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1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
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Famous S.F. Landmark
Coit Tower is one of San Francisco's most popular tourist attractions. You can see this famous city landmark for miles — it sits atop Telegraph Hill in the heart of San Francisco. At night, the beacon of light is especially stunning — it lights up the landscape of this beautiful city by the bay.

The 210-ft. tower was built as a memorial with funds from Lillie Hitchcock Coit — an eccentric philanthropist who loved the city and supported its local firemen after the 1906 earthquake and fire...hence its unique shape of a fire hose nozzle.

Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Built in 1933, Coit Tower celebrated its "75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee" on October 25, 2008.

Coit Tower Murals
Murals, protected as a historical treasure, can be viewed inside the first floor of Coit Tower — the murals depict working life in 1930s California. There is no charge for viewing the murals on the first floor. Murals on the second floor are available only on Tour at 11am on Saturday, or by special arrangement.
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Coit Tower Tip
Don't forget to look for the red-and-green parrots while wondering around Telegraph Hill - it's a favorite roost for the world-famous flock of parrots.

Wild Parrots on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco Pioneer Park

Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
This is a wonderful local San Francisco story about a man and the 200 wild parrots of Telegraph Hill. The story has become famous and is now a book and a DVD film. If you love animals, birds or San Francisco, you will love this story. The book and DVD makes a great gift for a friend, loved one or to yourself.

Book: The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: A Love Story . . . with Wings

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, a 2005 theatrical hit, is the fourth highest-grossing documentary about animals, after Penguins, Winged Migration and Grizzly Man. The movie was distributed to over 500 cities in 2005.

DVD: The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

If you love Parrots, check out the beautiful Parrot Posters at the link below.

Posters: Wild Parrots

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Observation Platform
Take an elevator ride to the top of Coit Tower (for a small fee) to its Observation Platform and check out its spectacular 360° views of San Francisco — Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Financial District and more!

Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco - View from San Francisco Bay Sailboat

One of the best views of Coit Tower is from the top of Lombard Street (photo below).

Coit Tower, view from top of Lombard Street

Coit Tower is located near North Beach — a popular S.F. destination. Enjoy an authentic Italian meal or coffee at one of the areas fine restaurants or cafés.

Coit Tower Hours
Daily 10am-6pm.

San Francisco Coit Tower - View from the SF Bay

Directions & Parking
Coit Tower can be reached by walking up the two steep blocks of Filbert Street or Greenwich Street from Grant Avenue. Or you can catch the #39 Muni bus which runs every 20 minutes from Washington Square, along Union and Stockton to Lombard. Limited parking, especially during peak times.

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Buy Coit Tower Ornament/Keepsake as a fun "collectible" gift and Fun Travael-Related Ornament Gifts
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