Coit Tower - San Francisco Landmark

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA,94133-3106
+1 415 362 0808
www.coittower.org

Average Rating	4.5	162 reviews from 1 source
Yelp	4.5	162+ reviews

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Admission:

Adult $3.75; children (6-12) $1.50

Open Dates:: Daily 10-6
Open Hours:: Daily 10am-6pm (observation tower),Daily 10am-7pm/tours: Tue, Thu 10:15am,Daily 10am-6:30pm

Coit Tower

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA,94133-3106

Amenities

Guided Tours

Description

... Tower was built atop Telegraph Hill in 1933 at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit to beautify the City of San Francisco.[citation needed] Lillie bequeathed one-third of her estate to the City of San Francisco "to be expended in an ... more on En.wikipedia.org
... honor of the city's firemen, this 210-foot-high observation tower is thought by many to be fashioned after a firehose. The resemblance is apparently accidental but the myth persists in great part because of the woman who built it. ... more on GoCityKids.com
... Hill is this beautiful monument believed to be in remembrance for the fire fighters who fought the 1906 earthquake fire. The beautiful grounds overlook the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, and it also gives ... more on DogFriendly.com
... atop Telegraph Hill is this beautiful monument believed to be in remembrance for the fire fighters who fought the 1906 earthquake fire. The beautiful grounds overlook the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, ... more on DogFriendly.com
In a city known for its great views and vantage points, Coit Tower is one of the best. Located atop Telegraph Hill, just east of North Beach, the round, stone tower offers panoramic views of the ... more on Frommers
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Coit Tower

(2004)

... to wear out the kids, huff up the hill on the beautiful green-lined steps...not much to entertain children but they'll ... Zagat, a user of Zagat. Reviews from Amazon.com

4.0

Cody R. 's review

... some reason we decided to walk from our hotel (near Fisherman's Wharf) to Coit Tower. The streets were steep, but somehow being on ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

4.0

Der alte Hafen ist sehenswert richtig heimelig gemacht a user of geckogo.com. Reviews from GeckoGo

5.0

Rose R. 's review

This is one of SF great historical landmarks. Great View of the Bay on a nice day/night. a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

5.0

nice view by day...nice view and make out spot at night. a user of geckogo.com. Reviews from GeckoGo

Directions

Drive east on Lombard street and turn right on Kearny. Cross street is Greenwich. By bus: From Market and 3rd Streets, take Bus 30 or 45 to Washington Square; walk two blocks east on Union Street, left on Kearny Street. Or take Bus 39 from Fisherman's Wha.

Web Resources

Coit Tower Homepage: www.coittower.org
Local Tourism Sites:
- http://www.visitcalifornia.com
- http://www.sanmateocountycvb.com
- http://www.visitberkeley.com

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