Twin Peaks Boulevard (At Twin Peaks)
~4 miles away, accessible via MUNI
You’ll find some of the best views of San Francisco from atop Twin Peaks, the dual 900-plus-foot hillsides located smack dab in the city’s geographic center. Along with sweeping vistas (on a clear day) of SF’s main sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Market Street, this designated parkland is awash with native flora and happens to be one of the few remaining habitats for the endangered Mission blue butterfly, an iridescent beauty. Twin Peaks Boulevard is the best way to reach the main hilltop. It’s a winding stretch that caters to both cars and bicycles. Once at the peak, there’s a small network of hiking trails, but it’s the 360-degree scenery that is most impressive.