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Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks San Francisco United States 37.7521224804801 -122.447412014008
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Landmark / Outdoor Activity

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Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: The pair of hills that make up Twin Peaks aren’t the tallest in San Francisco, but they easily offer the most expansive city views. Bikers and die-hard joggers are usually the first to wind past the last few houses on Twin Peaks Boulevard, where they enjoy sixty-four acres of largely undeveloped natural space. As the afternoon sun dissipates the fog, busloads of tourists spill onto Christmas Tree Point near the summits with cameras in hand, ready to snap the postcard vistas of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, the panoramic ring of mountains surrounding the bay, and the glistening Downtown skyline. Dedicated photographers scramble up the nearby summits to eke out a view of the Peninsula to the south or the hazy horizon of the Pacific Ocean, or simply to stare up in awe at the spindly Sutro Tower – a giant communications tower that’s almost as iconic to San Francisco as the Golden Gate. Sightseers tend to remain at the Point, which frees up the rest of the area for hikers and naturalists, and while savvy guests know that strong winds are normal throughout the day, the blustery gusts do tend to keep visitors moving quickly in and out of the lone parking area. The best time to head up Twin Peaks, however, is just around sunset, when the crowds thin out, the entire Bay Area shimmers magically with light, and a few teenage kids inevitably ask if anybody has some weed.

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Neighborhood:

Noe Valley / Twin Peaks

Address:

Twin Peaks Boulevard, usually accessed at the intersection of Portola Drive (from south) or Clarendon Avenue (from north)
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Phone:

415-831-2700

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

24/7

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Twin Peaks Review

Tip from Emma:

“The easiest way to get to the base of the mountain is by Market Street. From Downtown, take Market southwest until it turns into Portola. From Portola you will take a right on Twin Peaks Boulevard and follow the road up to the top. Better yet, park your car at the base and get a little workout!”

The Scene

The pair of hills that make up Twin Peaks aren’t the tallest in San Francisco, but they easily offer the most expansive city views.

Noe Valley / Twin Peaks, San Francisco – The pair of hills that make up Twin Peaks aren’t the tallest in San Francisco, but they easily offer the most expansive city views.

Bikers and die-hard joggers are usually the first to wind past the last few houses on Twin Peaks Boulevard, where they enjoy sixty-four acres of largely undeveloped natural space.

As the afternoon sun dissipates the fog, busloads of tourists spill onto Christmas Tree Point near the summits with cameras in hand, ready to snap the postcard vistas of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, the panoramic ring of mountains surrounding the bay, and the glistening Downtown skyline.

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Crowd

Hikers, bikers, joggers, tour groups, sightseers, photographers, naturalists, and anyone else who wants to sit atop San Francisco. All ages.

Entertainment/Music

Almost 360-degree views of San Francisco.

Food/Miscellaneous

No food. Public restroom near Christmas Tree Point. Coin-operated binoculars.

Prices

Free parking. Binoculars and restrooms $.50 per view/pee.

Dress

Anything goes, but in-the-know visitors dress warm due to frequent winds.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Sunny days, clear evenings to catch the sunset, and calm nights for magical city views.

Close By

At an elevation of 928 feet, Mount Davidson is the tallest hill in San Francisco. The Mount Davidson Park (Dalewood Way at Myra Way) rims the summit, with beautiful wooded hikes and a large cross on display as part of the Armenian Genocide Memorial. Unfortunately, the small peak at the very top is on private property, but visitors can still enjoy great views in the park.

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