Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
4.5
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Standing over 900 feet above the city, these two hills offer hikers sweeping views of San Francisco's main sights (we recommend going at sunset).
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Andrew L-IOM
Douglas, UK43 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
As a telecommunications engineer who works on and climbs radio masts, this was an ideal location to see some masts along with some great views over San Francisco!!!
Written September 16, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,375 contributions
Aug. 2023
The views are great, but tourists should be aware that there are a lot of car break-ins here. So leave your luggage and other things at the hotel or with friends. Don't tempt the thieves. The view from up here is superb, look down Market Street and you will see all the skyscrapers, plus get to know the geography of the city. Come on a sunny day.
Written August 14, 2023
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MaJoao
Macau, China188 contributions
Sep. 2022
It was a nice hike heading to the top of the hill. The fresh air and good weather made it worth it. There is a nice view.
Written August 11, 2023
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eyenurse2
Springfield, IL372 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Drive or walk up road to get an amazing view of Dan Francisco. It’s about a .5 mile one way. Parking spots at top and public bathrooms.
Written July 5, 2023
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chowso
Gloucester, UK1,195 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Great place to visit for views of the city. Quite quiet too as it’s away from the tourist hot spots. We were lucky to see clouds sweep in across the skyscrapers while we were up there which was quite spectacular.
Written June 27, 2023
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Wikumj
Bromley, UK279 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Fantastic views of the city from here on a clear day. Very easy to get up by car as the road takes you all the way to the top. There are three peaks all 5 mins walk from each other so you can do all within 15-25 mins, thought the views are similar, particularly looking towards downtown.
Written June 18, 2023
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marriott946
London, UK668 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
Although I've been to San Francisco before I'd never been to twin peaks.
Slightly misty but the views were unhindered.
Well worth a visit.
Slightly misty but the views were unhindered.
Well worth a visit.
Written June 17, 2023
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baird t
50 contributions
May 2023
Drive (or walk) up to the observation area on the Twin Peaks overlooking the neighborhood below and off into the distance downtown and the boats in the bay. The panorama is breathtaking especially if the fog behaves. Free. An easy 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco.
Written May 5, 2023
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Paul Smith Palliser
Peru302 contributions
Jul. 2022
In this viewpoint you can enjoy amazing views of the city and the bay. Here you have plenty of photo opportunities. Free parking but be aware there may be thieves lurking. No problem when we went but always be on the lookout (no pun intended).
Written February 23, 2023
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Cloud
Frankfurt, Germany573 contributions
Jan. 2023
From Twin Peaks you can enjoy the city skyline at its best on sunny days, but also at night. Even you can see Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate bridge.
Written February 2, 2023
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Karl sagerstromk@gmail.com
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Is that true that peoples cars get broken into sometimes up onn Twin Peaks. ?!
Eileengomez
San Diego, CA
Yes, it’s a very dangerous place to stop!! Thief’s come in a car and break your window in 2 seconds, even if you are 3 feet away from your car! Never go there again, not safe at all.
Emma W
Huntingdon, UK47 contributions
I see you can get bus 37 here. How much does it cost and how long does it take one way?
Ali A
Houston, TX7 contributions
To be honest I was renting a car so I dont know about bus prices sorry....Its not a long drive it took me less than 20 mins from Golden Gate park to the parking space uphill.
I recently moved to the area and was wondering how true the rumor is thats around here that the coyetes are infested around here. I have heard them and my husband saw one. But is it a concern for humans walking around at night ? Or day...
Grant Gullicksen
San Francisco, CA201 contributions
You have more to fear from the human species at night here than the coyotees . Humans are much more dangerous here than the animals .
elizaveta_belova
St. Petersburg, Russia148 contributions
Привет всем! Сколько времени необходимо, чтобы подняться наверх и спустится обратно? Спасибо!
Sergei E
Penza, Russia817 contributions
Пешком - не знаю, мы были на машине
Karla198
Lynn, MA4 contributions
Greetings! I am planning on visiting San Francisco this summer. In regards to Twin Peaks is this somewhere you drive to? or is it a short walk/hike? I know because of the elevation it will be cold. So we would bring sweaters. I would like to know how long of a walk/hike this is in order to be prepared. Thank you!
none n
Hoddesdon, UK174 contributions
I would definitely drive, its way out of the town. Well worth the effort though. I actually got my bearings of the city from there. Every time I was in the city after that I thought of standing on the hill pictured the city and I always worked out where I needed to go.
Tip if your really into walking, try the walk from Fisherman's wharf to the golden gate bridge then over the bridge to a lovely little town called Sausalito, then get the ferry back to pier 41 at Fisherman's wharf. its about an 8-10 mile walk its not possible to get lost, there is a place to get a coffee just before you go up the hill to get to the bridge. Take a warm layer (even on a warm day as the middle of the bridge can get windy (almost always is) and cold. There are two routes from the bridge to Sausalito We took the road but you can get below the bridge and take the trail. Sausalito is a lovely place loads of eating places shops and coffee houses bars etc. and the ferry back cost about 8 dollars each and you get the most amazing views of the bay. Just a thought.
dferreirak
Duque de Caxias, RJ4 contributions
Boa tarde, Luis C.
É tranquilo para estacionar lá em cima? Depois que estaciona, é preciso caminhar muito / a subida é muito íngrime?
Meg_Petersohn
Curitiba, PR148 contributions
É tranquilo para estacionar. Assim que você estaciona já está praticamente no topo, não sobe quase nada. Mas a melhor vista da cidade não fica no topo dos morros e sim no mirante atrás da torre de TV, que também fica muito perto.
Malia J
Hamburg, Germany3 contributions
Can you walk to the top or do you need to have a car?
peter wyatt m
64 contributions
You can also take the 37 bus and get off at the end of the line. From there it is a short walk up a natural trail cut through the grass to the peak.
Its a bit of a walk. I would recommend possibly taking a taxi/uber up then walking down if interested in some exercise but not a lot.
There are natural unmarked walking paths up the sides of the hills. Just look for where it looks people have walked and watch out for the occasional mountain biker
AAJ2203
Conwy County, UK18 contributions
I arrive in SFO airport at 11 am Nov can I get to twin peakes easily with some transport?
OliviaLamour
Taipei, Taiwan3 contributions
definitely! it's easy to get there. lyft and uber will be the best way.
2calkds
Roseville, CA
I use a mobility scooter to get around. Can you accommodate people using a scooter?
bicwood
Georgetown, TX99 contributions
I assume you are talking about getting there in a vehicle and then using the scooter while there. In this case I don't think you will have any issues. There is a parking lot with designated handicap parking places. This and a surrounding view area provides the panoramic view of the city. (There are some walking trails that take you a little higher on the peaks and they would not be accessible, but the view from the parking lot is what most people go to see.) I hope you enjoy going there.
laugierlaurie
Marseille, France
Bonjour,
Nous partons aux états unis en septembre et nous cherchons un appartement à louer.
Nous en avons vu un a twin peaks et nous voulons visiter le fisherman's wharf, l'académie des sciences, le golden Gate, le jardin zen etc
Pensez vous que la localisation de l'appartement est trop loin pour pouvoir visiter le quartier plutôt touristique de San Francisco
Je vous remercie
Bonne journée a tous
GuerixBegood
Genappe, Belgium217 contributions
Pas faisable à pied et les transports en communs ne sont pas géniaux de ce côté là. Je vous conseille plutôt de loger près de Fisherman's Wharf.
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- Restaurants near Twin Peaks:
- (1.24 km) Anchor Oyster Bar
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