Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill
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A 179-foot tower from which you can see the entire San Francisco Bay.
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Elaine A
3 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
This hike was delightful! I learned so much I didn't know and I've been going to the Bay Area for decades. Dennis, our guide was raised in the area and new all sort of things. I won't ruin the surprise(s) for you, but take this tour! But be sure you can handle steps, the hills are steep.
Written 23 May 2023
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Becca_C
Seattle, WA252 contributions
Telegraph Hill is the hill on which Coit Tower is located. You can get a fantastic view of the Bay, that famous Lombard St block, and bridges without paying to go up the elevator of Coit Tower. If you want a real workout and test of endurance, walk up Kearny St from the South side of the hill; that's a sense of accomplishment. If you want to save your legs, just take the #39 bus.
Written 12 March 2008
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TravelSneak
San Francisco218 contributions
Apr 2011
Take a walk from Coit Tower down the eastern steps ("garden district") of Telegraph Hill. I think the steps are technically Greenwich Street. You will be transported to old England - old wooden steps, tiny gates leading to charming cottages- trees and flowers everywhere. This is the home of the famous "Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill". This 10 minute walk is one of my favorite spots in the city, one that most tourists do not know about.
Written 14 April 2011
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gadgetguy11
Lexington, KY695 contributions
Jul 2015
Telegraph Hill includes Coit Tower, Filbert steps and Pioneer Park. Of these, we spent most time at Coit Tower, viewing the city from the highest vantage point. It offers a truly magnificent view!! We took number 39 Muni bus from the Embarcadero to Coit Tower to save walking up the extremely steep hill to the base of the tower and recommend this!!! There is an elevator up Coit Tower and a small fee.
Written 19 July 2015
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,842 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
A very cool part of SF to walk around. Amazing views in every direction! On a nice day, you can even see Alcatraz.
Written 19 February 2019
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Ben K
Brussels, Belgium142 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
There are some nice views on this hill. It is very easy with bus 39 from pier 39 to go up, and walk down seeing all others struggle to go up.
Written 4 April 2013
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Mazda20
Fremont, CA35 contributions
The best way to travel to Telegraph Hill is to hike up the trial which also includes stairs. This will not only provide you with a great hike and good views but will eliminate the need to find a parking place at the top. This is a popular destination so parking is difficult. Once at the top of the hill, you will have commanding views of the city in all directions. Inside the tower, you see the murals commissioned under the Public Works os Art Project, a new deal program. These painting depict many areas of life. For a fee, you can ride to the top of the tower.
Written 2 February 2012
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wendy L
Evanston, IL481 contributions
Jul 2021
This is an incredible place to visit at sunset (and I would imagine at sunrise as well), and a great vantage point for photos in all directions. We got some great shots down several long, steep streets which were bathed in golden evening light, several of which were postcard quality! You can also clearly see the San Francisco Bay Bridge, and some of the downtown business area as well. Coit Tower is in this area, and several streets with dead ends have beautiful homes decked in flowers to stroll past as you check out the views. One downside is that parking is a real pain. There is little room to even drive up some of the streets, much less park on them, and what parking is available seems to belong to the residents. We ended up just driving slowly around and around, hopping out of the car to take pictures as we went along. Check it out.
Written 11 July 2021
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Maria & Rick
Melbourne, Australia992 contributions
Jun 2019
Loved looking down to the view from this area. Did a bus tour of areas of San Francisco stopped here for 15 minute scenery stop.
Written 7 May 2020
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neil102
Astoria, NY8,943 contributions
May 2019
I love this location looking over San Francisco. It's kind of magical watching the boats come in on the bay. An absolute must for any visitor
Written 2 April 2020
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Written 9 October 2019
Dears,
We are group of 7 people planning to rent a vacation apartment in Telegraph Hill, can someone recommend whether its a nice and safe area or not? is it close to attractions? if not, what is your recommendation?
The apartments we have seen are with cheaper rent than other places such as Union Square, its very expensive.
Written 25 March 2015
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