Twin Peaks

LoveloveLOVE coming to Twin Peaks. It’s just so gorgeous to gaze out onto such a beautiful city and bay — and it’s beautiful at all times of the day. For years, I only came up here after dark, but I finally got my act together and started coming during the day and at sunset. OH MY. Such glory.
I finally also got around to climbing the actual peaks (only took about 10 years…) — they’re a lot easier to get to the top of than it looks from the bottom and the views are just as breathtaking!
Just be wary of how cold and windy it can get up there! It also gets super crowded pretty easily… and there are tons of pot smokers around… but aside from that, absolutely gorgeous!

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Gorgeous views, family-​friendly neighborhood offering plenty of parks but a dearth of restaurants. Twin Peaks has a much lower walk score than most neighborhoods in San Francisco.
But for the views alone, you can take a little extra fog, wind and a hop ‘n’ a skip to get somewhere: Twin Peaks has a forlorn beauty that appeals to me.

Twin Peaks is absolutely beautiful.
The overlook of San Francisco is just breathtaking. It is so relaxing and peaceful. It truly allows you to soak everything in and appreciate everything.
I definitely love coming here, it just eases you. It makes you feel like you’re on top of the world and nothing matters, but to just enjoy life. :)*

I would love to give this place 10 stars… This place has an amazing view and just being there is so nice and relaxing…
I love going here at night and at sunset…
Its always a little cold and windy but I love going to this place…

I went here for the first time since being a kid with two out of town friends. I told them to prepare for a tough hike bc that’s what other people had told me also. I thought this was going to a few hour long thing uphill. I guess I didn’t do my research, or idk, but this is quite… unimpressive in terms of a hike.
You can either walk up from Castro Street through the residential neighborhood (this will def burn some calories, but you’ll just be walking through homes) and climb your way up the peaks themselves which is like 10 feet high. The views are definitely quite pretty and you get a 360 view of the city including the water, GG bridge, Bay Bridge, Market Street, etc.
For a lookout this, place is great. For a hike, not at all.

So breathtaking! It was super windy here and we are so thankful for the option to take an Über or Lyft up here. You can definitely spend a few hours admiring the view of the city and watching as the sun goes down and the city lights turning on at night. This is worth the visit, but just make sure you wear a few layers as it gets cold and windy!

It was so goddamn cold, windy, and it was sprinkling when I was there. Rob and I had a cheat day together in San Francisco so he wanted to show me this spot. We were there for no more than 10 minutes because I was so cold.
I’ll probably hit this place up next month to see the city from atop. I am certain Gavin will enjoy it. Hopefully the weather will not be an issue this time around.
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Twin Peaks is/​are the highest point in the city! Gorgeous winding road up. Has bikers around and a giant parking lot on top to take pictures, where you can see all of SF.

A MUST for all tourists and locals alike. Beautiful, sweeping view of the city from above. Easily accessible. Easy to find. Lots of parking for a Saturday midday. Glad the weather was clear. Very windy, so bring a jacket. Once you get to the top, you can park alongside the road. Easily parked & walked up toward the restrooms (2 booths — long lines) and the telescopes.
Gorgeous! Use the panoramic option on the iPhone. I could sit here all day just to take in the sights. There are also more parking spots as you continue to the main viewing area. Breathtaking panoramic from the GG bridge to the city skyline to the opposite end of the bay. Continue to walk along the edge. Everyone taking selfies, group photos. Professional photographers lined up to take their shots. This is definitely a spot you don’t want to miss.
There’s also a small hill with a long, easily accessible stairway to an even higher vantage point. No handrails, so don’t chance it if you’re not stable. It could be dangerous. Didn’t have to cling this bad boy today. Next time for sure.

Worth every minute. The best view of the city you could possibly get and for free. The drive is really easy and the views are amazing. I think this will be a go to spot any time we visit the city. Can get crowded on weekends, but that does not have any impact on the experience. You can see all of the amazing sites of the bay (golden gate, bay bridge, sky scrapers, Alcatraz, etc.). Go go go go!

Twin Peaks is easily one of my favorite places either. What’s better than being on the top of San Francisco where you can overlook EVERYTHING? Here are some things to note if you plan on going up there:
— There’s plenty of parking so don’t worry about that!
— It’s super duper windy. Make sure you layer up!
— Just go to the area where there’s a wall, don’t bother climbing up the hill. The view isn’t as great on the hill and going up and down is scary since the stairs are covered in dirt and aren’t even proper stairs.
— There’s restrooms up there but they are single stalls and the line’s pretty long.
I went during the day so I saw a clear view, but I would love to come back at night one day.

The hike up here was a little arduous because of the hills, and extra scary for me because of my fear of heights. BUT, the view I got to see made it totally worth it.
First of all, it’s SUPER windy and quite chilly up there, so make sure you’re dressed in layers (nothing flowy), and have all your things secured. Ladies with long hair, have a scrunchy ready because your hair will be all over your face!
As I mentioned, it’s a bit of hike to the top, but once you actually get there and see the 360 views of SF, it’ll all be worth it. Luckily for me, it was perfectly sunny when I went, so everything was in clear, perfect view! Don’t go if it’s cloudy/​foggy, otherwise you’ll be missing out on the stellar views!

I cannot believe I have been missing out on this view! I have never come here until my last visit and it was awesome.
Hands down the best view of the SF skyline I have seen.
Easy to drive to and free parking.
Again, that view though!

Would you like a stunning 360 degree view of San Francisco? How about a place where you can make out with your love in your vehicle like that one scene from Titanic? If you haven’t checked out this San Francisco local spot, then you’re truly missing out.
Twin Peaks attracts all photographers, tourists, and locals of alike. While it feels like you’re on top of the world, it’s actually piping cold once you step outside of your car.
I’ll never forget when Brian, my sister, best friend, and I watched the sunset throughout the SF Bay Horizon. It captured the perfect kodak moment that many Unilocalers alike rave about. Although parking is free, it can be tricky to find a decent spot because of all the people it attracts. Nevertheless, you’re granted with a breathtaking view of the city itself and that’s something that’s priceless the city has to offer.
On the other hand, it would be good idea to dress in layers and of course use the bathroom before you reach up the top for modeling sessions. Even if there are two bathrooms towards the tourist photo-​taking areas, I would assume they’re not the cleanest of the bunch.
Overall, this is definitely one of the tourist traps you have to check out! It’s free and you get Facebook and Instagram bragging rights for snapping a piece of this beautiful scenery.

PREP be ready for a narrow windy curvy road to get up here. Also bring jackets! It’s very windy up here like mess up your hair and in your face windy. Only gets more cold as the day and night comes in. Parking available and no charge.
VIEW is really expansive. Was clear when I came with a shadow because the sun was setting. They have binocular stations too. Since it was so windy my friend and I opted to take a few pictures then go back to the car ASAP and look at the view and sunset from the warmth of the car and shelter from the high winds.
OTHER there were Asian people standing around with flyers and poster boards to educate people about organ trade selling. Kind of an odd place to post up but sure why not. I took a brochure when it was offered to me. I give them props for standing outside in the wind and cold!
OVERALL I am a fan. Could be a good date spot to check out view. Get selfies together. Maybe bring a selfie stick. Or ask someone else. Do ppl still ask other ppl to take pics for them nowadays? Haha. Then hang out in the car and get to know each other. Good spot to bring family and friends from out of town. Just be sure they bring a good jacket!

I get to see Twin Peaks every day from my kitchen window. I also try to drive up there once a month to see the views of the city and surrounding bay. I especially like to find the GGB on a clear day — like yesterday. As people have written before, it’s a beautiful view.
Yes, if you are visiting or if you live here, you must come to see what others have seen.
It can be windy, cold, sunny, warm, foggy etc – dress in layers and shed appropriately if need be!
Parking is an issue – don’t let that stop you, you may have to wait for a parking spot – no biggie.

Took a few years with a few other peaks in between but finally made it here!
Absolutely beautiful, especially on a clear day without fog. There is a panoramic view of the city, the bay and its important bridges. There is no lack of beautiful mountain trails in the bay area with fantastic view into the bay, but the city view from the twin peak is definitely something unique. An on-​top-​of-​the-​world feel. If you took the climb/​run/​bike there, you’ll be quite proud of yourself! The houses that you pass on the way up also have quite eclectic architecture/​design and interesting to look at. There are a lot of people here and one way to get unobstructed view is to stay on the lower platforms next to the roads so you are not battling for photo time with the city!
A view worthy of many clicks of the camera.

Down Right AMAZING View. «But, Cap. Why only three stars?»
This is like the French Laundry of views for San Francisco. It is amazing if you can get in.
Twin Peaks is amazing, no doubt. But more times than not it is covered in a thick cloud layer. Even when at a slightly lower altitude is clear, Twin Peaks will be obscured.
There is a lot of parking. Still, on busy days it can get full.

One of San Francisco’s greatest attractions. Get amazing 360 degree views of the city while atop this double peak.
Relatively easy to get to, plenty of free parking, and a nice little climb up a path to either one of the two peaks.
A must see for all visitors.

There’s little I can say that hasn’t been said already. However, GO HERE! The views of the city are expansive and beautiful. We always seem to find parking fairly easily, too. And yes, bring layers — it’s windy here!

The amazing city view can be seen on top of twin peaks! Came here before the sun was going to set. There was a good amount of people walking around but luckily we found a park spot right in front of the sunset! It was honestly breath taking, one of the best views you will see in SF. Good thing was that it wasn’t foggy so I took some nice clear pictures.
P.S DRESS WARM, it was freezing!

Wow! The views from here are AH-​MAZE-​BALLS! Twin Peaks is THE BEST place to see the city. If you want to see a picturesque, panoramic view of the city come here. It’s absolutely breathtaking! There a few parking lots up top and a hike to the tippy top. Not a place to hang out to long because it gets nippy up there.

We came here after a long day of exploring San Francisco. To be honest, I didn’t have the power to go, but my husband convinced me we should check it out.
I was pleasantly surprised. We had a clear day and the view was awesome — you really see the entire city and you get a totally different view of it. It was beautiful.
We didn’t spend much time, probably about 15 minutes, and I got the sense that everyone around us were doing the same — taking pictures, admiring the view, and moving on.
I would definitely recommend going if you are travelling to San Francisco.

You can see the view of the city here! It was very breath taking and refreshing when I first came here. It’s a nice way to end the night (:
The second time, i felt somewhat off. Probably because so many people were goofing off, blasting loud ass music, blah blah blah. I just wanted to enjoy the view without being interrupted. Maybe the first time I came here was very calm and soothing? Nonetheless, that was just a wrong time wrong day. Twin peaks still deserve five stars.

I wish I would have seen this during the day, 2 days ago was the first time I got to venture out to twin peaks. Heard many great things about it. Its such a great view of San Francisco, and the bay. We went at night, so the city lights were nice.
Seems like the spot to get your hippie-​on. If you know what I mean.

Best Landmark… or Really Landmarks I’ve ventured to in 2015!!! First time was myself flying solo… hiking up many steps, from concrete till dirt till wooden steps, till asphault. Getting semi lost, then getting back on the right direction. LOL
It was a Sunday morning in September 2015, where I finally enjoyed time to myself, just me alone, amongst the high attitude and white morning fog surrounding me. Paparazzi time! Haha, I took so many pictures once I reached the top of the 2 Twin Peaks! Of course, I took pics & videos to document my first trek towards and up to Twin Peaks! Also, I only had my flip flops on hiking up and down all those rocky steps!
Another second time, I was lucky to be with my son and even more blessed it was on a clear SF night where my son could enjoy the lovely sunset! I love sunsets! I’m more of a sunset girl than a sunrise person. Yet, who knows, maybe one day I may change my mind. LOL. I prefer staring off into the sunset, with all the piercing rays seeping through my eyes and innermost dark spaces & awake my soul.
There were so many people above the peak we were on by the time it was ready to view the beautiful sunset. All the clouds above strewn and reflecting the multitudes of the sun rays as the sun was making it’s way down the horizon. Many people were taking pictures & also I saw a group video the entire spectacle with a tripod holding their cellphone up in the sunset’s direction the entire time. Smart of that person. I also had the delightful pleasure to see many monarch butterflies dancing fluttering around in front of me above the rocky dirt ground. They were sooo pretty! ^_​^
In general, most people either are locals who hike, run, or walk up, down, and around the peaks OR are tourists! I was fortunate to play both parts. First time as a local neighbor and second experience as a tourist. LOL.
This is definitely one of my favorite destinations in San Francisco, CA. Until my next adventure… Miss breathing in the cool foggy mist… I bid adieu.

Definitely breathtaking at night when it’s clear. You get to see the whole city here! The Golden Gate Bridge, Market Street, and the Bay Bridge are all visible here.
This is the perfect place to take someone to if it’s their first time in San Francisco.
Parking here can be difficult and expect a lot of tourists to come here. Also, make sure to check the weather because when the fog rolls in, you won’t see anything.

Another MUST spot for anyone who’s coming to SF. The view is gorgeous with tons of space to take pictures. I’ve been here many times either it’s daylight or night time. This is a popular tourist attraction and you come across people from all over the world. I met a couple who is from Australia.

This place is amazing the best views of San Francisco from a hillside. I’ve been here several nights and on most nights it’s pretty clear out so you are able to get some amazing shots! This is a popular tourist attraction and you come across people from all over the world, photographers taking shots for their portfolios, city people hanging out/​smoking, couples taking memorable photos and the like.
Getting up here is quite straight forward and the houses leading up to this place are over a million dollars which goes to show you this place is famous for the view. The parking here can get quite tricky. I’ve seen some people walk up, bike up or drive up. Most people don’t park and just get out to snap and leave but if you are lucky enough, you can find a parking spot. Make sure to check the weather before you go, otherwise you might be looking into a sea of fog, which is not that exciting but still cool!

Equivalent to LA’s Griffith Observatory — you get a view of the whole city on an elevated area. I think what makes Twin Peaks more unique though is the spiraled drive up — tons of turns on the way up, but it’s definitely worth it to get a great view of the whole city.
I would suggest coming on a clear day since we all know SF is always foggy and cold and this makes it difficult to drive up, especially when it’s dark. You feel like you’re driving in a cloud and can’t see what’s ahead of you. Make sure to bring a jacket or dress in layers if you’re coming late at night because SF tends to get extra cold at night… and if you’re not used to that, it might feel like Antarctica.
Definitely a place to visit whether you live in SF or not. I’ve only been once in the morning, so I’m not sure of this, but I know at night it’s pretty hard to find parking because it gets super busy. City lights are so much cooler to see anyways. If you can’t find parking where the telescopes are, you can always drive down and park somewhere on the side.
There’s a bathroom here but I think you have to pay for it…

Went to middle school remotely close to this spot… but never really learned to appreciate this stunning scenic spot. Have been here on a couple occasions… great for hanging out with friends, thinking about life or even for napping in the car.
Usually very crowded at night during weekend nights so parking spots can be filled up easily but don’t worry, you can just park on the side curbs of the road.
The Scenic spot shows pretty much the majority of the city lit up at night which makes it one of the most noticeable spots in the city. There have been occasions where i see police patrolling the area too so becareful in what you do there but at the same time… you can feel safe appreciating the late night sessions.
⁵⁄₅ location.

Though San Fran is so well known for its food, once I booked my plane ticket, I immediately looked up hiking spots. This came up first on my search. At first I was feeling super impelled to hike all the way up to the summit and then hike back down. That quickly changed after a super fulfilling breakfast and I began to feel sluggish. Plan B: Take an Über to the summit, then hike back down.
Great idea! The über driver brought us all the way up and we walked up the steps to the peak. It was such magnificent views of SF. Though it was a little bit cloudy, I still got a stunning view of Market street and I caught a glimpse of the top of the Golden Gate bridge. Be warned, it’s very very windy up there so your hair will be flying all over the place when you take your pictures.
Now the hike back down wasn’t as bad as I thought. We just kept following the roads downhill and didn’t really google anything til we got towards the bottom cuz we wanted to go to Dolores Park afterwards. The walk probably took about an hour down b/​c we took our time.
Definitely a must do for anyone that visits SF.

San Francisco, CA: Not to be missed views!
Undeveloped land in almost the geographic center of San Francisco! THAT bit of trivia I was not aware of at the time I visited. Nor was I aware that this was only one of a few areas in San Francisco Bay that provides habitat for the Mission Blue Butterfly. (Thanks, Eric Robert!)
We had only a short time to spend here, but what a well spent hour. Scoring a parking space in their visitor’s lot, we quickly got out of the car to explore the spectacular views of The City and its environs at mid morning. We were lucky that this day was clear. It was predictably windy. Others have already posted great commentary and visuals. A family member took a quick hike up one of the peaks.
Make time to take in the unmatched views from this great vantage point, any time of day or night. Much thanks to kind Unilocal friend Edwin R. for having suggested that my family and I see this almost overlooked, outstanding viewpoint in our San Francisco visit last March!
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On my previous visits, I had gone to Twin Peaks but glad I did this visit. It wasn’t very busy with cars travelling on the road up to Twin Peaks on a weekday morning We were part of a tour and it seemed to be a popular stop with tours as there were a number of buses parked here.
It offers great views of San Francisco and a great spot for photos, especially on a clear day. It wasn’t too busy that we couldn’t find a spot for photos. We spent about 10 minutes here and it was enough time to walk and take photos with different views. There was a line up for the self cleaning toilet but with nothing around, nice they have one.

I haven’t been here since I was really young up until this past Saturday [August 15, 2015]. Once again my love took me here! I loved it!
Breath taking view but it’s crowded by many people so be careful, lol.
I would love to go back to see the beautiful San Francisco at night! I love this place even more since now I experienced going here at this age. :)

The drive up here is through a neighborhood near Castro. It isn’t a difficult drive and parking is fairly easy. There are two parking lots for both of the peaks (hence the name, TWIN Peaks).Once you park, snap a few photos of the SF view and then take a quick hike up the stairs of one of the peaks and enjoy an even better 360 view of all of SF.
The stairs are uneven, some much higher than others so it may be hard for little kids or elderly people. There are no rails or anything to hold onto so it’s best if you are steady on your feet.
It does get windy as you get higher up so dress appropriately, no dresses/​skirts, and bring a jacket!

Ich habe letztens die tolle Idee gehabt hierher zu laufen. Wir wohnen in Downtown und twin Peaks sind ca 1,5 Stunden zu Fuß entfernt. Da in Amerika fast nie jemand solche Strecken läuft, hat man meist seine Ruhe
Und zu Fuß ist die Strecke noch viel schöner als mit dem Auto.
Jedenfalls lohnt sich der Weg hierauf alle Male!!!
Wer in San Francisco ist muss auch hier oben gewesen sein!
Am besten sollte man am Tage und am
Abend mal hier gewesen sein. Der Blick über die Stadt ist wirklich atemberaubend. Und wenn ihr Glück habt könnt ihr Oakland und sogar Mount Diablo sehen! Und wenn ihr noch mehr Glück habt, dann könnt ihr erleben wie der Nebel in die Stadt zieht.
Hier oben ist immer ziemlich viel los was Touris betrifft. Die werden hier mit Bussen angekarrt.
Also nichts wie raus und ab auf die Twin Peaks!

Si vous né voulez pas tout grimper, un bus pratique part de Market — Castro et vous amèné presque tout en haut.
Il y a un vent de fou mais la vue de la ville est absolument sublime ! Vous né verrez pas le Golden Gate Bridge mais la vue sur toute la baie, l’alignement de Market Street, le centre-​ville et le Bay Bridge le font rapidement oublier :)
En contrebas, le quartier de Ashbury Heights est très agréable à traverser en redescendant vers Castro ou le Golden Gate Park.

Der Ausblick ist genial. Der Sonnenuntergang traumhaft romantisch ;-) Nur ist es meist sehr windig. Als Europäer Immer eine Windjacke mitnehmen ;-))

Wir waren gegen Mittag da denke das es abends schöner gewesen wäre wenn man die Zeit hat unbedingt hin da die Zeit aber immer knapp ist 2 – 3 Tage Bustour etc sollte man genauer planen wo hin und nicht.

Desde estas laderas tienes la mejor vistas de san francisco subir si podeis no os arrepentireis.

Kurz nach dem einchecken hatte mein Kollege noch die glorreiche Idee doch nochmal kurz hier vorbei zuschauen. Also machten wr uns auf den Weg die schmale Straße hinauf. Es war schon relativ spät und wir bekamen sogar noch einen Parkplatz.
Der Ausblick war atemberaubend. Ich versuchte ein Video mit der digicam zu drehen um die ganze Vielfalt der Eindrücke einzufangen. Der wind an dem Abend war höllisch! Man mußte echt aufpassen, daß man nicht weggeweht wurde.
Da muß ich unbedingt nochmal hin!

une vue imprenable sur la ville! il faut le voir de nuit, les lumières de la ville rendent la vue magique

In meiner Hochzeitsreise war ich u.a. auch dort. Die Aussicht ist wirklich beeindruckend. Leider (wenn ich mir die photos bei Abend mach anschaue) war ich nur Tagsüber mit einer Guidedtour dort.
San Francisco liegt einem dort wirklich zu füßen. Die beiden Busen (nach nichts anderem schaut das aus) sind mit einer verwundenen Straße zu erreichen.
Mir fehlt da aber eine Imbussbude oder so
Ich denke wer in Frizco ist sollte da oben gewesen sein!

Colline dominant la ville mais au milieu de la ville. Ce point de vue offre la plus belle vue sur la baie lorsque le temps est dégagé. Attention, il faut toujours se munir d’un coupe vent même par beau temps car le site est balayé par un vent tonique.