Coit Tower
- Categorized as Art Deco architecture.
- Rumor has it that it’s supposed to represent a firehose nozzle but has been shot down as being false.
- It was built in honor for the firefighters of San Francisco funded by Lillian Hitchcock Coit.
When to Go
Coit Tower is a fantastic place to to take in breath taking views. You can go during the day or late evening to see the sunset.
How to Get There
Coit tower located at 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd in San Francisco. For directions from different parts of the Bay Area, click here.
Where to Park
Parking at the tower is very limited, and at peak times the line of cars waiting to reach the lot can be very long.
Public Transportation
Coit Tower is reachable by San Francisco Muni. Muni’s #39 Coit bus travels between Coit Tower and Fisherman’s Wharf. For more information, call Muni at 415-673-6864 or check the SFMTA trip planner.
What to bring and what to wear
For a scenic hike to the tower, climb Telegraph Hill’s eastern slope via the Filbert Street stairs, which pass through the Grace Marchant Garden, or the Greenwich Street stairs.