Landmark

Sutro Tower

Haight-Ashbury and the Panhandle, San Francisco

The 977-foot steel broadcast tower that began operating on July 4, 1973. Its official site calls it San Francisco's highest point and lists the television and radio stations it carries.

Time needed Quick look

Best time Clear day

Insider tip

The tower is a landmark to see from the city's hills, and the official site covers what it does.

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Nearby

Twin Peaks Viewpoint · 7 min walk A natural area 922 feet up with views over the Bay Area, according to Rec and Park. Tank Hill Park · 9 min walk Small hilltop natural area at Clarendon and Twin Peaks, managed by San Francisco Recreation and Parks. Kezar Stadium Landmark · 18 min walk Small stadium on Kezar Drive at the southeast edge of Golden Gate Park, built in 1991 and seating 10,000. Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel Park · 19 min walk Playground and carousel in the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park. Golden Gate Heights Park Park · 20 min walk Neighbourhood park at 12th Avenue and Rockridge with a playground, tennis court and a remnant sand dune with ocean views. GLBT Historical Society Museum Museum · 21 min walk The GLBT Historical Society's museum at 4127 18th Street, with exhibitions on LGBTQ history including one on the Rainbow Flag.

Around Haight-Ashbury and the Panhandle

Buena Vista Park, the Panhandle, Haight Street pubs and breakfast, Kezar Stadium, Tank Hill and Sutro Tower

Haight-Ashbury and the Panhandle has 7 places on the map. It runs from Buena Vista Park along Haight Street to the Panhandle and the edge of Golden Gate Park, with Tank Hill and Sutro Tower on the hill to the south.

Haight-Ashbury and the Panhandle has 7 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 3 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 1 bar and 1 restaurant. Read the Haight-Ashbury and the Panhandle guide.

Pork Store Cafe Food · 22 min walk
Magnolia Brewing Nightlife · 22 min walk
Buena Vista Park Park · 22 min walk
Panhandle Park · 25 min walk

Good to know

How long do you need at Sutro Tower?: Plan for quick look.
When is the best time to visit Sutro Tower?: Clear day.

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