Tank Hill Park

At an elevation of 650 feet, Tank Hill’s main draw is its panoramic view, from Pt. Reyes to Bayview Hill. But what makes this small rocky promontory unique is that it is a remnant of San Francisco’s indigenous landscape, containing 60 species of native plants.

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Clarendon Ave (at Twin Peaks Blvd) San Francisco , CA 94117 United States

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Catherine M. 🍷

The easiest access is the stairway at Twin Peaks and Clarendon. There is also an entrance at the east end of Belgrave Ave.

Elyse

This hilltop park is a less crowded alternative to twin peaks. Impossible to capture the view , even with a panoramic photo, so you will just have to have a look for yourself.

Yasmin

Hands-down on of the best views in the city on a fairly clear day. Also a gorgeous spot to watch the fog roll in. SF views without the crowd.

Sean Stenstrom

Park on Twin Peaks Boulevard (at crown terrace ), which runs along the side of the hill . There is a wooden staircase that takes you to the hilltop .

Ross

One my favorite SF parks with some amazing views of the city .

SF Weekly

SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick - Best Secret View of The City . Our first experience with Tank Hill included the following exchange: “Simba, everything the light touches is yours... Read more

Anne Saulovich

Small park with big views ! Easy to access. More intimate than Twin Peaks.

Kian Lavi

The best view of the city . But please, don't come here. Leave the views for me

The Bold Italic

Urban hike up to (arguably) the best view of the city . Named after a water tank that used to live on top of the hill , legend has it when they drained the tank goldfish ran down the street. Read more

Scott Schwalbach

Great views of the city

Jess L

Quieter spot to enjoy the view than Twin Peaks.

Jackie Xiang

Twin peaks are overrated; this is the best place to get a panoramic view of SF.

Pam ☕️ O

Swing at the top of this scenic hilltop .

Eric Wuebben

Best view at dusk or dawn. Useful to give visitors their bearings .

Justin Salsburey

Favorite view of SF opt for this over twin peaks!

ECrab 🌐🌎🌐

Bring your camera .

Pam ☕️ O

Get on the swing at the top

Atef Chaudhury

Great view of the city

Joey Carmello

Awesome view

Adam Smith

Fourth only to twin peaks, corona heights and grand view

Esther Lim

Best view of ocean and GG Bridge at Sunset x street is clarendon and twin peaks

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The bench on the west side of the middle terrace is an immaculate sunset viewpoint. - j blu