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Coit Tower

1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94133
415 362 0808
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As featured in 3 days in San Francisco
Ranked #47 of 327 attractions in San Francisco
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Type: Observation Decks/ Towers, Architectural Buildings, Monuments/ Statues, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: Monument built in honor of the city's volunteer firemen, with an observation deck that provides a great view of San Francisco.
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Edmonton, Canada
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Neat building and concept on how it came to be but the price to go to the top was steep and then it is just a look out tower. windows were dirty so you couldn't see much. Had better view from observation tower at De Young museum.

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

No need for details on what Coit Tower is all about. That information is available on any travel site. You can see the little museum exhibit in the tower and walk to the top of it for $7, but honestly, I don't remember anything about that part of it. What I love is the experience of getting to and spending... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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6 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

If you are not afraid of heights, you should make your way up to the top of coit tower. Once you have made your way to the top in the lift and the short flight of stairs, you will be amazed at the fantastic sights of the San Francisco skyline.

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Fairfax, Va
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58 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We kept seeing this tower from all areas of the city and couldn't resist a visit. The tower, and history are cool, and the murals are beautiful. We went just at sunset and were disappointed when we were chased out at 8pm and the sun hadnt set yet. Also, there is glass at the top (so you cant jump out... More

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Santa Clara, California
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18 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Coit Tower is good for SFO view at a high altitude . Sky scraper buildings looks amazing, Bay view, Alcatruz island, Bay Bridge looks spectacular from such a high point .

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Kenilworth, England, United Kingdom
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25 attraction reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We walked down crooked Lombard Street and up the other side to Coit Tower. Fortunately the Coit Tower has a lift nearly to the top. There is a flight of stairs to the top, so you will need to be mobile. Once there, the view is fantastic, particularly looking East across the Bay towards Bay Bridge. The Golden Gate bridge... More

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Medicine Hat, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

The bus takes you straight outside the tower. The outside areas are full of litter, (seems to be a theme in this city). Inside you pay to take the lift to the top; once there the views are fab although you don't really spend much time at the top you have good photo opportunities. We took the steps back down... More

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

It was a hike and a half to get up the hill - I had to stop a few times. And then there were more stairs once you got to the hill. But it was worth it! It's $7 to ride to the very top, and more stairs, but the views are spectacular. You can see everything you'd want to... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

Wow! Amazhing views of the whole city from the top of the tower. Well worth the $7 to get the elevator to the top and look out over the city, including golden gate, Alcatraz, wharf, financial district, Lombard street. You can catch the #39 bus all the way to the top.

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Garden Valley, California
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116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The artwork is very nice on the ground floor. But found the place pretty dinghy. They do clean the windows at the top of the tower. For the price they charge you would think they would clean the place up.

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