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Is Coit Tower worth it for a Bucket-list Checklister?

Worth it

Worth it for you. It's strong on beauty & photography.

The icons, efficiently. Crowds are just part of it.

Why it lands

  • you care about beauty & photography and it delivers
  • you care about history & culture and it delivers
  • the photogenic vibe is your kind of thing

About Coit Tower

The 1930s murals at the base are an underrated treat, and the elevator view is the reward for the Filbert Steps climb. Small lift, so a line forms fast.

Price
$15 (elevator)
Time needed
1 hr
Last verified
2026-06-06

What we checked

  • The ground-floor frescoes were painted in 1934 by 22+ artists under the New Deal Public Works of Art Project; viewing them is free while the elevator to the top is paid · en.wikipedia.org