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Grandview Park

4.8 (333 reviews)
Open 5:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Steven N.

Great view, only really climbing one really long flight of stairs. Make sure to go when it's not so cloudy to get the best view. Also only one bench.

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Ed U.

After you climb the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, would it kill you to climb more stairs to get to the top of this postage-stamp-size park? Yeah, probably, but it might be worth it for the panoramic views. I say 'might' because I was up there as the fog was rolling in quite thick. Still, you can see the immediate area below, and the one bench provides some relief. Of course, you have to call dibs on it before the nonagenarian jogger gets to it. Did I mention the freezing cold winds that comes with the fog? There's a complicated geological reason why this rocky hill is here that's related to the prehistoric ocean floor, constant wind erosion, and other acts of a higher power that require a voiceover narration from Morgan Freeman. But do you care? Yeah I didn't think so. Besides the one short circuit around the sandy trail on top, you have the steps down the hill to consider. But do it regardless of the weather because your FitBit and Instagram account will thank you. Not so much the triathletes who use the stairs as part of their training regimen. RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ

Maruko X.

The Grandview Park is located right behind the famous stairs, which a also referred to as Turtle Hill by local residents. It is a small, elevated park in the Sunset District, which is surrounded by 14th and 15th Avenues, as well as Noriega Street. It has stunning views on the top of the hill, and a good place to chill and enjoy scenic views of ocean and mountains.

01.16.21 stairs :/
May A.

Panoramic views! Hubby took me here for the first time located in the Inner Sunset District in San Francisco. Be prepared to climb stairs... like 116 steps! We climbed the stairs from Noriega Street and 15th Avenue. After the first set of smaller concrete steps it turns to wooden steps as we continued to walk towards the base of the Grandview Park stairs. Gaaahh! I was out of breath once we reached the top but we were rewarded with amazing scenery of nearly 360-degree view of the City! It was a gorgeous clear day and we could see commanding views of downtown in the distance, the Marine Headlands, Golden Gate Park (and the SkyStar Ferris Wheel), Ocean Beach and Sutro Heights, Forest Hill, Sunset District, Twin Peaks and everything else in between. Lots of trees and there is a bench on top of the hill... it was a nice place to relax while we leisurely soaked in the views as far as our eyes could see. It can get windy up there so dress in layers. TIP: The park is nearby the beautiful 16th Avenue Tiled Steps. Yes, so after you climb the steps at Grandview Park enjoy more steps at the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps LoL! or take the Moraga Steps at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Moraga. Ahhh! the many hidden staircases of San Francisco! Review #2092

Phil A.

This Park is awesome!!! Now, the park itself is nice, but the panoramic views of San Francisco at the top is what stands out!! From here you have views from downtown SF to Golden Gate Park to Twin Peaks to, well, everything. The climb up is pretty steep, lots of stairs. There's also a sandy path that goes around the park. The park itself is actually quite small, with a few benches. I think this is a great place to visit for out of town people and local people, I've been here a few times and it doesn't get old to me. This park is located in the Inner Sunset District, not far from the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps. Basically, if you climb up the 16th Ave Tiled Steps, make a right then continue going up, it's well worth it!!

Forest Hill
John G.

In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the country where all residents have access to a park within a 10 minute walk anywhere in The City. Grandview Park has taken millions of years in the making. I mean that literally since it sits atop a rock, or to be more precise a chert, that is 140 million years old. This portion of a rock used to be under the sea and now it's a hill, one of many hills, that has a great view of the city and the surrounding area. Although it's not as tall as Twin Peaks, Grandview Park provides great views of Mt. Tamalpais, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, Richmond and Sunset Districts, Parkmerced, Cole Valley, Forest Knolls, parts of Downtown, Presidio and on a clear day, all the way to Pt. Reyes National Seashore. The park is in the Inner Sunset on the east side of 19th avenue. There's several ways you can get up here, but they all require going up some steps. There's the Hidden Garden Steps on 16th avenue, the Tiled Steps on Moraga (west side) and Moraga Steps (east side). You can drive up and park along the streets on 15th or 14th avenue, but that wouldn't be no fun. Part of the experience is taking all the steps to get here. It's a great way to get some cardio, and you can go up and down several times if it's easy enough for you. The park is also a hidden gems since mostly locals go up here to enjoy the view or to get some exercise around the neighborhood. You get rewarded with a grand view once you get on top.

Top of the top
Kendra F.

I actually stumbled upon this spot after getting to the top of the 16th Avenue tiled steps and making a left into the neighborhood. Then i made another left at the end of the block. It's a great view and a short trek to it. If walking your dogs, please be careful especially when you get to the top. There was a lot of glass, and there's also a sign warning of this. I'm sure there's more to explore here. There's another set of steps once you reach the top, but I didn't bother to venture down. Maybe next time. From the pictures posted on here, it looks like a nice climb.

Naeema K.

Lots of stairs, stunning 360 views of SF!! Wear comfy shoes. Dog friendly but better suited for active dogs.

Jimmy C.

This year's Steptember month is my golden opportunity for Grandview Park. Rather than going to Eat Real Festival, today is the good way to do an additional exercise starting towards the first flight of tiled steps of the hidden stairway of 16th Ave. Head over to where some tourists are taking pictures. That's where it begins. Next is another flight of tiled steps of Moraga, and you have more tourists taking pictures. Finally, plenty of wooden steps up towards where you see all of what's in the city by the bay. Let me tell you, my legs haven't been jelloed after I come up here. Guess my workout on both the treadmill and the elliptical has paid off. Taking on Salesforce Tower 1700+ steps will be a formidable challenge. So going up to Grandview Park is good enough. Be sure to have a bottle with plenty of water in case your throat gets bone dry.

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Diana D.

This is a great park with or without the fog. On a clear sunny day, you will see beautiful views of the city. You can see the golden gate bridge and the ocean on one side, lined up houses and financial district on the other. It takes quite a bit of steps to get here especially if you take the tiled steps but the views are breathtaking and worth the walk. There's a cute bench on the top and if you are not in a hurry, spend sometime on the bench taking the fresh air and letting the breathtaking views sink in. This might be one of the least touristy places in the city as the park never really gets much crowded except for a few tourists who come and leave in a few minutes after taking pictures. This is currently running very high on my most favorite spot in the city list.

Crystal H.

Think of this as an urban hike with beautiful stairs and beautiful city views! It was a pretty easy walk, but can be hard for folks if you're not use to walking a lot of stairs. The stairs and road were well maintained. When you're at the top it's just dirt. We came during the weekday and I heard it's really busy during the weekends. The views though! Truly spectacular.

If you look closely, you'll see the Golden Gate Bridge.
Alyanna C.

Local flavor at its finest. I love parks with a view, and this has one of the best viewpoints in the city IMO. Luckily we came when it wasn't foggy - it was a clear sunny day so we could see everything. Because it's on a hill, you get a clear 360 view of the city. You get a view as far as Financial District, but also of the Inner / Outer Sunset Neighborhood. I could even see Twin Peaks from up there! It's a little walk up the stairs from the street to get to the top, and there's a small trail that wraps around the hill if you want to take your time. At the top, there's a few benches overlooking the city. Would be cute for a date spot, or even a picnic! No bathrooms - so make sure you go beforehand. As far as parking goes, we chose to park further away and walk. We parked on the street near the base of the Hidden Garden Steps and had no problems finding a spot. To get to Grandview, we went up the Hidden Garden Steps, walked through a cute residential up to the 16th Ave Tiled steps, then walked that staircase and walked up another staircase to the actual park. A lot of walking, but makes for a great urban adventure in the area! Because it's next to the 16th Ave Tiled steps and walking distance to the Hidden Garden Steps, I think it's a pretty good spot to take visitors. There's quite a bit to see in the area alone, and the neighborhood is quite cute to walk around. That is, if they're looking for more unique experiences in the city beyond the tourist-y stuff.

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Amelia A.

Found this gem with amazing 360 degree views of golden gate park, golden gate bridge, the Pacific Ocean, North Beach, Twin Peaks...everything! Cute neighborhoods including near the Hidden Garden Steps on 16th avenue.

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