Cool spot with a 360° view. It's best to come on a sunny day so you can actually see it, but it's neat to watch the fog roll in, too. Of the 4 times I've visited here, the tower was closed twice for reasons that were not apparent so I guess you just have to hope that it will be open when you want to check it out. The museum and tower are closed on Mondays as well. It would be cool if they could do something in conjunction with Cal Academy's Night Life events and have some open hours after dark.

This is an excellent way to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the city of San Francisco. 360° views and a large permanent aerial photograph allow you to really identify all the points of interest in neighborhoods and so forth throughout the city. In addition you've got the incredible view of the immediate neighborhood including the living room on the American Academy of Sciences the ferris wheel and the tea garden.

Amazing view of San Francisco! I could almost see the golden gate bridge... Although make sure not to jump in the elevator a earthquake warning system will go off, and the elevator will stop moving for ~40 min. Highly suggest watching toddlers in the elevator, after all, you don't want to be stuck there, do you?
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

It's free inside de young museum. Many tourists do not know that. There is a ticket for the museum, not for this observation deck. You can see the most of SF from this deck on a clear day! Make sure to reach there before 4 o'clock as it closes at 4:30 pm. They should keep it open in the night hours as well to see the city in night. Would have given 5 stars in that case.

Entrance is to the right of where you enter to buy Deyoung museum tickets. Good to stop by if you visit the Deyoung. It's free entry as well if you aren't visiting the Deyoung but would just like a great view. They also have a small gift shop as well.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Price for adult entry
Free

Great view on the West part of the City. Nice place to make pictures and enjoy views but place could be crowded during season Place is accessible for impaired people I would be careful if somebody has epilepsy - shade is made out of metal with holes and while walking it causes blinking light effect which may cause seizures episode

Great views of SF Its free to go up to the 9th floor. Its a must see if your in SF or near Golden Gate Park. There is a gift shop and elevators available. Went on a weekday and it was not busy at all.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Awesome viewpoint on the Golden Gate Park and San Francisco in general. If the sky is clear, you’ll see the Golden Gate Bridge and even Point Bonita lighthouse. Important note: access to the tower is free!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

It is really great to see all of San Francisco! Well, maybe not all, but a large part of San Francisco! When we were there it was fortunately clear, so we got a good amount of it!!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$31+

Always a gem in GGP. A treetop 360 degree view for everyone! And guess what, it's free for everyone! Walk right in. Note admission fees apply to the rest of the museum.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Free to go up! Better views than the ferris wheel for sure. When you go in go to the right of the ticket booth and there's a hallway. Going back to the elevators and hit the 9th floor observation deck and enjoy! There's even a small gift shop up there.

Love this place, dont miss out on the split cracked rock art instalation at the entrance, it is a master piece.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$6–10

The tower was built on 2005 but stems back to the 1800s. It is 144 feet tall and the exterior will eventually match the green of the trees due to its copper coating. It is free and it has 360 degrees views of Golden Gate Park.

I always go up here with friends now with the boyfriend celebrating an anniversary and it's lovely as ever
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Enter through the de Young Museum east (main?) entrance and head straight back to the elevators up to the 9th floor observation deck. From here you will get a great 360 view of San Francisco and part of the Bay for free!

Spectacular veiw of the city, park , and garden across de young, green roof of Academy of science. Enjoyed brousing at the gift shop.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Great views of the City's Westside and in all directions. Definitely worth a visit.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
Free

Beautiful 360 views from up there. It was such a cute date.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Fabulous views of Golden Park, San Francisco and even the Marin Headlands
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

I grew up in San Francisco and love this observation tower. The views are spectacular and the large photo of S.F. is fun to look at to spot familiar places.

Nice overview of the city!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

Truly some of the best views in the city in one of the greatest museums in the world in one of the most amazing parks... not designed for tall people.

Awesome views from the tower
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Highly recommended. Free entrance through inside of de young museum. Beautiful view of San Francisco. So glad I found and enjoyed this secret spot.

Great views and FREE entry.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

The Hamon Observation Tower offers a great place to sightsee most of San Francisco. Take a look at the city map and find where you live/stay.

Views of the City that are spectacular!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Beautiful and unexpected vistas of much of San Francisco. Also large ariel photo of entire city. Don't miss if you visit the de Young.

Great view!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Very neat! Part of the deck was shut down for repairs I presume, but great view of golden gate park and the city beyond!

There are other spots in SF offering a much better view of the city. Come here for the museum, not just for the view.

Very nice views over parts of the city. Not high enough to see all, but still a must if going to the de Young museum.

Wonderful views over the park and surrounding city. Well worth a stop if you're already in the de Young Museum. More

As beautiful at night as is during the day when it's all lit up
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Don't forget to take some photos from the tower. There's no charge to ride up the elevator and check out the view.

Overrated. The metal covers at the top of the windows make it difficult for anyone over 5’10” to enjoy the view.

A san fran must see for the art lover of all styles. Great food in the lil cafe and amazing view from the tower.

This is an absolute must if you're visiting San Francisco. It's free to enter and the views are spectacular.

On a good sunny chilly day one can see for miles. The 360 observation deck is great place to view all of SF.

Great spot to see the city. It's free too. Don't miss the art by Ruth Asawa near the elevator entrance.

Beautiful views of Golden Gate Park, and you don't have to pay to access this part of the museum.

Great views of the city and free! You don't need Museum admission ticket to access the tower.

It's a panoramic view at the top.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min

One of the most beautiful parks to visit and have a great day!
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Beautiful 360 views of the city that are FREE to access.
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Beautiful views over the park.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Free and wonderful views of SF. Entrance through a lift inside de Young museum.

Amazing views of the western part of San Francisco. Free entrance for all.

A must-visit place in SF! Awesome views!
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Great view, great tour guide, nice satellite map of the SF peninsula.

Fantastic views all around if you manage to go on a clear day.

Great views of the city! If you're in the area take a ride up!

Free! And a better view from the top than you’d expect.

very good view of the city and golden gate park

Great way to get an over head view of the area

Very cool and FREE. in the de young building

Lovely veiws of the park and the city

What a beautiful view of the city!

Great views over Golden Gate park

Beautiful view