This golden fire hydrant is a bit overrated. It's painted gold, but nothing more. However, there is a story behind it, as it's the hydrant that allowed the firemen to save the Mission District from the Great Fire caused by the 1906 Earthquake. So if you happen to be visiting the Mission Dolores Park or just happen to be around the neighborhood, it's worth getting a snapshot.

The fire hydrant that saved the Mission District neighborhood in 1906 from the fires caused by the earthquake. If you omit the historical importance, it's one of the most anticlimactic sightseeing locations ever. Wouldn't recommend travelling from far away to see it, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood anyway, why not give it a quick glance.

I was taking a stroll around the corner of Dolores Park, bored out of my mind, when a shimmering beacon of golden goodness appeared in the front. The golden fire hydrant in its glory. It’s only a simple hydrant, but do not underestimate its majesty.

SF. California may be struggling with high rents, homelessness, a drug pandemic that overshadoes COVID & all the varients but there are so many cool and interesting historical places to visit throughout. This little giant of a fire hydrant saved the Mission District neighborhood of SF during the 1906 earthquake. If you visit this area, do it on the weekend so you can also explore Dolores park.

Just one of the many amazing views in The City. Thanks for your hard work Mr. Fire Hydrant. Job well done!!!

Definitely worth it for the views and mini history lesson.But then again it’s also just a fire hydrant painted gold so don’t get you hopes up for something spectacular.

SF history is so interesting and amazing! I loved being the tour guide when living there for 25 years.

Yes it’s unique, celebrity kind of hydrant!! It’s so famous that you will need to be patient and skilled in order to find parking in first hour of your visit on weekends! But Dolores Park is such a fun place to be on weekend, beautiful view and of course a short photo shoot with the Hydrant! I loved it!

Good video of Dolores park and the city

Must visit place in San Francisco. Ultimate tourist stop!

All tourists must go here to pay their respects. Like the little engine that could, this was the little fire hydrant that did.