak at the expensive cliff side homes.
AbhishekFebruary 22, 2015
Stunning views of the city from the top of the tower. Ask the attendant to open up the glass windows for taking photographs of Oakland Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and downtown SFO.
Varoujan PanosyanSeptember 29, 2016
Definitely a workout to get there on foot, but the view it offers of the city is worth it
TonyJune 23, 2017
The view you get from the top of the tower on a nice day is spectacular. That's ultimately what this place is about so if you have a nice camera you'll get some pretty amazing shots. $8 per person.
Bình HàOctober 30, 2016
The staircases to the bay bridge direction was an amazing walk. I didn't go up the tower but the walk was one of those bests moment in San Francisco for me.
Martin BroadhurstNovember 26, 2013
If you walk up the hill be prepared for a pretty serious set of stairs to climb. Also, try to go at dusk when the views are nice. They'd be even better if they removed a couple of the trees up there.
Cory O'BrienJanuary 20, 2012
For the full experience, park at the bottom of the hill and hike to the top. You'll pass through one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city, and you'll be rewarded at the top with a view!
Julia KateSeptember 14, 2016
What a great view! Loved it! Staff were absolutely fantastic! They made me feel like I was at home. Such a great introduction to San Francisco! 😄
Christian LeaJanuary 13, 2013
Definetely a must do, when you're in SF. You should take the steps to make the amazing view even more rewarding. I took the ones from Greenwich Street - nice wakeup-workout.
Justin SullivanJuly 2, 2015
Earn your view by starting at Levi's Plaza and climb the Filbert Street steps up Telegraph Hill. Be kind to the neighbors and neighborhood.
Clive McNabbDecember 16, 2019
Great views over the city. Don't overlook or ignore the murals though. There is some interesting items in the detail
Sid SinghMarch 6, 2015
Walk up the filbert steps and look out for the wonderful neighborhood. Coit tower in itself is a marvelous place with fantastic views
Cass GrimmJuly 31, 2017
The line was SUPER long so we didn't go up but the view was still worth it at the top and the flowers on the path up the hill were also super beautiful.
The Ritz-CarltonJuly 27, 2015
Since it was established in 1933, Coit Tower has been an emblem of the San Francisco skyline offering a 360 view of the city, the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.
Natalie HenshilwoodOctober 24, 2013
Go to front door make a left to the outside wrap around path you can get am excellent view of the Columbus statue, the American Flag and alactraz!
Chris BurkeFebruary 10, 2015
Amazing views of the city and the bay. Definitely make this stop on your visit to SF.
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
Pocket SunAugust 9, 2014
They stop selling tickets at 5:30pm, so get in line early! It's small up there and when you are late, the windows will be locked and you won't be able to take good pictures!
AJ LJanuary 18, 2016
A spectacular view of the city from all angles! Make sure to get tickets to take the elevator to the top. Parking is limited and only 30min.
Aaron CruzJuly 26, 2014
360 degree views of San Fran up-top the tower on Telegraph Hill. Parking, traffic issues at peak times so walking the Greenwich or Filbert stairs to get to is popular.
LauraSeptember 27, 2013
I went here years ago. I want to go back. It was amazing. The views of my most favorite city were stunning here. I absolutely love San Francisco.
Fodor's TravelJanuary 29, 2016
Coit Tower is another recognizable landmark. The concrete tower was built in 1933 and resembles a fire hose to honor the city’s firefighters. Read more
Michelin Travel & LifestyleFebruary 5, 2013
Enjoy the views from the observation deck but don’t forget to check out the socialist-leaning WPA-era murals in the base of the tower as well. - Green Guide Editor
J.j. HabenichtJuly 6, 2013
If you stop by here, dont forget to hit up twin peaks (not that twin peaks). The wind is awesome and its got a great view and no safety glass. (Damn those smart people...)
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.
Brett GarwoodDecember 20, 2016
Pretty cool place to stop at for bit. Closes somewhat early so check it out during normal work hours. Good views up there, but rough parking.
Zachary Reiss-DavisMarch 15, 2019
One of the things in San Francisco that is in all of the tourist guide books for a reason, very much worth the trip.
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)
Liz 🦎September 9, 2015
The view is spectacular! You need to pay in the gift shop and get a stamp for the elevator to get up top.
Hareesh NuthiMay 19, 2013
Go in the evening if you want best view of CBD city area and bay bridge because of direction of sun light .. Golden Gate Bridge view should look good in morning
Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015
Visit just before sunset (it's $7 for the elevator to the top) when the Transamerica Pyramid, framed by the tower's arches, is bathed in a golden glow.
Felipe BubolzMarch 15, 2015
Great views. However, they close at 6pm, so sometimes during the year you won't be able to see the sunset from the top of the tower.
Ken BaldwinMarch 31, 2014
very amazing - picturesque SF - right near the windy street - lombard. If you go to the top theres wild parrots that eat the berries in the bushes.
LuckyDecember 28, 2020
Very nice view of the whole city - worth the climb! 7/10
MhmtaliMay 31, 2013
Enjoy the views from the observation deck but don’t forget to check out the socialist-leaning WPA-era murals in the base of the tower as well.
NatalieApril 29, 2017
$8 and you get a beautiful view of the city go early to beat the rush.
Aseem GoyalJuly 17, 2017
A must visit. Great views of the city. Should be on everyone's list
SandrasticaAugust 22, 2014
It's funny that the Columbus statue is really different from the image that Europeans have of him. Great views!
Asher Kahn-KrellAugust 10, 2014
It's 7 bucks to go to the top but the view from the bottom of the tower is pretty good on it's own. Make sure to take the stairs!
Carmen IbarraOctober 16, 2014
Great place to see the fireworks they shoot from Pier 39 with the bay as a backdrop
🍉🌽🍍Tay Dubb🚽💩💨December 29, 2014
Sweet view of the city ! Take the stairway walk up here for great path to health.
The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015
The 360 degree city view is the best scenic view in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Darren LeedsAugust 13, 2014
$7 for adult, worth the long hot hike up the hill and long queue to get ticket and get lift to top. We got some great pics.

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