San Francisco Attractions

Coit Tower

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd

San Francisco, CA 94133

Tel. 415/362-0808

www.coittower.org

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 city and the bay.

Completed in 1933, the tower is the legacy of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a wealthy eccentric who left San Francisco a $125,000 bequest "for the purpose of adding beauty to the city I have always loved" and as a memorial to its volunteer firemen. She had been sa...

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Price Range: Admission is free to enter; elevator ride to the top is $4.50 adults, $3.50 seniors, $2 children 6-12

Transportation: Bus: 39 (Coit)

Open Hours: Daily 10am-6pm

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