Amazing Views of the city of a clear day

Another of the San Francisco icons, in North Beach. This one is good for the views, although there isn't much else to do once you've taken the elevator ride to the top.

Coit Tower is at the top of Telegraph Hill. You can walk down into the strange neighborhood without streets (but with long staircases) from here. This neighborhood was featured in the movie The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill.

The view from here is one of the most impressive in San Francisco, taking in the Bay, two bridges, and the Marin Headlands. Inside, the first floor is decorated with excellent murals, commissioned by the WPA in 1933, depicting San Francisco history.

Nice view, one of the SF hallmarks

Lauren Bacall lives in the etched glass building across the street in 'Dark Passage.' There's an incredible set of stairs down from the tower where wild parrots live.

Great views of the city and interesting WPA murals.