What hotels are near Lyon Street Steps?

Hotels near Lyon Street Steps: (0.13 mi) Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco (0.14 mi) Inn at Golden Gate (0.36 mi) Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights (0.25 mi) Marina Motel (0.19 mi) Economy Inn View all hotels near Lyon Street Steps on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Lyon Street Steps?

Restaurants near Lyon Street Steps: (0.10 mi) Presidio Social Club (0.13 mi) Golden Gate Market Deli (0.14 mi) Starbucks (0.15 mi) Pizzeria Avellino (0.14 mi) Côte Ouest Bistro View all restaurants near Lyon Street Steps on Tripadvisor

Lyon Street Steps - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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guennie3

Cambridge, UK245 contributions

Hidden gem in SF

Nov 2023 • Couples

A hidden gem in San Francisco. Did this as part of a day walking round SF. It is a place the locals go to work out. Steep steps but what a view and surrounded by beautiful houses and gardens. Worth doing but you need to be fit.

Written November 30, 2023

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traveler1327

Raleigh-Durham22 contributions

Great Views, Free & See Senator Feinstein's House

Dec 2015 • Family

This is a fun set of stairs to climb. You will get views of the bay, see an SF heart, and at the top is billionaire's row. Depending on when you go you will see exercise classes going on or just folks taking pictures because the views are awesome. Right near the Presidio and near the Palace of Fine Arts. If you like looking at expensive homes this is a good place to do that.

Written August 11, 2016

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Bettendorf, IA2,511 contributions

Workout with a View

Dec 2014 • Friends

Our daughter who lives in lower Pac Heights said this was a popular walk for locals. What she failed to mention was how steep the steps were and why they were so popular. Well, we survived and took our time enjoying the view and taking several pics along the way. The view was worth the effort and we paced ourselves moving aside frequently for the fitness obsessed. The steps are steep, they are scenic, and worth doing.

Written December 29, 2014

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Codatrek

Malibu, CA137 contributions

Incredible Views & a Workout Too!

Oct 2014 • Business

Returned to San Francisco and delighted to find the Lyon Street Steps available for trekking up and down. This is OFF the beaten path and known to locals. Arrived as the fog still hide the Golden Gate bridge from view. Up and down several times. Quite a workout. Enjoy!

Written October 18, 2014

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misopiso88

Seattle, WA27,582 contributions

Unbelievable Views!

Mar 2019 • Family

We were spending the day walking around San Francisco and ended up at the top of The Lyon Street Steps....all I can say is WOW! Pictures do not do the view justice. It is a MUST DO!

Written March 31, 2019

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Roger

San Francisco, CA33 contributions

Steps with a View

Feb 2019 • Friends

Lyon Street Steps is my favorite spot in Pacific Heights. After living in the neighborhood for more than 25 years and countless walks to the steps, its magic on me has not waned. You will not see Golden Gate bridge from here but the view of the Palace of Fine Arts and Alcatraz is unparalleled. There is a continuation on Vallejo but the steps are narrower, steeper and a lot less celebrated except by fitness enthusiasts. Many Bay Area residents bring their guests here and you can see some tourists on their own. But mostly, joggers run up and down the steps early morning and late afternoon. The best time to visit is when the cherry trees that line up the steps blossom. With climate change, it is hard to predict exactly when they would bloom. It could be late February or anytime in March, and it lasts for only a few days. A lot of people are surprised that there is a mansion adjacent the steps. The current owner is Senator Feinstein. Other notables on this block called Gold Coast or billionaires row is the yellow mansion of the Getty's where President Obama used to visit, and Oracle's Larry Ellison's modern big house. If you feel like communing with nature, the east gate of Presidio is just here. This location has everything. What more could you ask for?

Written February 24, 2019

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JeriLG

Santa Cruz, CA1,478 contributions

Ups and Downs with Stunning Views!

Mar 2015 • Friends

We walked down Lyon Street from our hotel on California Street. We walked to the to the Palace of Fine Arts and then back up. There are stopping points along the way to catch your breath. Young people are running them but it was not too congested. Loved seeing Dianne Feinstein's house, the Immigrant Heart, and views of Alcatraz as well as the beautiful dome of the Palace of Fine Arts!

Written April 1, 2015

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LindaRoo

Torrance, CA439 contributions

Great Exercise

Sep 2013 • Friends

Many people seem to run up and down these steps for exercise. I'm not that energetic. I came for the stunning view and walked down the steps. At the bottom of the flight is a heart shaped sculpture that is beautiful. A walk down the steps, along Lyon Street, around the Palace of Fine Arts, will lead you to the water and Marina Green.

Written October 8, 2013

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pq1

689 contributions

Beautiful. Great views. Windy!

Mar 2020 • Couples

Lyom Street steps are easy to fine. Amazing views of the bay. Windy though! Don't let tge sun fool you. Uber was tricky to get on way out. Had to walk toward main street.

Written March 8, 2020

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Amy B

Orlando, FL29 contributions

Incredible views!!!

Oct 2019 • Family

We accidentally stumbled on this spot and are so happy we did!! The bay and Palace of the Fine Arts in the distance are breathtaking!

Written October 28, 2019

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