Panorama
Practical Information
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum20 hours
Recommended1.9 days
Entrance Fee
FreeFree. Exterior viewing only from Alamo Square Park
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon for best facade lighting (sun is east in morning). Clear day essential for downtown views.
How to Get There
Muni buses 21, 22, 24 to Alamo Square. Free street parking (hard to find). 20-minute walk from downtown.
What to Expect
Classic postcard view from park hillside. Picnic on grass overlooking houses and downtown. Walk around neighborhood with other Victorian mansions.
Best Photo Spot
Eastern edge of Alamo Square park, on hillside looking at houses with downtown behind.
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 9, 202624 hours
Note
View from Alamo Square 24/7. Homes private, no interior access. Best light afternoon
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faq.subtitle Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)
No, these are private residential homes. You can only photograph from outside in the park.
Partially. Opening credits show these houses, but show was filmed on a soundstage. Tanner family house is at 1709 Broderick Street (different neighborhood).
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)
Grab coffee and pastries for a picnic on the grass — classic SF experience.
After photos, walk to Hayes Valley (10 min walk) — trendy neighborhood with boutiques and cafes.
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