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Coit Tower
Monument and Scenic Lookout
Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
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"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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Theo RadioSeptember 24, 2016best view in town! don;t bother going up the tower though, nothing really special there.
Lauren CunninghamNovember 8, 2013Take the Muni (the 39) to the top of the hill. Way more convenient than the stairs.
Larry J. OdomOctober 10, 2015Always want to go , because of some movies that was made here and I can say that been there done that
Reginald PointdujourFebruary 18, 2015You've gotta spend the 8 bucks and go up the elevator. It's a good view of the bay!
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.
Joan AtkinsSeptember 21, 2012Very 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, 2016Amazing views but you'll get stuck behind old people taking the first ever panorama picture.
Kylie FJune 24, 2013Make sure you buy your admission ticket from the gift shop BEFORE you line up for the lift!
- Leave on foot via Filbert St so you can catch an amazing view of the city through the chain link fence...uber-photogenic.
Paula FosterFebruary 28, 2011I 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..
Joe TrustyDecember 28, 2011Worth 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.
Savannah BellJuly 30, 2014You can't get tickets to the top if the tower after 530 pm. Schedule your hike accordingly.
Amanda LongNovember 21, 2013Currently under construction. Can't go inside. View from the hill is still great though.
Rax LakhaniNovember 16, 2011The walk to the tower is a killer but worth every step when you catch the views from up top...
Always crowded during the day no matter what season. Go on a clear day.- Boon KohOctober 18, 2013Windows are all glasses up at the top, so difficult to take great pictures with an SLR
DevonNovember 14, 2011Walk up the steps from Levi Plaza for some exercise and a gorgeous hike along some private gardens.
Gabe SumnerJanuary 3, 2016Nice hike up, but unless you go up the tower the views are mostly blocked by the surrounding trees. Very touristy.
Viator.comJanuary 20, 2012
Marco TimpanoJanuary 29, 2013This place was neat. Go on a Monday and you'll find free parking. Restrooms are a bit gross but overall cool.
Lisa Harper CarterApril 1, 2016Do it the right way and walk up the Greenwich or Filbert St steps. ;)
Ruben MarquezSeptember 5, 2014Take the 39 bus if traveling with strollers. Its either that or the street..
BUM SQUAD DJZ WORLDWIDENovember 14, 2011When you are in SF you need to come here & check out the view of the city... Most Amazing!
DavidApril 11, 2017Nice 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.
Nino Di CaraNovember 10, 2012Rory O'Connor is an outstanding guide of the frescos - try to get him on the Sat 11am tours
Saulius PačekajusJuly 17, 2013So 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.
Brandi LeeJuly 9, 2011I was satisfied with the view from the top of the stairs at the base of the tower. You might be too!
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Coit Tower
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
At: Pioneer Park
San Francisco Designated Landmark #165
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- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(415) 362-0808
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