Coit Tower, San Francisco, CA
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1 Telegraph Hill
San Francisco, CA 94133
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+1 415 362 0808
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Neighborhood :
Telegraph Hill
- Mon to Sun from 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Conventional wisdom holds that this monument is shaped like a fire-hose nozzle. It is not, at least not by design. The tower is the gift of Lilly Hitchcock Coit, an eccentric heiress who managed to stand out in a city full of them. Lilly's particular passion was for the San Francisco Fire Department. So when the money she left in her will for the city's beautification was used to construct the art deco tower on Telegraph Hill in 1932, people made assumptions. The view from here is one of the most impressive in San Francisco, taking in the Bay, two bridges, and the Marin Headlands. Inside, the first floor is decorated with excellent murals, commissioned in 1933, depicting San Francisco's history.
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Such a beautiful place nighttime or during the day. When it's a clear day you can see forever from this place
I walked up Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. On the way up I heard what must've been a few dozen parrots chattering away. I...
This is definitely something you must do in SF. This tower has such a cute history behind it. It was built in Pioneer Park atop Telegraph Hill in 1933 at...
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Excellent view of the city and its skyline!
Take the rickerty lift to the "top of the tower", great 360 degree views of the city.
Great view of the bay including the Golden Gate bridge, and close to bars, cafes, and restaurants in the North Beach area.
Trekaroo Reviews
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Views are spectacular...in SF
(Sorry, I'm new to Trekaroo. My review of Coit Tower SF somehow got saved under Michigan. ) My oldest son (21) suggested we (incl. his ...
Trip Advisor Reviews
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“Great view, brutal walk!”
I visited the Coit Tower while I was vacationing in San Francisco during the first week of November. I walked up the streets from the very bott...
“Not what I expected”
From afar, Coit Tower looks so dramatic and beautiful, but up close, it's kind of overrated. I wouldn't consider driving there unless you are u...
“Great View”
Great view but we walked there from the Fisherman's Wharf area which is a real steep hike. I wouldn't recommend the walking. Drive or take a ca...
“Worthwhile view”
I went to the Coit Tower to get (yet another) stunning view of San Francisco. Most of my other views were of the city from the bay, so decided ...
“A Great View of San Francisco”
The view from the top of Coit Tower is great. Elevators are provided to get you up and down the tower but be prepared to be herded like sheep. ...
“Nice view...”
I was a little upset that there was a $4 charge per person to go to the top of this tower... I really enjoyed the view once I got up there tho....
Yahoo Travel Reviews
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beautiful view-but aware the dogs!
I like behind Coit tower.Since I moved to North Beach, I've often gone up there to read a book and enjoy the view.BUT there are dogs without le...
Best daytime view of San Francisco!!!!!
This is the best daytime view of San Francisco. Bring your camera and a high zoom lens. There are great shots of the Business District, The Fer...
Great for pictures
We got some great picture from here! You can see almost the entire city! It is pretty close to Lomard Street, after tyou leave there go to tele...
I Love San Francisco
Coit Tower is so nice day or night. The grounds are neat and clean. The view is spectacular. We have met the nicest people just by walking arou...
Coit
It was as great view and I really enjoyed the murals. We did not go up to the top, rather just walked the grounds. That was enough as we did no...
Must Go!!!
The last time I was in San Francisco I went to Coit Tower and it was great! It gives you a great view of everything. I am going back to San Fra...
CitySearch Reviews
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Breathtaking Views
I visited San Francisco a few times in the past and didn?t come across this beautiful spot unit the last time. After revisiting the usual place...
Breathtaking Views
I visited San Francisco a few times in the past and didn’t come across this beautiful spot unit the last time. After revisiting the usual...
Coit Tower by Walter J. at InsiderPages
Great Views of the city from the top, also Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. I was disappointed I didn't have time to go up on my most recen...
A must see
I walked up Telegraph Hill to see this. I have admired it from down below for years, and the trip is absolutly worth it. 360 degree view of t...
An eye-catching landmark featuring WPA paintings and beautiful views.
The Background As any tour guide will tell you with a sly wink, Lilly Hitchcock Coit, the woman whose money made the tower possible, really
Beautiful view of the city by Ciara-Jayne H. at InsiderPages
I love San Francisco. One of the reasons why I love it so reminds me whenever I go up at the coit tower. The view from the tower is breath ta...
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for visit
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