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Hawk Hill

Hill and Scenic Lookout

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Hawk Hill

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"Easy hike, great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco"(5 Tips)
"This is one of the best hidden gems in the entire bay area."(3 Tips)
"A must ride if you like to bike!"(7 Tips)
"Romantic place to hike and watch the sunset."(2 Tips)

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Edward HomickAugust 3, 2012
This is one of the best hidden gems in the entire bay area. Amazing lookout at the top of the entire city skyline and the golden gate bridge. Still one of my favorite scenic places in the SF area
Vivian WongJanuary 31, 2016
Biking up here before the #sunrise is a definite treat. Some days you can watch the #fog roll onto San Francisco. It's #beautiful
Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015
Visit Hawk Hill on a clear day in the early afternoon and bring along a picnic lunch (park your car facing the view and enjoy), a windbreaker, and binoculars.
Ben StottMay 17, 2014
Been here 100+ times
I can confirm it is indeed a hill and there are in fact, hawks. Best experienced by bike.
Pavan KulkarniApril 24, 2017
One of the best views of the golden gate. To get here take the immediate next exit after the golden gate vista point exit and make a left.
Brittany SübersMay 25, 2018
Absolute paradise! No better view in the Bay Area then cycling through the headlands especially the hawk hill loop.
Adam DebreczeniJanuary 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great view of San Francisco and the bay. Go early on a weekday to miss all the tourists and traffic. And, watch out for cyclists!
Nitin PuriNovember 10, 2016
For a bike ride, it looks a LOT worse than it is, though still not for the casual cyclist. Beautiful view of San Francisco from the top.
Brian PokornyJune 24, 2012
The rock to the right as you go up the hill is called chert. Each centimeter contains 10,000 years of sedimentation.
VansiMarch 7, 2017
Come before 11 to get glare free pictures of the bridge!
Annie TangMarch 14, 2017
Incredible 360 degree view from the top of SF, Sausalito, and the ocean
JennyMay 22, 2013
The best viewpoint of the city/bay that a lot of visitors don't know about. Go all the way to the top of the hill.
Nipun SachdevNovember 29, 2014
Easy hike, great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco
meruApril 23, 2013
Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge! The views at the back of the hill is just as amazing!
Eric AndersenJanuary 12, 2013
You're standing on ancient oceanic rock…that used to reside at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean!
Rafi MichaeliJune 30, 2011
If mother nature will be kind to you and the fog will dissolve this is the best view point on the golden gate and bay area by far!!!
Joshua HaftelApril 20, 2015
Nothing better than riding your bike to the top and looking down at the beautiful city you live in.
Tracy RugglesApril 22, 2011
the short tunnel after the long tunnel has a dark & mysterious room perfect for making music… complete with graffiti mandalas and faces from the deep
David SangerSeptember 16, 2011
To get the bridge with the city of San Francisco in the background, pull over about half way up Conzelman Road. There's one spot where the Trans America Pyramid lines up with the North Tower.
ExploratoriumAugust 16, 2011
Bring your musical instrument and try some listening experiments! Or, grab sticks & rocks, and bang inside and outside the tunnel. What sounds do you notice? See more experiments at Hawk Hill Tunnel: Read more
Eric AndersenJanuary 12, 2013
Learn about the Golden Gate Bridge while taking in the breathtaking views!
Tiff TingAugust 27, 2018
Ride your brakes on the way down if you fear death like me.
Jewon LeeMay 16, 2017
Good for looking at Golden gate bridge.
Barbara BrownFebruary 19, 2015
Saw a lovely sunset tonight at Hawk Hill with a friend.
Alexey KokinMay 18, 2018
Great views in those rare days without the fog.
Stephanie RobinsonJune 1, 2015
Romantic place to hike and watch the sunset.
Brian SchraderJanuary 11, 2016
Been here 10+ times
A must ride if you like to bike!
Daniel ValenciaSeptember 10, 2013
The best view of the golden gate that your are going to have.
Rob PhillipsAugust 28, 2015
Early morning view towards GG and view looking west
YuryMay 18, 2013
Great view when there is no fog
Andre SMay 21, 2017
Best views ever
Pranshu KumarDecember 24, 2019
Amazing views
Jess LMarch 18, 2016
Come before dawn to watch the sunrise over SF.
Pelin Güvenç KefelMarch 22, 2016
Awesome view of the bridge from afar
Jess LMarch 23, 2016
Great place to watch the sunrise over SF.
Allie RussellOctober 27, 2015
Sunrise bike ride was hard!!! Worth it!
Justin ChampionNovember 11, 2013
Amazing place to bring your dog offleash
Yaroslav ShirokovMay 23, 2019
Been here 50+ times
Ride a bike here!
Mikahla VicinoOctober 28, 2015
Go all the way to the top!
James BrownJanuary 21, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Great place to cycle!
Ryan McCartyNovember 3, 2013
Beautiful at sunset!
Wendy UMarch 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great view..bring your dog!
Amy BFebruary 11, 2016
Limited parking. Avoid the weekends if at all possible.
Kelsey ANovember 15, 2013
Feel the burn!
Brian PokornyJuly 19, 2009
go down the back side of the hill and check our the military base and great views.
Dorkus AmericanusJuly 31, 2014
Like Mt. Everest, but with no snow. And not nearly as high.
PaulJune 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
They have port-o-potties!
Pamela MaeMarch 27, 2015
Best view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city.

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