Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
4.5
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
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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Balasubramanian R
Chennai (Madras), India724 contributions
Sep 2022
Twin Peaks are the tourist attractions spot and situated in the western part of the city San Francisco. Two peaks are adjacent to each other. One can view the entire San Francisco city from the top of peak. Few steps are to be climbed to reach the top.
Written September 26, 2022
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wynne j
Cowbridge, UK140 contributions
Aug 2019
Try and get up here when in SF. Get ti the top by car, park up and get out to see the views. Make sure it's a blue sky day otherwise you will just see mist and fog and it will be very damp. When the sky is blue the views are brilliant and you can see SF bay down towards the city with its landmarks eg the market place and across to the Pacific ocean. It can be a bit windy up there so make sure you wrap up.
Written January 9, 2020
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baird t
47 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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Deepak Kumar Suri
Somerset, NJ61 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Best View of San Francisco Downtown & Sunset is Amazing. We had been traveling all day just happened to be in the area and saw sighs for Twin Peaks, we enjoyed you wouldn’t believe. The best place to capture the Downtown San Francisco and the Sunset is something you can’t miss.
Written February 11, 2020
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Katherinee309
Houston, TX101 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We were so lucky, on our last day in SF we got to go to Twin Peaks and the weather was perfect! No fog just clear skies and beautiful views of the entire city. It’s FREE, no need to pay for a tour. Just drive up there and enjoy the lovely views!
Written October 12, 2020
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cohoman
Sammamish, WA1,979 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
It's a very short drive up and there's a small parking lot at the top. Amazing views of downtown San Francisco. A lot of people are there taking photos. Since people are only there for 20-30 mins, you can usually find a parking spot. Definitely worth the drive up.
Written February 21, 2020
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Deborah S
Sevierville, TN246 contributions
Jul 2021
We took a cab to Twin Peaks, but the top section was closed to cars. We ran up the hill about 30 yards and took pictures. Be careful! It was extremely windy and my friend felt a gust push her toward the edge of the hill. Hang on to small children. Good view of the city even half way up past the locked gate.
Written July 31, 2021
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Ora O
Flushing, NY262 contributions
Jan 2020
Great place to get a view over San Francisco on a clear day. Very easy to get to by public transportation. Just take the F streetcar to the last stop (17th & Castro), then cross the street to take Bus 37 to 74 Crestline Drive. All the tourists and skateboarders will get off here. It's a very short but steep hike up. I went to Noe Peak first (which had less people), then Christmas Tree Point. I think you can only see the Golden Gate Bridge (through the fog) from Noe Peak. Very windy at the top and lots of crows. If you take the bus back, you can get on at the same stop. The bus will then take a break at the last stop before going back to the Castro.
Written February 17, 2020
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sashkow
Sofia, Bulgaria1,296 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
For us this is where we met SF for a first time this time. This point gives you overview of the city and the Bay Area.
You have basically 360 degree view of everything happening here. Perfect spot to start a journey into San Francisco’s streets.
You have basically 360 degree view of everything happening here. Perfect spot to start a journey into San Francisco’s streets.
Written February 21, 2020
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MHecox
Sacramento, CA153 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Even on a “rainy” weekend, the views were still worth it. We climbed up one of the peaks - it has stairs which does help. I can imagine during summer or high tourist times it would be nearly impossible to park.
Written March 14, 2020
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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?
Prem Rao
Bengaluru, India169 contributions
Please check the Google Maps and the Muni routes. The last stop for Twin peaks on Route 37 is 79 Crestline Dr. You need to walk up from there. On the way back, return to Crestline Drive and walk down some more to Parkridge and Burnett, the boarding point for the bus beckon Route 37.
Cost and time taken depends on where you are coming from in the city.
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!
Mike P
Hoddesdon, UK171 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.
Twin Peaks (San Francisco) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Peaks
- Twin Peaks is open:
- Sun - Sat 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- We recommend booking Twin Peaks tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 21 Twin Peaks tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Twin Peaks:
- San Francisco Grand City Tour (From $65.00)
- Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour (From $99.00)
- Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour (From $140.80)
- Vantigo San Francisco City Tour (From $95.00)
- San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip (From $129.00)
- Hotels near Twin Peaks:
- (1.16 mi) Parker Guest House
- (1.15 mi) Beck's Motor Lodge
- (1.37 mi) The Metro Hotel
- (1.76 mi) The Parsonage Bed and Breakfast
- (1.69 mi) The Inn San Francisco
- Restaurants near Twin Peaks:
- (0.77 mi) Anchor Oyster Bar
- (0.79 mi) Zazie
- (0.52 mi) Firefly Restaurant
- (1.15 mi) L'ardoise Bistro
- (1.14 mi) Ike's Love & Sandwiches
- Attractions near Twin Peaks:
- (0.21 mi) Native Moto Adventures
- (0.85 mi) Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours
- (0.31 mi) Mission Food Tour -Day Tour
- (0.95 mi) Best Bay Area Tours
- (1.04 mi) Haight Ashbury Flower Power Walking Tour
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