Filbert Steps 202 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

"You are literally going thru people's front yards as you climb to Coit Tower. I love gardens so it is cool to see what everyone planted and how pretty the yards were. The views were great and we saw some of the wild parrots that SF is famous for. Now if climbing up is too much, you can go the opposite way, I think it was up Grant, and come down the stairs."

"Take a Beautiful, stunning walk down Filbert steps with a view of the East Bay and Bay Bridge. Springtime is a great time as the gardens there are lovely. Park up at Coit Tower to walk down and then back up, or reverse from the bottom of the steps on Sansome."

"Pretty darn steep. 2 hour parking around the area and these steps lead up to Coit Tower."

"A plan for hiking the Filbert Steps: Walking up the Filbert Steps is one of the most serene and magical things you can do in one of the busiest parts of the City. I consider it one of the top 5 things all visitors should do. You've seen all the beautiful photos of the steps, the quaint homes, the jungle-like environment, and the breathtaking views, but none of those pictures will compare with the actual experience. As someone who's climbed up and down these steps countless times over the past 30 years, here's my suggestions for first-timers. If you're driving, street parking in this part of the Financial District on a Sunday is surprisingly easy and it's free. The steps begin on Sansome Street, between Union and Greenwich. Bring water and take breaks to enjoy the views and scenery, especially if you aren't used to this level of physical activity. It's almost 500 steps to Coit Tower. When you get to Napier Lane, take a short walk to the end of the "street". It's a public lane, but this is a very quiet community. Be respectful of the residents. If you see any, say hi and ask them about living there. Most of the people I've encountered love talking about their very unique homes. Keep an eye out for the wild parrots! Walk a little further up Filbert and take the another side trip down Darrell place. Take your time and really soak in the atmosphere of Telegraph Hill. It's especially dreamy on a foggy day. When you reach the top, at Montgomery, turn right and walk down the street to the end. The big building there was a restaurant called Julius Castle for decades before shutting down in 2008. It's also notable as being the title mansion in the 1951 movie "The House on Telegraph Hill". From here, I suggest completing the hike to Coit Tower by walking up the Greenwich steps, to the left of Julius Castle and to the right of a private garage. Soon you will reach Coit Tower and its views. There's a public toilet there if you need it. On your way back down, take a side trip up Montgomery, past the Filbert Steps to the end of Montgomery for more great views and photo ops of the Transamerica building and downtown. I would plan at least an hour, probably longer for the whole round trip, depending on how much time you spent at Coit Tower and whatever side street exploration you do. You can easily walk down to North Beach restaurants and cafes if you're so inclined. Have fun!"

"We actually came from Stockton Street and walked up to Coit Tower. We found Filbert steps and walked down. It was very step and it is slick if it is wet. I enjoyed the view from the top though! If you don’t want to take steps, you can drive to Coit Tower and park."