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Pioneer Park

Tourist attraction Park City park

One of the Most Reviewed City parks in San Francisco


Address

Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133

Website

sfrecpark.org

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (5.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 5 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: views (19) city (12) view (10) tower (9) great (8) stairs (8) Coit (8) parking (8) steps (6)
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  • 5/5 Adam S. 2 months ago on Google • 327 reviews New
    Nice small area that offers great views of the city. You can reach it walking, going through a lot of stairs, but it’s worth it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Autumn Ray (. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been to San Fran lots of times but never made it to Coit Tower, why not?! This was a great stop to see the bay area. Our day was clear, no wind and the sun was out, how perfect! There are 360 degree views from the parking lot and inside is a bathroom, gift shop and a museum of murals (free). You can pay ($10) per person to go up in the elevator and 2 flights of stairs to the top of the tower for a better view. The windows are glassed in. Had a great time with my family. We left for dinner and returned to parking lot for night time views. Beautiful!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George R. 5 months ago on Google
    $10 to climb all the way up to get great views of the city and all its popular sites.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 yuri d. 6 months ago on Google • 393 reviews
    Nice view to the bay and city center. It is A bit challenging to get there by steps. But the view worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 4 months ago on Google • 607 reviews
    Great views of San Francisco and Bay area. Clint Eastwood film part of a "Dirty Harry" movie here at this location. Nice drive to the top of this famous location.

  • 4/5 Johnny 7 months ago on Google • 470 reviews
    Small park on the top of the hill where you can find good views of the city and also visit the tower. Climbing all the way here can be not wheelchair friendly. Depending on which side there are lots of stairs. It is possible to arrive by car but parking is limited.

  • 5/5 Mathew A. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing history, definitely a must see for anybody new to San Francisco or anybody that just has never been. A huge cultural insight of the early history of San Francisco, interiors for Ruth artwork and beautiful murals. The views are quite spectacular as well at the top of the tower you can see in any direction for miles.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesus G. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning views of the bay, downtown, angel island, alcatraz, treasure+yerba buena island, and even the golden gate bridge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cecile B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great views of the city. Small parking lot of visiting Coit tower though near to take the bus or walk. The climb is worth the reward.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moni V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great views of the bay, bridge and surrounding city from Pioneer Park. You can also see and enter Coit tower from here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uri P. 2 years ago on Google
    Now place with a view on the SF and historic gallery. At the foot of the hill with the park you will be greeted by a warning sign: watch out, coyotes! It looks like a joke, but who knows, maybe at night they go out here to hunt for ... arrested tourists :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amber G. 2 years ago on Google
    Always beautiful views and well kept grounds that make a great choice for first time SF visitors. Deducting one star, as the public bathroom was in such a bad state is was nearly unusable, except for the most desperate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Scott E. 3 months ago on Google • 224 reviews New
    Cool place to visit to see a different view of the SF skyline. We came on an extremely good day for weather, not so much for the elevator. Beautiful views in and out of the tower, absolutely amazing. The volunteers there are nice and passionate about the towers preservation...leave you bags and backpacks in the car for ease. Elevator was broken that day, but rest assured, full price was charged to walk up the 13 stories. Lots of landings to stop on; little, short, uncoordinated or old legs are more challenging, but take your time, the view is worth it.

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 8 months ago on Google • 186 reviews
    We finally crossed this off our list 🙌🏽 and are now Coit Climbers ☺️ Be prepared for a workout since the elevator is not working. The small sign says 234 steps to the top, but steps do not equal flights of stairs lol. Man, I was winded! Once you make it to the top of Coit Tower, you are treated to a majestic ✨️ 360° view of incomparable San Francisco 😀

  • 5/5 Sarah F. 3 months ago on Google • 61 reviews New
    Excellent views of the city. Be sure to walk all the way around the building. We arrived at dusk, and visibility was excellent.

  • 4/5 José L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little park with lovely views of the city. The climb is rather challenging, which is why I could imagine it to be a great place to try and train along its trails. My only complains are that the park has many parking asteriks to it, so make sure to read and know where you're parking; and that the paths within the trail do feel rather dirty

  • 5/5 Juniper M. 2 years ago on Google
    Historic neighborhood and home to the Coit Tower. Great views of the water and the bridge, but be prepared for LOTS of steps and inclines if you walk there. Doable, just with some breaks in between.

  • 5/5 Emily R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful views of the city. Limited parking, but good if you go at an off time. Also possibilities to take stairs up to the top.

  • 5/5 Brian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an awesome view of San Francisco!! Gotta go. I rode my motorcycle there so I blasted right through all that traffic headed to and from SF. Would be cool if you could climb that tower on the building that's at the top. So awesome!!

  • 5/5 Ig G. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there on crystal clear day on Sunday. Parking was available near by but parking was kinda challenge. But It was fun to drive down

  • 5/5 Rob W. 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    We walked the Filbert street stairs from battery st. To Coit tower! At least 420 steps going Up- and 420 steps back down!!! The views are awesome!!! The stairs are great cardio exercise!!! Be careful!!!

  • 5/5 Christina M. 2 years ago on Google
    Space toilet found here. Cleaner than most this morning. Workers take out garbage. Cafe was closed. Still cute. Water and city views. Sweet

  • 5/5 Sadia D. 8 months ago on Google
    Coit tower is located here in this park. This is a place from where you can get a view of the whole city. Which includes the Golden Gate Bridge and the other bridge which looks similar the golden gate (I don’t know the name). The city buildings and roads looks great from here.

  • 5/5 Vicent T. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice view on the top, unfortunately the lift was down on the day of my visit. Got to climb stairs all the way up.

  • 5/5 Tim O. 2 years ago on Google
    The views! Wonderful. If you are hiking up, make sure to bring your own avocados, they don't have any up there.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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