Just when I thought rooftop viewing at the 9th floor of Westfield was the only spot for my viewing pleasure, I now have One Kearny, which is opened to the public every weekday. Nothing special at its rooftop area of 11th floor while looking at the view from up here; perhaps closer to see the highrise in SoMa. Once you set foot in the lobby, the security guy will get you up to 11th floor where you're in for a rooftop sightseeing. In case a pair of restrooms are locked, ask the security guy directly. Happy sightseeing! (⁠^⁠^⁠) read more

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Not working in the FiDi anymore has already made me nostalgic for places I can no longer visit regularly due to their limited hours of access. The POPOS (privately-owned public open space) on the rooftop of One Kearny is one of them, even though I had been just a handful of times when the weather was particularly sunny. Even so, there was never a crowd up here even at lunchtime. That's a bit of a mystery to me since it's really gorgeous up there if you don't mind the lecture you get from the boisterous security guard in the lobby. There are quite a number of rules to follow which he recites in a three-minute narrative strictly by memory. Then he sends you up the elevator to the 11th floor. There's quite a vista up here as you're at the busy intersection of Kearny, Market and Geary. Even though the city views are impressive by themselves, clearly the most arresting sight is the beautifully detailed orange-and-green mansard roof adjacent to the terrace (photo: http://bit.ly/2brRVTs). It brings a bit of turn-of-the-last-century San Francisco to an otherwise sleek space. There are no tables but several benches somewhat isolated from each other by big planters to allow people semi-private chats over mobile lunches (photo: http://bit.ly/2bOnSDx). They aren't stringent about taking food up there, at least they had no problem with the carton of momos I got from Bini's Kitchen, since there are garbage cans and public restrooms available for use. This one is definitely a hidden jewel which I wish was open on the weekends to allow me an easy return visit, but I'm sure I'll return someday. It's open Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, and well worth the extensive security check. read more

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A rooftop oasis in the heart of the financial district. Came up on my way to dinner at Hakkasan. It's small, but you've got views of the surrounding high rises; it's very "city." This rooftop has been on my list for awhile. The original plan was to come up w a sandwich & have a picnic. But since we were on our way to our dinner reservation next door, this was just a drive by. The guard has you sign in. Then he tells you what you're supposed to do & not to do. We showed up at 4:50. It closes at 5:00 sharp. "The elevator will shut down..." we were warned. We went up. You end up at a beautiful manicured rooftop. It is immaculate. There are even restrooms up here!? We took in the views, & hustled back to the elevator. I hit the button. It was 5:00 on the nose. I worried for a second. Until I heard the elevator coming up. The guard had told us that if the elevator did shut down on us, he'd go up & get us. So I wasn't really worried. Next visit... Lunch. 5 stars. read more

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Also known as Sun Terrace. Enter on Geary, sign in at the front desk and they will escort you to the elevator. Go the the 11th floor. Great views of Market street. Small compared to other rooftop gardens. Limited seating. Worth visiting at least once. read more

If you're near... It's worth it to just come up and chill. Problem with this place is, that there's no shade! So, if you're going on a sunny day its going to be pretty hot. However, there's actually better parks that have more shade and better views of the city. I thought this park was alright, but you'll probably only see some people only come up for a quick second and then leave. However, I think if I worked in the city, this would be a park I would go to just because there wasn't that big of a crowd. It's a little less known, but it requires more effort to get up to this park. For instance, you have to sign in downstairs. That just requires more work. Anyways, it isn't as bad as you think it is...it's just an extra step that some of the other parks don't need. Lastly, the views are mediocre. It's not bad, it's not amazing, but I thought it was just okay. I wanted a little more shade, but it is what it is. read more

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There are some amazing places open to the public in SF. You can get places with big time views and perspectives. Yes, they are really free and accessible. This is on the 11th floor on the intersection of Kearny, Geary and Market Street(s). There's a fair amount of space to eat, but no tables and no real shade. You are looking down Market or 3rd Street. Great views. Nuts and bolts: The entrance is on Geary and there is a sign noting that it's here. They ask you to check in at the desk. Then, take the elevator up. You're on a roof. The walls around the edges are reasonably high, but it didn't keep me from a little quiver looking down. Adding photos to give a better perspective. I'd check it out. read more

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Preface - Well, I'm pretty new to the area. So, I was delighted to discover something called POPOS (privately-owned public open spaces). It turns out that the financial district and SOMA is chock full of them. There are even published guides (google them), and yet I didn't see this one turn up in my guide ... and I couldn't find a review. So, I'm writing one! Review - Yes, POPOS are nice, but often noisy. Are you looking for that calm oasis in middle of the bustling SOMA district? How about going up to the 11th floor terrace of this lovely building on Kearny and Geary? Enter through the 23 Geary entrance, and ask the guard to point you to the terrace. He'll take you to the elevator and indicate the terrace floor. Once you come out, you'll find that it's pretty simple area, small, quaint, but well kept with roof garden, benches, and WOW! the view of the hills and SOMA! So, it's not well-known (well, maybe now it will be), meaning you can have a fairly quiet time to yourself, either reflecting or meditating or eating. And the small scale of this roof-top garden feels homey. It might be perfect for a quick break, or a conversation with a friend apart from the din of the ground floor. Check it out! read more

One Kearny - View o the rooftop - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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One Kearny is gate keeping this public space. We've gone several times to try and use the PUBLIC space and have been told by the security guard that it is "closed". Most recently we were told that it is "closed due COVID". It's been three years, that's not gonna fly seeing as this is an outdoor space. Other times we've gone it has been used for private events. Sounds to me like they're using this space to make money, instead of providing a public space as they are suppose to per SF Municipal Code Sec. 138(d)(1)(H) - "Be open to the public at times when it is reasonable to expect substantial public use", Sec. 138(d)(1)(K) - "Have at least 75 percent of the total open space approved be open to the public during all daylight hours" and Sec. 138(d)(2)(D) - "All open space shall be publicly accessible, at a minimum, from 7AM to 6PM every day." read more

One of the secret public spots in downtown SF that helps you get away from the hustle and bustle! Located obscurely above the One Kearny bldg, this hidden neighborhood gem is still relatively unknown and, because of that, you'll find it mostly empty. Entering the front lobby, you're greeted a security guard, who asks you to sign in and to take take the elevator to the 11th floor. I only found out about this place after hearing about it from my BF (Jason S.) who read about it in an article in the Chronicle. Once on top, you have a fantastic view of 3rd street to east and Market to the south. The space is filled with several benches while potted plants and trees add to the decor. It's not the highest viewpoint of SF, but it's a great spot when you need to clear your head from work/life/random stresses or if you're looking for a quiet place to eat your lunch. read more

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Beautiful views of such a beautiful city. Best of all, it's free. Luckily, my husband did some research on finding spots like this (Privately-Owned, Public Open Spaces aka POPOS) in SF while we were there for the weekend and we stumbled upon this rooftop deck. You have to sign in with the security guard and show him ID. He gives you a couple of rules (don't jump off, don't throw stuff off the roof, don't eat the plants, lol, etc.) and you're free to go up to the 11th floor. If we had more time, we'd probably eat lunch up there. But we were able to score some good photo opps and then head back down. They are open Monday-Friday - 10am to 5pm. read more

One Kearny - Public Open Space, 11th floor - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's pretty small up here, but the quaintness is kinda endearing. Views are ok, but with like all of the POPOS the buildings around are too tall to really see anything. Yes, you do have to check in the with security guard and have him swipe you in to the elevator, but it's kinda like you are part of an exclusive club, right? I also think that this makes it so there are less people up there - which there definitely were in comparison to other POPOS with easier access. Funny thing though - there are bathrooms up there, but they are locked and to get the key you have to go down to the security desk and get the key. It does sorta seem like they don't want you up there.... read more

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This is a small but beautiful rooftop space right at Market and Kearny streets. There are only a few benches but great views up Market Street to Twin Peaks, and down Third Street to the water. You also get an interesting close up of the architecture of the top of the building, a classy pre-1906 French Renaissance Revival landmark. It's a relaxing place with potted greenery, where you can get away from your hectic downtown day for awhile. You do need to check in at the lobby and sign in, but once you get to the 11th floor time seems to slow down just a little. One annoying thing is that although there are bathrooms on the deck, they are locked. You are supposed to get the key from back in the lobby which seems like a colossal waste of time. So check it out for as long as you can hold it in. read more

One Kearny - View from the roof down Market St. to Twin Peaks. - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was asked to arrange a network and dinner event for a company. After seeing several venues the CEO chose Onekearny because it has a great techy vibe, the place has different areas that fit our needs, in a central location in San Francisco and the view from the balcony is amazing. What was important for me was the need for quick response from the team and to be on top of things. I must say that Melissa was amazing. Everything we asked for was immediately provided. Bottom line, if you need a great place for a business or private event and people you can trust to have a successfully event, this is the place. read more

I saw the signage for "public open space" so I went ahead to check it out on the 11th floor. Small seating area. Yelpers posted photos and this is what you basically see. There is public bathrooms on the roof top. It shares the same elevator floor as event/venue company. read more

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Small rooftop, but it's a good view. You have to go into the main building and sign in, then a security guard walks you to the elevator and scans his badge to send you to the roof. Once you're done you go back down and sign out. It's a cool spot if you're visiting in the week or on your lunch break. Very peaceful and even if it's cloudy there's a beautiful rooftop that's part of the building. read more

One of the Best POPOS (privately-owned public open space)!! Very small but that doesn't necessarily mean cramped because there was no one else there when we went. Still a hidden gem. Peaceful and great views of Market St! read more

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Enter the front lobby, a security guard will ask you to sign in & show your ID, then take the elevator to the 11th floor. Near Union Square. Intimate garden spot, great place for lunch or to meet someone. Excellent views. Quiet space that's not used by a lot of people. Only open Monday thru Friday. This is another POPOS (privately owned public open space) you can find out more about them at the San Francisco City Planning Dept. online. read more

One Kearny - Quiet garden spot for lunch or for meeting someone. Great views. Not used a lot. A POPOS (privately owned public open space) - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? I doubt this is what Tupac was rapping about, but this rose is tucked away in the hustle and bustle of the City. The "terrace" is only open monday - friday and requires a full fledged customs screening at the front desk. Just like SUVs, once you go up - you'll never want to come back down. Best privately owned public open space in San Francisco. Long live the rose that grew from concrete! read more

Ah, One Kearny. As my first stop in my journey to visit all of the public rooftop parks in the FiDi, this one certainly did not disappoint. To enter, first you have to sign in at the lobby, show your picture ID to the guard and go over a long list of quirky rules ("Don't eat or cook any of the plants. If you want a salad, this is not the place to be" hahaha). Then walk to the back and take the elevator to the 11th floor. Once you get there, you're immediately greeted by impressive views of San Francisco. It wasn't crowded, much to my surprise since I came around lunchtime. The area is fairly small and there are hedges and wooden benches scattered throughout. If you're short like me, you might have a bit of trouble looking over the wall to see the view... but whatever. That's what the benches are for. :) read more

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I'm definitely a fan of this teeny tiny vantage point. When you enter One Kearny, request the rooftop at the front desk. If you're lucky like me, the person at the desk will give a fun breakdown of the somewhat ridiculous rules of the rooftop, which include basics like don't throw anything or anyone from the rooftop, to really odd things like don't eat or cook any of the plants on the rooftop. I guess it's nice to know they covered all bases? Anyway, take the elevator up to the top, and you'll arrive in a small, quiet space that affords you a pretty nice view. A condo view without owning the condo? Sign me up. read more

This is my favorite FiDi rooftop / public space in the city. It's small but quaint. It's perfect for taking naps on the bench (when space permits). There is room for about 20 people sitting (just to give you an idea of the size). It's the ideal place to try out my hammocks in the city plan (kind of like Citi Bike in NYC). The other place so far on my list is the palm tree outside Giants stadium on 3rd and King. read more

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Well, this rooftop POPOS itself is pretty itty bitty. But you do get to look down on downtown where everything else also looks really itty bitty, which is a big plus. If you say it's your first time, the sentry at the entrance to the elevator is going to read off a dozen or so of the rules and regulations pertaining to your behavior during your visit. Most of it is reasonable, common sense stuff for any individual maintaining composure in any public space. But there are a couple that are oddly specific. WHAT DO YOU MEAN I CAN'T COOK THE PLANTS? (Number three down.) Perhaps the owner has trust issues from past incidents where he or she (and his or her plants) have been burned. Maybe it's just about liability. But the whole sign-in process really puts the PO in the POPOS. They close at five. read more

Another public spot required by the city for companies to build. Use these anytime. They are free!!! read more

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I enjoyed a very nice quiet lunch here yesterday noon. Everything is exactly as described by all previous reviewers. When I signed in at the security desk, the guard warned me it may be very crowded - but it wasn't at all, lucky me. Very quiet and peaceful. And just FYI, the terrace is not very big. read more

One Kearny - view from my bench. slight glimpse of the Bay in the far distance. - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Plenty of stars for a visit on a nice sunny day to enjoy clean benches, pretty bushes and plenty of sunshine. It's not a tourist destination for amazing views. Super tranquil spot deep in the city. read more

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Had my senior prom there. Great place and amazing atmosphere. A lot of space there and it was the best experience I've had in awhile.

I had my senior prom here and it was just perfect. We were on the roof and everyone had a great time, and I would totally recommend One Kearny if you are looking for a nice view and a great vibe, this is the place for you. read more

Free! Cool little spot to stop and chill. Or work on the phone or laptop (WiFi!) not exactly a perfect view of anything in particular but it's a nice place to take a coffee and sit. Not a rooftop garden just a rooftop hangout read more

If you have never been to POPOS_1K before, or are unfamiliar with San Francisco's innovative network of privately-owned but publicly-accessible rooftop gardens, sun terraces, observation decks, office courtyards, and outdoor sculpture galleries, your first visit might well resemble a bad remake of a Jason Bourne movie written and directed by a slightly addled, but basically sane, ex-civil litigation lawyer. After you have signed in at the security desk and shown an ID to prove that you exist and are a real person, you will be barraged by an array of increasingly outlandish injunctions and anxiety-inducing admonitions about what things you are not to do while on the 11th floor, which remains invisible to view the entire time. No eating the plants. No taking selfies on the ledge. No public protests or burning incense or holding political rallies or affixing posters to the walls. No communicating with extraterrestrials or piloting drones or rappelling down to Market Street on a wire cable. No feeding your gremlin after midnight. And never - ever! - try to enter the mysterious One Kearny Club, with its Japanese artwork and Zen sand garden tantalizingly visible through its immaculately clean and smudge-free glass windows. As you are whisked away up a disconcertingly fast elevator, tension mounts until the doors open to the deck, and as you exit, the bored-looking but still slightly menacing guard who escorted you stares at you a final time before the sleek metal doors close, leaving you alone on a deserted terrace far above the Financial District below. It does not take much to imagine Matt Damon appearing suddenly on the rooftop, or perhaps cutting a man-sized hole through the windows of the Kearny Club with a diamond-tipped blade, and then launching into a conspiracy-laced monologue about what really goes on inside the other 10 floors of the Kearny Building that you don't have public access to: interrogations, surveillance, drone piloting stations, marijuana growing facilities primed for legalization in California to begin, mock-up sketches in 3D of the Elon Musk portrait that will be etched with lasers on the surface of the moon, engineers fine-thing Google driverless utility vehicles (GUVs) that will soon be unleashed on the streets of San Francisco, targeting itinerants, homeless vets, street vendors, and tourists who still maintain email accounts on Yahoo and AOL, or who fail to like the "right things" on Facebook or UFC the reviews of the Elites on Yelp. Damon turns to you, with those intense blue eyes of his, grasps your face in his strong, well-worn hands, and pleads with you to help him save the world before it is "too late." Perhaps this is why I find POPOS_1K such an appealing place: it gives free rein to one's fantasies. It frees up the imagination for all sorts of things that cannot happen on the crowded commercial streets down below. Public open spaces like this are less "oases" to me than they are eddies in a swiftly flowing mountain stream filled with hidden rocks and foaming white rapids; it offers a temporary reprieve from the frenetic pace of life on the streets below, a spot to catch one's breath, gaze out into the city, finish reading a chapter of one's book, or simply to sunbathe and inhale oxygen that hasn't been entirely sullied with car exhaust and the scents of human bodies sweating and sipping and web surfing down below. Maybe Matt Damon won't actually arrive on the deck in person to pull you into his cinematic universe, but in spirit, he will be. And this sort of imagination-fueled thing is not on the list of the numerous things here that you are not allowed to do. Yet. Better visit soon before "they" figure this all out! read more

Thanks to the first person who reviewed One Kearny building. This is a hidden gem in the city. I took some time out of my schedule to visit the rooftop. The views are truly amazing. The rooftop is peaceful and well maintained. Great place to see the beautiful scenery in Downtown San Francisco. The traffic and people flow is cool during working hours (weekdays). The security lady at the door was very professional and polite. Visitors need ID to enter the rooftop. **The rules are interesting! 1. Don't eat or cook the plants lollolol** read more

Sign in with the receptionist to get to the rooftop! Small area but offers a great view of Market Street.

I've made a bit of a habit of seeking out "POPOS" in the FiDi and I must say this has been one of the highlights. Despite its quality and location it's not that popular apparently -- my friend and I shared the splendor with only 2 other strangers. Once past the guard (photo ID required), a short elevator trip to the top awaits. It opens up to a patio no larger than the average living room but with a spectacular southeast facing view (directly down 3rd Street towards AT&T park). read more

the roof top is nice, however it is a little too noisy with all the AC fans from the neighboring buildings .

It's a nice little break away from the rest of the city. I thought I wasn't particularly afraid of heights until I visited the rooftop! When you visit, just make sure you have your ID on you since the security guard at the front will need to let you through. Although there are sometimes meetings happening on the top floor, it's nice to just come up, enjoy the sun and relax while you can. read more

Went here to enjoy some lunch with a coworker. I had no idea this was available as a public open space! Really great. Pretty small, but it wasn't crowded when we went. The space was also very clean and had a really great view. Hidden gem in my opinion! You just have to sign in with the security guard at the first floor. He also gave me this spiel with all the rules in a Twista fashion. Haha! He must have to say those rules a million times, so he made it a fun activity. I believe they also have restrooms available. Definitely a great spot to enjoy your lunch in peace! read more

I pick the perfect day to visit this rooftop terrace. There are views of Market Street but you can't see to the Ferry Building. I am on a quest to visit all of San Francisco's "POPOS" which are Privately-owned public open spaces (POPOS). It is only open Monday thru Friday from 10:00am- 5:00pm. You have to show Identification and sign-in. I would definitely use this rooftop seating for lunch if I worked in this building. I wish there was more signage about the history of this building. read more

Keep going south on Kearney and go west on Geary half a block. No safety speech for me, they key you in on the elevator and up you go. Small, but the best view of SF I found at a POPOS. read more

I visited on Sat 10/12/2013 and access was not available. Nearby business said this is only open during business hours M-F. I'm still giving it 5 stars since it looks great! I wish someone before me had sent the access hours to Yelp before I arrived ;) but at least I know for next time! read more

Small and quiet haven. The security guard was nice when signing me in and letting me into the elevator. There was no-one else there, although I did visit mid-morning on an overcast day. Restrooms were clean. read more

A hidden gem near Union Square! This rooftop garden space is publicly accessible (well, you do have to show the security guard downstairs your ID and check in) and is wonderfully maintained. It does have hours, so be sure to stop by during the workday! read more