Coit Tower: A Historical Vista Point in San Francisco

Getting There

• Car

  From Muir Woods National Monument, head southwest on Muir Woods Rd toward CA-1 S. Merge onto CA-1 S and continue for about 8 miles. Take the exit toward I-580 E/San Francisco and merge onto I-580 E. After about 8 miles, take the exit for I-80 E towards San Francisco. Continue on I-80 E and take the exit for the Bay Bridge. Follow signs for US-101 N. Merge onto US-101 N. Take the exit for Mission St/5th St. and turn left onto Mission St. Continue to the intersection with 2nd St. and turn right. Follow 2nd St. to the Embarcadero, then turn left. Continue on Embarcadero, then turn right onto Washington St. Follow Washington St. up to Telegraph Hill Blvd. Coit Tower will be on your left at 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133. Parking can be limited, so look for available street parking or nearby lots, which may incur fees.

• Public Transportation

  From Muir Woods National Monument, you will need to take a bus to reach San Francisco. First, take the Marin Transit Route 61 bus from Muir Woods to the Mill Valley Transit Center. From there, transfer to Golden Gate Transit Route 30 that will take you directly to the San Francisco Ferry Building. At the Ferry Building, you can catch the Muni bus (Route 39) towards Coit Tower. Get off at the stop near Washington St. and Telegraph Hill Blvd. Walk up the hill, and you will reach Coit Tower located at 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133. Note that public transportation schedules may vary, so check the latest timings and routes on the Marin Transit and Golden Gate Transit websites. There may be a small fare for each bus ride.