Experts' Choice Award Twin Peaks
What the experts agree on
Twin Peaks delivers San Francisco's most celebrated 360-degree views from nearly 1,000 feet up, though summer fog often obscures the panorama. The windswept twin summits showcase the city, bay, and beyond in one sweeping vista.
“If you want the best views of San Francisco, take a hike to Twin Peaks.”
– U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's "Windswept and desolate Twin Peaks yields sweeping vistas of San Francisco and the neighboring East and North Bay counties." Full review
Concierge "Repeatedly voted the city's best view by locals, Twin Peaks offers a stunning 360-degree panorama of the city, the bay, and the ocean."
Not For Tourists "City's geographical center, arguably the best nightime panoramic view."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"These two high points dominate the horizon west of downtown and are visible from more areas of the city than Mt. Davidson, highest point in San Francisco at 929ft." Full review
Afar Magazine "The best views of San Francisco are from the top of Twin Peaks, the two hills that are located in the geographic center of the city." Full review
Where "The second highest point in San Francisco, Twin Peaks offers the best views in town." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"At 925ft, the double-peaked summit is the highest in all SF, and it naturally has the best views – assuming it's not foggy, of course, which it usually is in summer. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Twin Peaks are two summits at nearly 1,000-feet elevation that offer 360-degree views of the city by the bay"
San Francisco Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Condé Nast Traveler "Let’s start big picture. What’s the vibe here?Twin Peaks is technically the name of a pair of prominent hills near the center of San Francisco. But it’s shorthand for the city’s best..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The two-mile, out-and-back main trail up to Twin Peaks can get crowded—not surprising, since the 360-degree views from the summit are phenomenal"
