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    4.7 (1.3k reviews)
    Open • 5:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Scott F.

    It's definitely worth the hike. A few tips: - Car break-ins are rampant. Also, there were articles in the Chronicle about people getting mugged here. A lot of people stop by here on the way to the airport, so they have luggage in the back, and that is a targer. - I recommend parking further away, next to Vista Lane. When you park there, do NOT park under a tree, or it will leak sap all over your car.

    Natalie T.

    Nothing beats a beautiful view of the city, and if youre lucky and get to come on a clear day, you can also see the golden gate bridge! Took my family here a couple weeks ago and it was so clear, there were no clouds in site! the wind was mild and it was super sunny! gosh it really is breathtaking here. this is one of the few viewpoints where I dont mind the drive up because it starts amazing from the bottom, and just gets even better once you reach the top. I always see people park their cars mid way, and hike the rest up, this is a good option if you want a mini little hike to enjoy the views of SF When its busy here, its hard to find parking at the top, but usually people are in and out within 10 minutes so I wouldnt worry too much on the parking situation. Next time i come, I would like to hike it from midway and take more people here:D

    Becky V.

    You can park up there or Just drive up and enjoy the view as you cruise through. Better to go in the day Or walk up the trail starting from the bottom, it's not hard. About 30 min walk from base of Portola to the top peak. There are a few ways up and diff starting points There are two peaks up. Both have stairs and an amazing view. Gets a bit windy Spectacular on sunny days. Don't go when foggy cus you won't see anything for sure

    Ivan B.

    What an amazing view of San Francisco! Twin Peaks is one of the tallest peaks in SF Bay Area. You basically see a large view of San Francisco with lots of buildings. I heard that it's one of the popular spots in the Bay Area and I had to come here! People pretty much hike here and there's probably a few hills that you can hike if you want to go further more uphill to see some parts of San Francisco that you probably can't see from a lower elevation. It's a very great tourist spot and I recommend people outside of the Bay Area to visit here when going on vacation. I also went to one of the restrooms here, but one of them is broken. The restroom has its automated features where it cleans and sanitizes after you're done using it. There are instructions that you have to follow if you're unfamiliar with it. You can't just go in after someone left it, because the system will clean the restroom afterwards. Then, you can go in. I seen those in some parts in downtown I believe, but I didn't see anyone use them probably due to malfunction.

    Kathleen A.

    Best views of the city up on twin peaks. Both peaks provide equally great views if Karl is cooperating. Sometimes he can be a brat about his fog layers. We walked up starting at UCSF as a part of the 49 mile walk but you can also drive up and just walk up the actual peaks and around the area near Sutro tower. Be careful- it gets super windy. I consider myself a sturdy shortie but I even felt like I could be taken away or my phone would go flying if I lost my grip. Wear some good walking shoes to hold your ground! I love that the road that heads down to the Castro is blocked off for cars, making it an enjoyable saunter back down to reality. One star off for the wind cause it scared me a little! Get in touch with nature and take some great pics up on the peaks!

    Susan B.

    Panoramic view of SF. We were able to snatch a parking spot at the top with no issues. We stayed a bit just to see the view of the city. Definitely a tourist spot. It was a super windy day and chilly. Be sure to bring a sweater.

    Dessa R.

    Best time is sunset...easy drive up, plenty of parking at this time, unbeatable views all around. Plenty of room for all guests to take pictures without bumping into eachother.

    Christopher T.

    Always wanted to check this place out and finally make it. Beautiful and breathtaking 360 degrees view of SF, especially if you're here during sunset or sunrise. You can see everything angles from the city, to the mountains, and to the oceans. There are 2 hills that you can climbs (and bit of work and can be deep too) up and enjoys the views. Parking can be difficult sometimes, but if you come early it would be easier to find parking, and you can hike around the trails before the sunset set in. Soo worth it and highly recommended.

    Joshua S.

    Great when it's not foggy! People with children, be aware, half the cars here are filled with people smoking weed, lol!

    Mallory H.

    Love coming here at night, very chill spot. They do close the gates at like 12am tho so if you plan on going hella late you won't be able to get in

    Austin Z.

    I honestly cannot complain much about Twin Peaks other than the wind being really strong, but this has got to be one of the BEST nature views that you can barely get in any other part of life. We took the hiking route and climbed the nature path of what used to be a road to climb up to the peak.

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    Marilu F.

    If you want the best views of San Francisco, go to Twin Peaks. The views are fantastic, but I didn't really enjoy the visit. The altitude is high and I had the worst headache of life, even after taking an Advil. If you're prone to or even suspect you may wind up getting a headache, I would take an Advil before heading up there. There's also the fact there it's extremely windy. Again, this combo of altitude and wind didn't fare well for me, but I managed to take a few photos. I would probably return but with better preparation and certainly not at the end of the day.

    Jeremiah M.

    I've only came here during the night, and it was the last night that I was in San Francisco which wrapped up the trip perfectly. The view of the city from Twin Peaks was beautiful, photos cannot do justice compared to seeing it with your own eyes. Even though lots of people come up here, I was still able to find parking and was able to walk out and enjoy the views offered. San Francisco has a lovely skyline and seeing it from Twin Peaks at night was literally the peak of the trip.

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    The running event at twin peaks was spectacular ..view was super ..hiking ..interesting trail ..aerial view ..sf has so many amazing sights

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    Sherlynn was an amazing server, very sweet, and very attentive, and food was amazing, will definitely be back!

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    Ask the Community - Twin Peaks

    Theres no correct answer but would it be busy on a Wednesday afternoon/night around 5pm?

    Twin peaks open daily.. cuz of COVID not as busy daily. Think open till midnight...

    Is this a good place to watch fireworks for 4th of July?

    THE FIREWORK IS ALWAYS GREAT - IT'S GREAT!

    Is there a restrooms there?

    Yes, they have two unisex, self cleaning public toilets!

    Does this close at a certain time?

    No I've been up there a lot at night and have never seen it blocked off. Just be careful of the raccoons that come out at night! 😂

    We will be going with little and old ones... I'm not sure if the old ones can do the hike so our stopping point will be where we can park our car. Is the view equally great without us hiking further up?

    Absolutely we parked at the top and only needed to walk ~50ft across the parking lot to get the incredible vista view....It was windy

    What weather specific conditions are best to enjoy twin peak AT NIGHT? I want to go at night when it's crystal clear. What visibility? Temp? Cloud cover? Wind speed? Would be appropriate?

    Since it's basically high up in the mountains, it gets really cold. I would suggest wearing a thick, warm jacket and/or being a blanket. The best weather to go there is clear skies, meaning no fog and little to no wind. That is, if you're going… 

    Can I climb the mountains at night? I don't have a car...

    Sure.....if you wanna get ran over

    Better during the morning or night time? Also, is this walkable? Alot of people are saying they drove up

    You would have to drive up. Once you are there I can walk around to different sites. Morning or Night. You are gomna get good views. You can probably see more in the morning

    Can you go at night for the city light views?

    Yes it's open. No formal entrance- just drive up. At night is the best anyway!

    Can you smoke?

    I say smoke around your car and do not inconvience anyone, especially the kids. Now that said, do as you please as long as you do not cause harm to yourself or to others.

    Can you smoke weed?

    No, I dont do drugs.

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    “It always cold in San Francisco but cooker when you are on top of the mountain so make sure you have a jacket.”

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    4.8(155 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Presidio

    So beautiful! Lots to explore. My son who is 7 and on the spectrum, loves the park area. It can get…read morecrowded on holidays or sunny days, so just keep that in mind. The entire play area is so well thought out, clean, well maintained. Restrooms are clean. Parking is plenty. It's just such a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends. There's usually a rotating coffee pop up that'll sell donuts and coffee or matcha. All delish and a cool way to learn of new cafes in the area. I've had the Salvadoran coffee pop up (can't remember the name) and what coffee Vietnamese iced coffee (yum!). Restrooms at the park are very clean, however my son has a sensitivity to noise so the bathrooms in the Sports Basement are where we go as they are quieter. Sports basement is a great place to checkout too. They have bikes you can rent for the family (the ones that ride like 6 people) and so on. Definitely check this place out when you're in the city!

    This area of SF has been our new favorite since avoiding it like the plague due to an unfortunate…read moresmash & grab years ago. Presidio Tunnel Tops is definitely the new parkland that The City deserves! This is a vast haven with lush greeneries and play areas for kids, adults and paw companions. Reservations are encouraged for larger groups with assigned picnic tables and lawn areas, otherwise, it's a first come first served basis with people setting up blankets in the well manicured grass turf. With magnificent views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz Island, Crissy Field, Palace of Fine Arts and SF's iconic skyline, while standing on one spot. What more could you ask for? Sans marine layer of course. This park is also near the Walt Disney Family Museum for fans of the house of mouse. Helpful reminders for first time visitors. Either get early for parking or forget the adjacent lots like the French Court area and just go to the Anza Avenue, Outpost Meadow or the Crissy Field East Beach parking areas. Parking is free after 6 PM to 8 AM, so that is a plus for sunset vigils. Don't forget to pay at any of the kiosks! Plate number is mandatory. No printed receipt needed. It gets chilly and windy here so bring layers even in the summer. If you can, bring your own snacks and drinks as food truck and Il Parco offerings can get tourist trap pricey. All-Gender restrooms with communal sinks are located by the Presidio Field Station and the cafe.

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    4.7(1.4k reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Had a delightful time at the free Comedy Day celebration in Robin Williams Meadow this past…read moreweekend, which I've been to at least six times now. Also did a little rollerblading at the Skatin' Place which happens on select Sundays. It was pretty chill. We even skated along the JFK Promenade to check out the artworks (old and new) and live music happening in various locations. I regularly visit this park because there are so many awesome events that happen here, some that I've attended include music festivals, Symphony in the Park and Bandshell concerts at the Spreckels Temple of Music, the SF International Chocolate Salon, and the Entwined Lighted Forest. There are also plenty of trails I've taken advantage of for running, and lakes and waterfalls I've explored and set up a mat for lounging nearby, like the scenic Blue Heron Lake that offers pedal boat rentals and Lloyd Lake with the Portals of the Past monument, a unique memorial and piece of history. A huge variety of trees and plant life surround you wherever you go, along with waterbirds and other adorable creatures, and lots of grass for picnicking. There are also beautiful gardens galore including the SF Botanical Garden where the annual Flower Piano takes place, the Conservatory of Flowers, the Japanese Tea Garden, and a bunch that are free to visit like the Shakespeare Garden, Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden, Dahlia Dell, and Fuchsia Dell. Countless public art displays and projects can be found throughout the park, some of my faves being the Rabbitwoman and Dogman sculptures along the Golden Mile pathway and the sea serpent "Naga and the Captainess" at Rainbow Falls. I've also checked out a plethora of museums and attractions here over the years, such as Cal Academy of Sciences, the paddock bison, and the dutch-style windmills. I never seem to run out of interesting things to see, do, and experience at GGP. There are multiple public restrooms as well as both a pay garage and free street parking winding through the park too.

    This 1017 acre park is incredible huge that housed a museum, academy of science, a botanical…read moregarden/ conservatory of flowers, a Japanese tea garden , as well as a lake!! So much luscious towering trees like eucalyptus groves, as well as enormous massive cypress trees and so much green grass open spaces !!!! Boat rentals are available at the lake!! Food trucks by the covered open stage and surrounded with benches to enjoy live music performances!!! What a day to spend with my grandkids enjoying an open space under the shady trees while eating our food truck eats!!

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    Lafayette Park

    4.5(189 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Pacific Heights

    Landscaping is intentional, benches all around, beautiful trees and peaceful crowds. Truly love…read moreevery visit.

    We were in the area for a festival and read that this park was great for dogs and had a dog park…read morearea. We walked up the HUGE San Francisco hill to the park, and then the whole park is a hill. The park is beautiful, there are sidewalks throughout, a nice playground for kids, a dog park area with a fence around it, and a summit area. Near the summit there was a coffee truck, Native Twins Coffee, that was perfect to grab a coffee or matcha. The dog park was a good size, it's long and fenced in, but on the hill so if you're planning on playing fetch/catch with your dog it'll either be throwing up hill or chasing it downhill. There were some trees, so there was some shade in the area too, plus a water fountain in case your dog gets thirsty. I will say, there were dogs all over the park off leash, not just in the turfed dog area. The dogs that were off leash were well behaved, but we kept an eye on our dog (on leash) and the others around us just to be safe. The summit is really pretty with some areas to sit down and plenty of shade. The view was great, and there were groups of people there for a birthday party. The playground area also had some seating nearby and another party was happening in that area. Despite the giant hill, this was a very cute park. I'd definitely stop by again.

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