Viewpoint

Twin Peaks

Castro and Noe Valley, San Francisco

Market Street and the city lights seen from the Twin Peaks viewpoint at dusk
Photo: Tom Hilton / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A natural area 922 feet up with views over the Bay Area, according to Rec and Park. Most visitors arrive by car, tour bus, bike or on foot to the north peak.

Time needed 30 minutes to 1 hour
Best time Clear mornings

Insider tip

Rec and Park notes which vehicle gate is open and posts a trail map.

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Nearby

Sutro Tower Landmark · 7 min walk The 977-foot steel broadcast tower that began operating on July 4, 1973. Tank Hill Park · 11 min walk Small hilltop natural area at Clarendon and Twin Peaks, managed by San Francisco Recreation and Parks. GLBT Historical Society Museum Museum · 18 min walk The GLBT Historical Society's museum at 4127 18th Street, with exhibitions on LGBTQ history including one on the Rainbow Flag. Glen Canyon Park Park · 18 min walk A 60-acre canyon at Elk and Chenery Streets with Islais Creek, chert rock formations and spring wildflowers. Rainbow Honor Walk Landmark · 18 min walk Bronze sidewalk plaques honoring LGBTQIA+ trailblazers, spread over several blocks of the Castro. Cliff's Variety Shopping · 19 min walk A variety store at 479 Castro Street, founded in 1936, selling hardware, cookware, garden supplies, toys, crafts, fabrics and gifts.

Around Castro and Noe Valley

A historic theatre, LGBTQ history, a farmers market and a lookout

Castro and Noe Valley has 6 places on the map. It runs from the Castro Theatre and Cliff's Variety on Castro Street to Twin Peaks above and the farmers market on 24th Street.

Castro and Noe Valley has 6 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 2 landmarks, 1 museum, 1 viewpoint, 1 shop and 1 market. Read the Castro and Noe Valley guide.

Good to know

How long do you need at Twin Peaks?
Plan for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Twin Peaks?
Clear mornings.

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