Coit Tower

Coit Tower crowns the top of Telegraph Hill and is one of San Franciscos signature landmarks, known for its 1930s WPA murals and sweeping 360 degree views of the bay and skyline. The drive up Telegraph Hill is steep and the narrow road often backs up as visitors queue for the small hilltop lot, so traffic can feel slow and congested during busy daylight hours and on weekends. Because demand is so high and space is limited, planning your visit and arranging parking in advance makes the experience far more relaxed, whether you are in the city for sightseeing or squeezing in a quick stop between meetings.

The towers parking lot has only a handful of spaces with short time limits, and on many weekends nearby spots are reserved for local permit holders, which makes relying on casual drive up parking a gamble. Street parking in the surrounding North Beach and Telegraph Hill neighborhoods is heavily used, often metered or time restricted for non residents, and usually involves a walk up or down steep streets or stairways, so it is wise to allow extra time and choose secure facilities before you arrive if you want convenient parking near Coit Tower. As with any visit to San Francisco, always remove valuables from your vehicle and check the latest official city and Coit Tower information for current hours, fares, and parking rules before you travel.