Alamo Heights
225 Feet Great
Views
Alamo Square Park is located on this small hill. The small park is
bounded by Fulton Street to the north, Steiner Street to the east,
Hayes Street to the south and Scott Street to the west.
Anza Vista Hill 325
Feet
A small neighborhood of mostly single family homes located on top
of this small hill. Roughly bounded by Terra Vista Avenue to the north,
St. Joseph's Avenue to the east, Anza Vista Avenue to the south and
Central Avenue to the west.
Bernal Heights 500
Feet Great Views
This high hill is circled by the oddly shaped oblong Bernal Heights
Boulevard which can be accessed by a number of surrounding side streets.
Billy Goat Hill 400
Feet Great Views
This hill can be accessed at Duncan Street
and Castro Street, take Duncan Street east off Diamond Street. The
high point is located about 5 blocks north of Billy Goat Hill Park.
Buena Vista Heights 575
Feet Great Views
This hill lies within Buena Vista Park. The park itself is bounded
by curving streets with Haight Street to the north, Buena Vista Terrace
to the east, Buena Vista Avenue East to the south and Buena Vista
Avenue West to the west. You can reach the entry to the park trail
at the intersection of Lyon Street and Haight Street.
Candlestick Hill 375
Feet Great Views
This hill lies in Bayview Park and is also called Bayview Park hill.
The hill is surrounded by oblong Bayview Park Road. The hill is east
of Candlestick Park (3com Stadium) You can access this hill by taking
Key Street east off Third Street following this street until you reach
the hill.
Castro Hill 407
Feet
This hill is located in the Castro District. To access it take 22nd
Street west off of Castro Street and go to the corner of Collingwood
Street and 22nd Street.
Cathedral Hill 200
Feet Landmark
This hill can be seen by locating St. Mary's Cathedra which sits on
it. This hill is bounded by Geary Boulevard to the north, Gough Street
to the east Ellis Street to the south and Cleary Street to the west.
The cathedral is one block north of Jefferson Square.
City College Hill 350
Feet
City College of San Francisco Science Building sits on this hill.
A beautiful campus with the hill sitting inside Science Circle. You
can access Science Circle by taking Phelan Avenue north off of Ocean
Avenue, the circle is directly east of the reservoir.
Clarendon Heights 850
Feet Great Views
This is one of the tallest hills in San Francisco and the 977-foot
Sutro To wer that sits atop it is the highest point in San Francisco.Take
Dellbrook Avenue southeast off Clarendon Avenue, then take La Avanzada
Street east off of Dellbrook Avenue, follow La Avanzada Street to
the top of the hill where you will find the Sutro Tower.
College Hill 200
Feet
This hill is bounded by College Avenue to the north, Mission Street to the east, St. Mary's Avenue to the south and San Jose Avenue to the west.
Corona Heights 510
Feet Great Views
This hill is bounded by a diamond of streets formed by 15th Street
to the northeast, the Randall Museum on the southeast, Museum Way
on the southwest and Roosevelt Way on the northwest. College Avenue
to the north, Mission Street to the east, St. Mary's Avenue to the
south and San Jose Avenue to the west. You can access this hill from
several points around the diamond.
Dolores Heights 216
Feet
This small hill is bounded by 24th Street to the north, Fair Oaks
Street to the east, 25 Street to the south and Dolores Street to the
west. The hill is nearest the junction of Jersey Street and Dolores
Street on the east side of Dolores.
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Edgehill 700
Feet Great Views
Edgehill is located northwest of Mt. Davidson Park and sits in a small square created by
Edgehill Way. To get there take Laguna Honda Boulevard southeast to Vasquez Avenue, turn southwest on Vasquez, go to
Garcia Avenue and turn south, follow Garcia to Edgehill Way, follow Edgehill Way to its end.
Eureka Peak 904
Feet Fantastic Views
This is the northern peak of Twin Peaks. Follow Twin Peaks Boulevard to its end. This
street circles both peaks of Twin Peaks. To the north of Eureka Peak is the easy view point that is enclosed by Christmas
Tree Point Road. This is an outcropping of land called Christmas Tree Point.
Excelsior Heights 315
Feet
A small hill overlooking John McLaren Park in the Visitacion Valley District. It can
be accessed from the intersection of Mansfield Street and Burrows Street.
Forest Hill 775
Feet Great Views
Forest Hill is tall hill in San Francisco, located above Mendosa Avenue
just off 10th Avenue. This is a worthwhile area to vista for great
views of this unique and well designed neighborhood.
Golden Gates Heights Park 654
Feet
To access this hill take 14th Avenue to Quintara Street,
east on Quintara to Funston Street. Park there and cross the street. This hill is bounded by
Rockridge Drive to the north, 12th Avenue to the east, Quintara Street to the south and 14th
Avenue to the west.
Gold Mine Hill 679
Feet Great Views
A hill sitting in the Diamond Heights District off Diamond Heights Boulevard, take Gold
Mine Drive to south off of Diamond Heights Boulevard then take Ora Way south to the top of the hill.
Grand View Park 665
Feet Great Views
An odd shaped circle is created around this hill by 14th Avenue to the northeast and
southeast and by 15th Avenue on the southwest and northwest. You can access this hill referred to as Turtle Hill by some at
the intersection of Moraga and 14th Avenue.
Holly Hill 274
Feet
This pretty little hill is circled by Holly Park Circle. To get there take Appleton
Avenue east off Mission Street, drive until you hit Holly Park Circle.
Hunter's Point Ridge 275
Feet Great Views
The peak of this little hill is called Hilltop Park and offers some great views of San
Francisco Bay. It is located at the intersection of Progress Street and Newcomb Avenue.
Kite Hill 375
Feet Great Views
In Kite Hill Park you may see an American Kestrel circling overhead hunting for dinner.
This hill can be easily accessed form the corner of 19th Street and Yukon Street.
Lafayette Heights 378
Feet Landmark
This hilltop is enclosed in Lafayette Square Park, bounded by Washington
Street on the north, Gough Street on the east, Sacramento Street on
the south and Laguna Street on the west. This is a very historic section
of San Francisco and this hill is surrounded by a number of historic
buildings.
Laurel Hill 350
Feet Historic Spot
This small hill was
at one time a cemetery for some of San Francisco's pioneers. It is located east of Laurel Street on Lupine Avenue.
Liberty Hill 400
Feet Historic Spot
This small hill is bounded by 21st Street on the north, Sanchez Street on the east, Hill
Street on the south and Noes Street on the west. Her you will enjoy the gardens and old architecture. This area is an example
of some of the oldest Victorian building in San Francisco.
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