Coit Tower San Francisco

Coit Tower

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Monument tower overlooking San Francisco. Tower includes murals from 1934 showing California business, agriculture and home life of the period. 360 …

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Mar 1, 2025
The elevator was not working so we had to do the 234 steps by foot. That was actually fine but we were not allowed to stop for security reasons. The murals are nice and the 360 view from the top is n…Full review by ChristelLux
Feb 26, 2025
I bring visitors here to see the Depression era murals inside, which are artful and interesting. But you can also climb to the top to see some views. This was built by a wealthy resident to honor t…Full review by Thomas V
Dec 11, 2024
It was a bit of a shame that the weather was windy and a tad rainy but I still got a good 360 view of San Francisco. The arch shape of the windows added a cool effect. Worth a visit!Full review by Simonkn20
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Conventional wisdom holds that this iconic monument is shaped like a fire-hose nozzle. It is not, at least not by design. The tower is the gif…
cityseeker.com
Coit Tower, also known as the Lillian Coit Memorial Tower, is a 210-foot (64 m) tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Franc…
touristlink.com
Standing tall in the neighborhood of the Telegraph Hill, in San Francisco is The Coit Memorial Tower. This 64 meters tall tower wa…
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Facts

Located:1 Telegraph Hill Blvd.
Area:1.7 acres (0.69 ha)
Construction completed:1933
Architect:Arthur Brown Jr., Henry Temple Howard
Architectural style:Art Deco

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What are your Easter Sunday opening times (April 1st)?
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I suggest you read what is written on the website, and, if you don't trust what you read, email (or call if you can locate a number), and ask?!
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If I book a ticket, will I have a time slot & if so will that ensure I get to go up at that time?
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I don't think there's a set time slot system - it's limited to certain numbers at any one time on top, so the line steadily moves on, and we weren't rushed up Top either.
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Is it possible to go up to the tower peak by stairs, not by elevator? If yes, do I need to pay for that?
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The only way is the elevator . But if you want steps, you could walk up the 483 steps from Filbert to get to the tower itself! We did it and we are 60+ . And yes, we were happy to see the …
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The only way is the elevator . But if you want steps, you could walk up the 483 steps from Filbert to get to the tower itself! We did it and we are 60+ . And yes, we were happy to see the elevator inside. They also give a senior discount $5.00.
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Is the entry to the tower & visit to its peak involve any fee ?
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Yes, its 8 dollars per adult
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Hello, Am I reading the map correctly and you only offer the Mission District tour on Sundays? Thanks
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I think you typed your question in my coit tower review by mistake. Thanks Wendy
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Answer by Wendy L · Sep 25, 2015
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