Coit Tower Part 2 - Via Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps San Francisco, CA

February 23, 2018

Coit Tower Part 2 - Filbert Steps/Greenwich Steps to Coit Tower. 

Take a memorable and scenic walk to Coit Tower via Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps by trekking up a series of steps leading to Coit Tower. Start from Levi’s Plaza where you can explore Levi’s history at Levi’s Store and at The Vault. Soon across Sansome Street the steep stairs begin to take you through unique homes and beautiful flower gardens along the way. By the time you reach Coit Tower, you’ll find yourself charmed by San Francisco’s quaint character and affinity....and fantastic views of SF downtown, SF Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge and beyond.

Watch Coit Tower Part 1 for trekking up to Coit Tower via Filbert Street as well. https://youtu.be/dK6GZjKfZ18 

Coit Tower: 

Coit Tower stands on top of Telegraph Hill of San Francisco, CA. The tower offers spectacular panoramic views of San Francisco including Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Twin Peaks, Pier 39, the Financial District, the Ferry Building and San Francisco Bay including Angel Island, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge. 

Coit Tower (Lillian Coit Memorial Tower), is 210 feet tall and was built in 1933. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 2008.

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Coit Tower Part 1 - Via Filbert Street/Stairs To Coit Tower - San Francisco, CA

Coit Tower Part 1 - Via Filbert Street/Stairs to Coit Tower. 

 

February 14, 2018

 

 

You can make a short hike up to Coit Tower via Filbert Street by taking Stairs to Coit Tower. 

 

Watch Coit Tower Part 2 for Filbert Steps and Greenwich Steps climbing up a series of steps to Coit Tower. It’s a must do walk to experience San Francisco’s unique and quaint character. https://youtu.be/il_H68wbUSM 

 

Coit Tower stands on top of Telegraph Hill of San Francisco, CA. The tower offers spectacular panoramic views of San Francisco including Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Twin Peaks, Pier 39, the Financial District, the Ferry Building and San Francisco Bay including Angel Island, Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge. 

 

Coit Tower (Lillian Coit Memorial Tower), is 210 feet tall and was built in 1933. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 2008.

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San Francisco Urban Hike - Painted Ladies, Mt. Sutro and Sutro Tower

June 19, 2017

 

Painted Ladies, also known as Postcard Row, are Victorian houses located near Alamo Square in Haight Ashbury. These colorfully painted Queen Anne-style homes are one of the most well-recognized examples of California Victorian architecture.

Mt. Sutro is a mountain forest in the heart of San Francisco. The 900 ft mountain is a dense eucalyptus forest. The trees (Australian natives) were planted by Adolph Sutro, who at one time owned one-twelfth of San Francisco. Much of the mountain is owned by the University of California, and also the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve. Trails are many and trail map is handy for hiking directions.

Sutro Tower (977 ft high) stands on the hill and its base is Mt. Sutro, which is named after Adolph Sutro, a Prussia-born Gold Rush engineer and real estate investor who was elected mayor of San Francisco in 1894.

 

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Bernal Heights Park - Best view of San Francisco

June 18, 2017

 

Want the best view of San Francisco? Ditch the crowd at Golden Gate Park and Twin Peaks! Bernal Heights offers spectacular vantage points for the best views of SF...."wow" moments no doubt. The hike to Bernal Heights is short and easy. For the views, choose a clear day. Bernal Heights may be a hidden gem for viewing July 4th fireworks.

 

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Hiking up Twin Peaks from the Castro - San Francisco, CA

June 11, 2017

Going to Twin Peaks? Sure, to capture amazing views of the SF city and bay, Twin Peaks is no doubt one of the best views of SF....perhaps, shoulder to shoulder competition with Golden Gate Bridge. I used to drive up there, but this time I chose heading up there on foot instead of driving. Wow, it was fun and interesting!

I started the walk from the west end (20th and Douglass) of the Castro district. Walking through beautiful Victorian homes with flower gardens and seeing local scenes are quite interesting and educational. It makes you appreciate what SF offers with its beautiful scenery and unique character within in small details. And it's a good workout to walk up and down neighborhood stairways and streets, and the trails to Twin Peaks - Eureka Peak (north peak) and Noe Peak (south peak). Highly recommend!

360 panorama in all directions.....to the east - Oakland/Berkeley, East Bay hills, Mt. Diablo, Mission District, Potrero Hill and Bernal Hill; to the south - Mt. Davidson, Diamond Heights, San Bruno Mountain and Santa Cruz Mountains; to the west - Sunset District, Pacific Ocean and Daly City; to the north - downtown San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headands and Marin County with Mt. Tam.

Twin Peaks is also known for gusty wind, so bring a jacket with you and choose a less windy day for the trip.

 

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