How can anyone not like this place? One of my favorite spots in the city, feels a little bit like a secret. A special little secret hill. Make your way to the top to be rewarded finely with the fantastic view. Do some soul searching, watch the sunset. Say hello to somebody. Make a connection. read more

Grandview Park - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

I honestly thought I had reviewed this magnificent park before- yet I am now! This hidden gem is your reward after walking up the hundreds of gorgeously mosaic tile steps. The views are breathtaking. You can see the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County, Salesforce Tower (basically you see this wherever you are in San Francisco), the coast & much more. I love all the sand at the top of the park. There gorgeous succulents lots of chert rock and stairs on the other side that you can choose to descend. This is another spectacular free destination to enjoy in San Francisco. read more

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Located in the Sunset just a few flights above the famous Moraga steps, this little park stuns with its expansive views of the city. Come on a clear day and you'll see everything from ocean beach and the golden gate bridge to the transamerica pyramid and salesforce tower, and even across to the North Bay. This isn't a park you'll want to spend the day at is there's only one bench, nowhere flat to sit, and it can get pretty gusty, but it's the perfect place to catch your breath after trekking up the stairs or to have a little city hike. read more

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Hands down the best view in San Francisco, surpassing even Twin Peaks. The climb up is steep, but the panoramic 360-degree views of the Golden Gate Bridge, downtown, and the ocean are absolutely worth every step. It's a stunning hidden gem, especially at sunset. Just bring a windbreaker because it gets chilly at the top! read more

After you climb the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, would it kill you to climb more stairs to get to the top of this postage-stamp-size park? Yeah, probably, but it might be worth it for the panoramic views. I say 'might' because I was up there as the fog was rolling in quite thick. Still, you can see the immediate area below, and the one bench provides some relief. Of course, you have to call dibs on it before the nonagenarian jogger gets to it. Did I mention the freezing cold winds that comes with the fog? There's a complicated geological reason why this rocky hill is here that's related to the prehistoric ocean floor, constant wind erosion, and other acts of a higher power that require a voiceover narration from Morgan Freeman. But do you care? Yeah I didn't think so. Besides the one short circuit around the sandy trail on top, you have the steps down the hill to consider. But do it regardless of the weather because your FitBit and Instagram account will thank you. Not so much the triathletes who use the stairs as part of their training regimen. RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ read more

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Panoramic views! Hubby took me here for the first time located in the Inner Sunset District in San Francisco. Be prepared to climb stairs... like 116 steps! We climbed the stairs from Noriega Street and 15th Avenue. After the first set of smaller concrete steps it turns to wooden steps as we continued to walk towards the base of the Grandview Park stairs. Gaaahh! I was out of breath once we reached the top but we were rewarded with amazing scenery of nearly 360-degree view of the City! It was a gorgeous clear day and we could see commanding views of downtown in the distance, the Marine Headlands, Golden Gate Park (and the SkyStar Ferris Wheel), Ocean Beach and Sutro Heights, Forest Hill, Sunset District, Twin Peaks and everything else in between. Lots of trees and there is a bench on top of the hill... it was a nice place to relax while we leisurely soaked in the views as far as our eyes could see. It can get windy up there so dress in layers. TIP: The park is nearby the beautiful 16th Avenue Tiled Steps. Yes, so after you climb the steps at Grandview Park enjoy more steps at the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps LoL! or take the Moraga Steps at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Moraga. Ahhh! the many hidden staircases of San Francisco! Review #2092 read more

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The Grandview Park is located right behind the famous stairs, which a also referred to as Turtle Hill by local residents. It is a small, elevated park in the Sunset District, which is surrounded by 14th and 15th Avenues, as well as Noriega Street. It has stunning views on the top of the hill, and a good place to chill and enjoy scenic views of ocean and mountains. read more

Grandview Park - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great view, only really climbing one really long flight of stairs. Make sure to go when it's not so cloudy to get the best view. Also only one bench. read more

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This Park is awesome!!! Now, the park itself is nice, but the panoramic views of San Francisco at the top is what stands out!! From here you have views from downtown SF to Golden Gate Park to Twin Peaks to, well, everything. The climb up is pretty steep, lots of stairs. There's also a sandy path that goes around the park. The park itself is actually quite small, with a few benches. I think this is a great place to visit for out of town people and local people, I've been here a few times and it doesn't get old to me. This park is located in the Inner Sunset District, not far from the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps. Basically, if you climb up the 16th Ave Tiled Steps, make a right then continue going up, it's well worth it!! read more

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In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the country where all residents have access to a park within a 10 minute walk anywhere in The City. Grandview Park has taken millions of years in the making. I mean that literally since it sits atop a rock, or to be more precise a chert, that is 140 million years old. This portion of a rock used to be under the sea and now it's a hill, one of many hills, that has a great view of the city and the surrounding area. Although it's not as tall as Twin Peaks, Grandview Park provides great views of Mt. Tamalpais, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, Richmond and Sunset Districts, Parkmerced, Cole Valley, Forest Knolls, parts of Downtown, Presidio and on a clear day, all the way to Pt. Reyes National Seashore. The park is in the Inner Sunset on the east side of 19th avenue. There's several ways you can get up here, but they all require going up some steps. There's the Hidden Garden Steps on 16th avenue, the Tiled Steps on Moraga (west side) and Moraga Steps (east side). You can drive up and park along the streets on 15th or 14th avenue, but that wouldn't be no fun. Part of the experience is taking all the steps to get here. It's a great way to get some cardio, and you can go up and down several times if it's easy enough for you. The park is also a hidden gems since mostly locals go up here to enjoy the view or to get some exercise around the neighborhood. You get rewarded with a grand view once you get on top. read more

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I actually stumbled upon this spot after getting to the top of the 16th Avenue tiled steps and making a left into the neighborhood. Then i made another left at the end of the block. It's a great view and a short trek to it. If walking your dogs, please be careful especially when you get to the top. There was a lot of glass, and there's also a sign warning of this. I'm sure there's more to explore here. There's another set of steps once you reach the top, but I didn't bother to venture down. Maybe next time. From the pictures posted on here, it looks like a nice climb. read more

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Grandview Park is lined with San Francisco memories throughout the years. From sunset hikes with my husband - the wind combing through our hair as the thick fog rolls in above the pastel buildings. To solo Saturday afternoon stair strolls - to hear Outside Lands music serenade the sunlit sky. It's a beautiful spot to gaze above the wonder that is San Francisco. It's a special spot to get perspective on life. It's the perfect spot to connect with your body and give thanks for all of the abundant blessings life has to offer. Trust. read more

Totally worth the hike. You have to climb up to the very top and walk walk around. The view is breathtaking. We happened upon this place when we were looking for the 16th Street Tiled Steps and it was beautiful. I'm happy we took the time to explore and accidentally found these steps. If you're at the 16th Street Tiled Steps and love steps and a view, you will love this park. PARKING: Street Parking and it seems like cars are constantly moving along and I didn't see any meters. read more

This year's Steptember month is my golden opportunity for Grandview Park. Rather than going to Eat Real Festival, today is the good way to do an additional exercise starting towards the first flight of tiled steps of the hidden stairway of 16th Ave. Head over to where some tourists are taking pictures. That's where it begins. Next is another flight of tiled steps of Moraga, and you have more tourists taking pictures. Finally, plenty of wooden steps up towards where you see all of what's in the city by the bay. Let me tell you, my legs haven't been jelloed after I come up here. Guess my workout on both the treadmill and the elliptical has paid off. Taking on Salesforce Tower 1700+ steps will be a formidable challenge. So going up to Grandview Park is good enough. Be sure to have a bottle with plenty of water in case your throat gets bone dry. read more

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Lots of stairs, stunning 360 views of SF!! Wear comfy shoes. Dog friendly but better suited for active dogs. read more

Grandview Park - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a great park with or without the fog. On a clear sunny day, you will see beautiful views of the city. You can see the golden gate bridge and the ocean on one side, lined up houses and financial district on the other. It takes quite a bit of steps to get here especially if you take the tiled steps but the views are breathtaking and worth the walk. There's a cute bench on the top and if you are not in a hurry, spend sometime on the bench taking the fresh air and letting the breathtaking views sink in. This might be one of the least touristy places in the city as the park never really gets much crowded except for a few tourists who come and leave in a few minutes after taking pictures. This is currently running very high on my most favorite spot in the city list. read more

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Think of this as an urban hike with beautiful stairs and beautiful city views! It was a pretty easy walk, but can be hard for folks if you're not use to walking a lot of stairs. The stairs and road were well maintained. When you're at the top it's just dirt. We came during the weekday and I heard it's really busy during the weekends. The views though! Truly spectacular. read more

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Local flavor at its finest. I love parks with a view, and this has one of the best viewpoints in the city IMO. Luckily we came when it wasn't foggy - it was a clear sunny day so we could see everything. Because it's on a hill, you get a clear 360 view of the city. You get a view as far as Financial District, but also of the Inner / Outer Sunset Neighborhood. I could even see Twin Peaks from up there! It's a little walk up the stairs from the street to get to the top, and there's a small trail that wraps around the hill if you want to take your time. At the top, there's a few benches overlooking the city. Would be cute for a date spot, or even a picnic! No bathrooms - so make sure you go beforehand. As far as parking goes, we chose to park further away and walk. We parked on the street near the base of the Hidden Garden Steps and had no problems finding a spot. To get to Grandview, we went up the Hidden Garden Steps, walked through a cute residential up to the 16th Ave Tiled steps, then walked that staircase and walked up another staircase to the actual park. A lot of walking, but makes for a great urban adventure in the area! Because it's next to the 16th Ave Tiled steps and walking distance to the Hidden Garden Steps, I think it's a pretty good spot to take visitors. There's quite a bit to see in the area alone, and the neighborhood is quite cute to walk around. That is, if they're looking for more unique experiences in the city beyond the tourist-y stuff. read more

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Found this gem with amazing 360 degree views of golden gate park, golden gate bridge, the Pacific Ocean, North Beach, Twin Peaks...everything! Cute neighborhoods including near the Hidden Garden Steps on 16th avenue. read more

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This is my absolute favorite hill to visit. Offering 360 degree views of SF with only a short climb on the stairs to the top and right in the city of SF....amazing views !!! My last time here I used the zig zag stairway. This time I drove on 14th Ave and the stairway is right on 14th & Moraga, at the back of the hill. As you reached the top of the stairway, the dirt path goes around the hill. Beware as mentioned before, parts of the dirt path has no fencing, so be careful as you tread. I was here at 7.20 am just in time to watch the beautiful sunrise...sigh!!! ...such an awesome sight Gorgeous views of the Ocean beach, GG park, distant downtown buildings, twin peaks, Bay bridge etc.... what hills offer all these views. My absolute go to when I have visitors. What can I say but luv, luv, luv this hill. read more

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One of the best viewpoints in the city when it's not foggy which incidentally is most of the time. Even if the view is obstructed by fog it's still nice to come for the mystical feeling of being surrounded by fog and wind. You could spend $200 on an oxygen facial or you could come here for free. I use Grand View Park as a stop on an urban hike adventure. There are a lot of staircases in this neighborhood to do a mildly strenuous urban hike. The Tilted and Hidden Garden steps nearby are the most well known and picture worthy so I'd recommend checking those out as well if coming here. I usually take the staircases and make my way to Golden Gate Heights park. It's around a 3 mile with many different staircases. read more

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It's a little bit of a climb on stairs to get to pretty much the summit of this park. The only area of SF you can't see is the Inner Mission/Potrero. Much better to get a sunset photo of the Sutro Tower here since you're not shooting against the sun. Anyway the views are pretty clear and awesome. It gets a bit chilly here and I had a thermal layer on. I had a nice break and was able to clear mi mind from the crazy events that happened to start off this year.. read more

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This park is a great short workout. I went for the first time with my pup and it was not hard to access. We decided to do the set of stairs on each side twice. Given how high the park is, you definitely feel the burn. The park itself, is a small round about with a bench at the top. The trail is sand. Boy oh boy the view. It's 360 of the city. On this day, I could see the ocean, the bridge, and the ferris wheel. It was a great place to take a moment of zen. People were friendly and respectful of being socially distant. It can be windy and cold up there, so bundle up! read more

Amazing views! It's a little hill with a street around it, on the west side there is the entrance to wooden steps all the way up to the top. It's rather short so doable if you're out of shape. The top is gorgeous and has a romantic bench to sit on and enjoy the view. I didn't give 5 stars to Twin Peaks because there are NO tourist here, literally NOBODY, yet a way better view than twin peaks. This park is way better, and you can also see the Golden Gate Bridge from here. read more

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Gorgeous 360 views of SF. A nice somewhat hidden gem in SF to take visitors and tourist. Luckily it was such a sunny warm day that we were able to get great shots of the city and ocean. The wooden stairs that one takes to access the view are also a great full body workout. read more

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Perfect place to enjoy the view of the entire city! You can picnic on the bench, relax, workout, or watch the sunset. read more

I am rewriting Yelp reviews. We cannot all be Felix Mendelssohn, penning his Octet and Midsummer Night's Dream as a prodigy, as if he had been writing music for decades already; I at least have had to develop as a critic for this platform, and even now most of my entries are scribbled on a phone to pass the time. I love Grand View Park. Whenever I hike up here, I say to myself I need to do this every day to partake of the physical beauty of San Francisco. I hesitate in offering this account though. The peak is small, and it would be easy to spoil. As it is, while my original post stated that half the time I go up there I am the only person to be seen at the summit, I would adjust that to only a quarter of the time. Grand View (also called Turtle Hill) cannot be said to be unknown. It is just not as crowded as Twin Peaks. Grand View Park features a panoramic view of the city and Marin County. It is spectacular. I wish I were a better photographer. It is just so difficult to take a snapshot that captures the magnificence (Ansel Adams recommended an object in the foreground to offer perspective and contrast.) The only two things you need to be aware of. First, it is a significant vertical ascent, up a wooden staircase. If you are doing one of those walks according to a guide, this is near Forest Hill, but it is ten minutes to the northwest. Even if you work out, unless you routinely run steps such as here, you will be winded by the time you reach the top. Second, it is subject to the microclimates and rapid change of the Bay Area. You need to check in advance. Or you could make the effort to see that you cannot see. The fog rolls right in and obscures everything not directly in front of you. The thing to remember, however, is it rolls right back out most of the time, and if you were patient you eventually would enjoy the vista. I take out of town guests here. Don't get me wrong about Twin Peaks. You need to go there too, if you are seeing the sights. It is just that Twin Peaks is the popular destination. Grand View Park is its not quite hidden but still semi secret counterpart. read more

I usually don't review non-food locations, but I was blown away by this park. I almost didn't come up after viewing the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, but I'm sure as hell happy that I did. The view was breathtaking, even on a particularly cloudy day. You have a 360 view of SF (downtown SF, GG bridge, and the ocean). The climb is not difficult at all. I'd recommend bringing a light jacket because it can get pretty breezy. I want to come by during the sunset to see the sun sink into the ocean, so hopefully I'll post some pictures when I do! COME TO THIS PARK read more

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Awesome view of San Francisco! Just when you think you can't go any further... After Yuri and I conquered the 16th Avenue Steps AND the Hidden Garden Steps, we climbed even MORE stairs to the top of Grandview Park! On the way up, there was a bench with a plaque. At the very top, there was another bench where people were chatting. It's so calm and peaceful! Wow... you can see all the way to the ocean! Reminds me of the song, "On A Clear Day... you can see forever..." It would be awesome to return and look at the scenery in the evening! Let's go! read more

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Tons of flights of stairs to climb but the view man. The view is something else! You can see a really cool 360 degree view of the sunset, golden gate park, Richmond, Golden Gate Bridge, South sf and downtown SF. A true gem in the city of SF. I'll definitely be taking a lot of friends here :) read more

Grandview Park - You can see downtown SF in the back! - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a beautiful place to catch the sunset. Also a great area to chill and relax on the bench or tree stump. Every night is a unique sight because of the colors of the skies. It's amazing to see how big Golden Gate Park is too! Highly recommend visiting this spot if you haven't already. read more

The ideal time to visit Grandview Park is during a clear day. Grandview park also known as Turtle Tower is located in the Sunset district. This park boast breath taking views of the city to include the Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro Towers, downtown SF, Golden Gate Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the Marin headlands. To get to the summit you'll need to climb approximately 145 steps. The stairs is a great glute workout and continuation of what I call stair masters after climbing the tile steps. There is a bench at the summit where you can kick back and enjoy the views. read more

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So it's not a "park", but you sure do get a grand view! Definitely come here after checking out the tiled steps and whatever else is on your list of to-dos. You'll be hiking up more steps for another 2 minutes, but definitely worth it! Parking is spacious, since it is in a residential area, but do beware of leaving your belongings behind. Seems like robbery happens often here, with tons of warning signs. Bring your jacket, since it gets chilly! However, I would love to eat lunch here next time, since you get such a spectacular view. read more

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Oh my freaking god!? Sooo many stairs!? Hahaha that's our reaction while we were here a couple Sundays ago. Once you're at the top, the view is amazing of course. The mosaic stairs were very cool to look at. Lots of peeps taking pics all along the staircase. After this experience, I realize how out of shape I am. Wahhhh T_T read more

Strong wind and cloudy when I got up to the top. Amazing view of the City I agree . I saw the teachers from the school nearby walking the students up here for a tour. It's fairly easy to find parking in this area. Most people is staying here for 30 minutes or less anyways. Some people come up here to smoke marijuana. I guess they found out a perfect spot. read more

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Beautiful 360 view of San Francisco! I've been coming here since high school, whether it be because we were racing up the moraga stairs trying to win a bet or just had nothing better to do. Those stairs are no joke! I don't think I can run up them without stopping anymore. Props to all the elderly folks I see that are still climbing them at random times in the day for exercise... Hopefully i'll be able to do that when i'm old haha. The view when you get to the top is amazing. Especially if you're from the sunset like me, you know where everything is. I can see my house, my high school, some of my favorite parks, and then some! You can even see the golden gate bridge if weather is permitting (aka karl the fog). Also, sometimes it's pretty windy so don't go up without a sweater or else you'll be freezing haha read more

You know the saying, "Nothing worth having comes easy?" Well Grand View Park is like that. It's a good trek to get up here if you're coming from the Mosaic Steps on Moraga and it'll leave you huffin and puffin halfway into the hike BUT keep pressing on...the payoff outweighs the exhaustion! It's a good workout and definitely wear a good pair of shoes for the climb up. I like playing "Eye of the Tiger" as my motivational song to get me to the top - works every time. And when you're finally at the top, with your glutes all burnt out and your heart racing like the time you first laid your eyes on your school boy/girl crush, basque in San Francisco's outdoor beauty and the grand view you worked your butt off to see. read more

Grandview Park - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love stairs. I love great views. I love wine. I love sunsets. I love my husband. Definitely five stars. My husband lives a few blocks away, and we walked up about 45 minutes before sunset, took in the view from all angles before grabbing a spot facing the ocean, and [may have] sipped on some white wine while we watched the sun set. It's a beautiful oasis amongst the urban dwellings. I love it! P.S. You can see the Golden Gate Bridge from here! read more

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Such a great place to visit! There are multiple beautiful mosaic staircases in the area so you should find them all!! The view from the top is great as well! It's for tourists and residents alike. On a clear day you can see all of the bay when you get to the tip top spot. read more

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A 360' view of the beautiful city of SF.... Heck yes it was worth climbing up those steps. I didn't know of its existence until driving towards the Golden Gate Park. I looked up and saw this crazy park high up in the sky and I knew I had to visit. Finding a parking spot in that neighborhood may be a bit tricky but keep at it because it's worth it. Find the mosaic stairs, climb those then turn right and head up the stairs towards the GVP. Hopefully you are wearing the proper attire. It is a bit rocky and dusty at the top so you have been warned. My only complaint is that there wasn't much of a sitting area to just take in the view so I just carefully propped my skinny bottom on some pointy rocks and let the cool breeze refresh me and the sounds of the city relax me. Put this on your must see list while in SF- you won't regret it. read more

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