Twin Peaks
The 922-ft double summit with the city's best straight-down panorama.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Twin Peaks worth it?
Twin Peaks deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
The single most complete view of San Francisco — Market Street arrowing right at you, downtown, the bridges, the bay all at once.
- 02
The catch: it's windy and cold even in summer, you really need a car or rideshare, and fog can erase the whole thing.
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to San Francisco
The orientation view that makes the city's geography click; do it early in the trip so the rest of the week makes sense.
You're watching the budget
Twin Peaks earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Twin Peaks.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Twin Peaks is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Twin Peaks needs the right timing and tolerance.
You're planning for two
Twin Peaks offers some romance, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You want time outdoors
Twin Peaks offers some nature & scenery, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free
- Timing
- Clear mornings or sunset; check for fog before committing the trip.
- Allow
- 45 min–1 hr
- Accessibility
- Paved overlook reachable by car; the upper summit requires stairs.
- Getting there
- Drive or rideshare up Twin Peaks Blvd; the 37 Corbett bus stops below with a walk up.