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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
This monument is famous for their sunsets. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Worth the hike up the stairs."(20 Tips)
"foot via Filbert St"(10 Tips)
"fantastic view of the city and the Golden Gate Bridge."(7 Tips)
"The staircases to the bay bridge direction was an amazing walk."(6 Tips)

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James WongMay 30, 2011
Go up Telegraph Hill along any road approach instead of climbing the Greenwich Steps. You'll be glad you did. Instead, use the Steps as a short cut to the wharves.
Lauren CunninghamNovember 8, 2013
Take the Muni (the 39) to the top of the hill. Way more convenient than the stairs.
Pelin Güvenç KefelNovember 28, 2016
Best 360 view of the entire city and the bay!
Andrey KlenMay 18, 2015
Long wait to go both up and down. Worth it.
StacyApril 26, 2015
breathtaking view on the top! remember to take the elevator!
eric bornemannAugust 22, 2020
Beautiful view even if you don’t go up in the tower.
Theo RadioSeptember 24, 2016
best view in town! don;t bother going up the tower though, nothing really special there.
Larry J. OdomOctober 10, 2015
Always want to go , because of some movies that was made here and I can say that been there done that
JayJanuary 4, 2015
$8.00 for the elevator up. If someone says the stairs up are free...well there are stairs but just for the staff for emergency purposes.
Reginald PointdujourFebruary 18, 2015
You've gotta spend the 8 bucks and go up the elevator. It's a good view of the bay!
Joan AtkinsSeptember 21, 2012
Very limited parking available so utilize the SF Muni system. #39 picks up at Pier 39 and takes you straight there. $2 for the ride up!
Mick MonNovember 8, 2016
Amazing views but you'll get stuck behind old people taking the first ever panorama picture.
Amanda LongNovember 21, 2013
Currently under construction. Can't go inside. View from the hill is still great though.
Yeanne HalimOctober 30, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Come early morning, weekday. Less tourists
Kylie FJune 24, 2013
Make sure you buy your admission ticket from the gift shop BEFORE you line up for the lift!
_August 19, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Always crowded during the day no matter what season. Go on a clear day.
Pietro RampazzoJanuary 4, 2016
Don't be afraid! If you go up on foot, there's a fountain!
Paula FosterFebruary 28, 2011
I think "coin tower" is a more appropriate name, since the best part is to check the coins left from all over the world. ;b the view there is amazing..
Danny TrejoSeptember 24, 2015
Great view of both the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate.
Vanessa HSeptember 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Leave on foot via Filbert St so you can catch an amazing view of the city through the chain link fence...uber-photogenic.
Dianne Michelle CatapangMay 13, 2013
Great view of San Francisco! Cost is 7usd :) but it's worth it!
Savannah BellJuly 30, 2014
You can't get tickets to the top if the tower after 530 pm. Schedule your hike accordingly.
Boon KohOctober 18, 2013
Windows are all glasses up at the top, so difficult to take great pictures with an SLR
Rax LakhaniNovember 16, 2011
The walk to the tower is a killer but worth every step when you catch the views from up top...
DevonNovember 14, 2011
Walk up the steps from Levi Plaza for some exercise and a gorgeous hike along some private gardens.
Joe TrustyDecember 28, 2011
Worth the march up the hill. Best view of the city. Rude Chinese vendors though. You'd think for $7 a ticket they'd be a bit more polite.
cansu ugurluNovember 13, 2015
View is so good that it worths climbing up
Marco TimpanoJanuary 29, 2013
This place was neat. Go on a Monday and you'll find free parking. Restrooms are a bit gross but overall cool.
Bennett W WongMarch 9, 2016
Another perfect go to spot for residents and tourists.
RonniJanuary 8, 2016
A 360 degree view of SF, niceee
Gabe SumnerJanuary 3, 2016
Nice hike up, but unless you go up the tower the views are mostly blocked by the surrounding trees. Very touristy.
Ruben MarquezSeptember 5, 2014
Take the 39 bus if traveling with strollers. Its either that or the street..
Avan AllenDecember 15, 2015
on a clear day, there are fantastic views!
Viator.comJanuary 20, 2012
One of the best panoramic views of the city! Make sure you check out the murals. Read more
Lisa Harper CarterApril 1, 2016
Do it the right way and walk up the Greenwich or Filbert St steps. ;)
Ross HopkinsApril 8, 2015
Don't forget to buy a ticket before you start queuing!
Karen Dear AstinAugust 27, 2015
Woot! They now take credit cards!
Charley ToddSeptember 20, 2015
Awesome views but like for elevator can get longggg fyi
Jim BookJanuary 24, 2014
cool monument and views, worth the drive and wait for a parking space.
BUM SQUAD DJZ WORLDWIDENovember 14, 2011
When you are in SF you need to come here & check out the view of the city... Most Amazing!
DavidApril 11, 2017
Nice to look at from afar, but going to the top is rather overrated. Go to Twin Peaks instead: Better view over the city, no entrance fees and no waiting queue.
Marco ErminiAugust 16, 2015
Just another small step, and you are there... It is worth the effort!...
Alex HagelisAugust 8, 2018
On average there is an hour wait. Get there early.
Eric AndersenJanuary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Incredible views of the city at night!
Nino Di CaraNovember 10, 2012
Rory O'Connor is an outstanding guide of the frescos - try to get him on the Sat 11am tours
Manu VethOctober 12, 2017
Amazing view of San Francisco
EmilyPostsApril 16, 2012
Wonderful view of the city. $14 to get to the top for two people.
Jiehan ZhengMay 31, 2016
Don't come here if you don't like people and don't want to wait in line :p
Saulius PačekajusJuly 17, 2013
So not worth going up the tower - long queues, and you can't even take a good picture up there, only through glass windows. Better enjoy the views from the hill.
Jen HaleyNovember 26, 2012
Check for free guided tours of the murals

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