Coit Tower in San Francisco

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Coit Tower in San Francisco | Journest 2026

Coit Tower

64-meter Art Deco tower atop Telegraph Hill. Built in 1933 with funds from Lillie Hitchcock Coit. Interior features Depression-era murals. Observation deck with 360° city views.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1.3 days

Recommended3.1 days

Entrance Fee

Adult

10 USD

Child

3 USD

Student

7 USD

freeFor.under_5Free

Lobby free. Observation: $10 adults, $7 seniors, $3 children 5-11. Under 5 free

Best Time to Visit

Late afternoon for sunset and city lights. Weekday mornings for shorter lines. Clear weather essential.

How to Get There

Bus 39 Coit to top (runs infrequently). Walk up Filbert or Greenwich Steps — scenic climb through gardens. Very limited parking.

What to Expect

Free murals in lobby (1930s social realism). Paid elevator to observation deck. Views of bridges, Alcatraz, downtown, bay. Wild parrots on hill.

Best Photo Spot

Observation deck for panorama. Filbert Steps looking up at tower. Pioneer Park around tower.

Working Hours

Monday10:00 — 17:00

Tuesday10:00 — 17:00

Wednesday10:00 — 17:00

Thursday10:00 — 17:00

Friday10:00 — 17:00

Saturday10:00 — 17:00

Sunday10:00 — 17:00

Note

Lobby murals free. Elevator to observation deck for fee

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Yes, if weather is good. 360° views are stunning — both bridges, Alcatraz, all of downtown. Not worth it in fog.

Filbert Steps is one of SF's best secrets. Gardens, views, wooden staircases. Worth the effort if you're fit.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Coit Tower

Walk up Filbert Steps from Sansome St — spot wild parrots living on hill since 1990s.

After tower, walk down to North Beach — Italian neighborhood with great cafes and pizza.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

25°

48%17 м/с

Today

30°14°

Tomorrow

29°11°

Fri

28°15°

Sat

19°13°

Sun

23°12°

Mon

23°12°

Tue

20°13°

14°

8°Jan

15°

9°Feb

16°

9°Mar

17°

10°Apr

18°

11°May

19°

12°Jun

19°

12°Jul

20°

13°Aug

21°

13°Sep

20°

12°Oct

17°

10°Nov

14°

8°Dec

Water temperature

12°

11°

12°

13°

14°

13°

12°

What else to see

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Practical Information

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Best Time to Visit

How to Get There

What to Expect

Best Photo Spot

Working Hours

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Travel Tips

Reviews

Questions & Answers

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