Coit Tower (1 Telegraph Hill Blvd), San Francisco: Photos, Reviews & Location

Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.

At a glance

#22 of 29 Historical landmarks in San Francisco #95 of 134 Tourist attractions in San Francisco

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

2.9 km from the center of San Francisco

Rating breakdown

5 ★67%
4 ★24%
3 ★7%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133

sfrecpark.org

(415) 249-0995

Quick facts

What is the rating of Coit Tower?: Coit Tower is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 26,097 reviews.
How does Coit Tower rank in San Francisco?: Coit Tower is #22 of 29 Historical landmarks in San Francisco by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Coit Tower located?: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133 — 2.9 km from the center of San Francisco.
How can I contact Coit Tower?: Phone: (415) 249-0995 · Website: sfrecpark.org

Coit Tower

Reminds me a lot of our WWl Tower/ Museum - I’ve included a picture of it.

If you want to see San Francisco and take the vista in all at once Coit Tower is the best option. At 212 feet high and 360 degrees of viewing it’s stunning. You be able to see deGolden Gate Bridge, “crooked” Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Twin Peaks, Aquatic Park, Pier 39, the Financial District, the Ferry Building, Angel Island, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and the Bay Bridge.

Tower includes murals from 1934. There is a coin operated bathroom - yes - pay to pee!!

No parking lot for tourist - must shuttle or walk. Trip to the top is 453 stairs

Food is at the Coit Tower Cafe a few feet from the tower proper.

Why 4 stars vs 5?
Coin operated bath just isn’t cool.

Chris Roberts 2024 Jan 15

Nice little adventure if you're in the area and have extra time. It's really important to keep these types of art murals preserved so we can continue to enjoy them. View is a nice 360 view.

Eric Yang 2024 Jan 01

Fantastic spot to get a 360° view of the San Francisco area. You can see the Golden gate bridge, Alcatraz, the bay bridge, and the SF downtown. The elevator has been broken for quite some time now, so you need to take the stairs. There are over 200 steps. Parking on the weekends is almost always full, so try to get there early or you'll have to get lucky.

Vinit Sorte 2023 Dec 04

This tower is at a high elevation and gives you some excellent views of the bay and the Bay bridge and cool breeze flowing all around the tower surrounded by a garden. People often come here to chill and have a picnic.

George Rodriguez 2023 Nov 08

$10 to climb to the top. It's a great workout, and well worth it for the views of this iconic city. Plus, they have a penny stamping machine . 😎

Lucivan Junior. 2023 Nov 06

This spot is, in my opinion, a hidden gem, offering one of the finest views of Downtown San Francisco! While the climb up the steps can be tiring, the experience is truly worthwhile. I highly recommend a visit to Coit Tower. Although I didn't ascend to the top of the tower, I suggest exploring the surrounding area for a fulfilling experience.

Brian (BriGuy71) 2023 Oct 25

If you’re visiting San Francisco and can handle a hard walk to and up the tower, I recommend this is a great place to see some spectacular sights. The elevator was out of commission so I had to walk up the tower. I also walked to the tower so by the time I got to the top I looked like a sweaty farm animal, LOL. The price is $10 to get to the top which seemed reasonable. Plus I wasn’t going to turn around now.

However, the views are awesome! You can see all around the bay and into the city. Some of the glass views are dirty, but overall it was okay. I recommend visiting this tourist attraction the next time you get to San Francisco.

Laura Rubio Elviro 2023 Oct 19

Admission $10 per adult. A great view from the top of the Tower. The climb is also interesting at the beginning with murals covering the walls. The only problem is that there were 13 floors and the elevator was out of service. It was a bit of a climb, but once at the top, it was worth it for the fantastic views of all of San Francisco. We were even able to enjoy the flight of eagles around the Tower. A highly recommended experience.

Kyne Tsai 2023 Oct 16

Neat place with great view at the top. Prepare to climb some stairs if the elevator isn't working. The lady who worked at the top of the tower in the afternoon last Tuesday, Oct 10, was very helpful and sweet. She was giving folks many pointers for taking photos and helped take pictures of couples.

Matthew Denner 2023 Oct 07

The views from the top are spectacular. You can get a great 360 degree view of the area. Be warned: there are a lot of steps to the top!

Murals inside are oil and so are very delicate. They depict a San Francisco of yesteryear.

If you're lucky you'll meet Frank at the top. If you get chatting he'll give you some recommendations for music venues, bars, and pizza places where you can eat cheaply in San Francisco (not an easy thing to achieve).

Bill Regan (Sailing Wanderer) 2023 Oct 02

What a climb! We walked up Telegraph Hill and then found out the elevator was not working. Oh well, it was an adventure and well worth the effort. Amazing panoramic views from the bay to Alcatraz to the city skyline. Definitely a great experience.

Col M 2023 Sep 19

You should visit. And take the stairs! Wonderful views from the top although a shame that their is Perspex over the windows which rather obscure the photos.
Lots of history and the murals are excellent. The shop has some nice original stuff, I was enthralled by a book with old pictures of Chinatown.