San Francisco's 15 Best Views
Coit Tower is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

1. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 329 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Visit just before sunset (it's $7 for the elevator to the top) when the Transamerica Pyramid, framed by the tower's arches, is bathed in a golden glow.

Alamo Square is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

2. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Parc · Alamo Square · 167 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Walk up the hill in the park across the street for the best angle of both the houses and the skyline.

The Spa at Loews Regency San Francisco is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

3. The Spa at Loews Regency San Francisco

222 Sansome St (California & Pine), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Financial District · 8 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Uncork a bottle of Cabernet, put your iPod in the dock, and play Tony Bennett’s "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Sleep with the curtains open to catch the skyline as the morning fog lifts.

Hawk Hill is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

4. Hawk Hill

9.4
Conzelman Rd, Marin Headlands, CA
Colline · 48 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Visit Hawk Hill on a clear day in the early afternoon and bring along a picnic lunch (park your car facing the view and enjoy), a windbreaker, and binoculars.

Hotel Vitale is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

5. Hotel Vitale

7.5
8 Mission St (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Hôtel · Financial District · 66 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Hotel Vitale offers a 180-degree panorama of the Ferry Building's distinctive 245-foot clock tower (modeled after the one in Seville, Spain) and sweeping suspension cables of the Bay Bridge.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

6. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Colline · 274 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Pack water and snacks, and let a summit picnic be your reward. You can also drive up the Eureka North peak if hiking's not your thing.

Waterbar is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

7. Waterbar

8.8
399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant de fruits de mer · Rincon Hill · 199 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Get there early (ideally around 3:30pm) to snag seats in the lively circular Oyster Bar with its large windows, or on the outside terrace with its more open bridge and bay views.

Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

8. Alcatraz Island

9.3
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Site historique et protégé · 503 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Take time to savor a multitude of views: the island itself on your ferry ride, the Golden Gate Bridge from the recreation yard, and the city skyline from the paths surrounding the Cell House.

Cavallo Point is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

9. Cavallo Point

8.7
Fort Baker (Golden Gate National Recreation Area), Sausalito, CA
Salle polyvalente · 25 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The perfect place to enjoy San Francisco without actually sleeping in it, Cavallo Point is an atmospheric, dog-friendly resort located across the bay on the grounds of historic Fort Baker.

Cupid's Span is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

10. Cupid's Span

8.8
245 The Embarcadero (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Sculpture extérieure · Financial District · 39 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Position yourself at the right beneath it and snap a picture with the sculpture, created by Swedish pop-art pioneer Claes Oldenburg and Dutch artist Coosje van Bruggen, juxtaposed against the bridge.

Lombard Street is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

11. Lombard Street

8.6
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Route · Russian Hill · 313 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Hand your cell phone or camera to your passenger and maneuver the eight tight turns from top to bottom amid the famous manicured hydrangeas. Then look back up: The best photo ops are from the bottom.

Nob Hill Spa is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

12. Nob Hill Spa

7.9
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Nob Hill · 16 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the indoor relaxation pool and whirlpool, you'll enjoy a serene view of blue sky and skyline from this spa.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

13. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Pont · 817 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Wait for the morning fog to lift, take a taxi to the Southeast Visitor Area, and find the pedestrian walkway—if you can handle a run of 77 or 8 miles, continue through Crissy Field on the way back.

Baker Beach is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

14. Baker Beach

9.3
1504 Pershing Dr (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Plage · Presidio National Park · 138 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands from this beach are spectacular. These sands are also a recognized nudist spot, so you might catch a game of naked Frisbee on the north end.

Hyde Street Cable Car is one of San Francisco's 15 Best Views.

15. Hyde Street Cable Car

Powell & Market to (Hyde & Beach), San Francisco, CA
Funiculaire · Nob Hill · 19 conseils et avis

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Ride the entire 2.1-mile route and choose a standing position on the outside runner at the front of the car's left side. Face forward, hold on with your right hand, and line up the perfect shot.