My son and I had seen Coit Tower previously when we walked from Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach. We thought that we could just walk up some steep hill and be there. What a walk that would have been.
We drove up this time but not all the way to the top. There are some parking places about halfway up and it's a nice walk the rest of the way. Or if you aren't there in the thick of tourist season - June to October- you can find parking right in front. The tower was built with a donation from Lillian Coit who supported the firefighters of San Francisco. You must pay to get to the top of the tower but the fee is less than $5 for adults and half that for kids. If it is a clear day, you've got a
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We drove up this time but not all the way to the top. There are some parking places about halfway up and it's a nice walk the rest of the way. Or if you aren't there in the thick of tourist season - June to October- you can find parking right in front.
The tower was built with a donation from Lillian Coit who supported the firefighters of San Francisco. You must pay to get to the top of the tower but the fee is less than $5 for adults and half that for kids. If it is a clear day, you've got a million dollar view of the entire city including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Embarcadero and any other sites that you can recognize. It is pretty amazing. In the lobby below there are fantastic painted murals depicting city scenes. Viewing these is free.
If the typical SF fog is in, skip going to the top as there won't be much view. The history of the building, the view and the tour through the neighborhood to get there make this a great destination.
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