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Peter Macchiarini Steps, Telegraph Hill
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Peter Macchiarini Steps

Marvel Mosaic Staircase

  • 4.638 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A historic, open-air mosaic stairway that draws tourists and locals for scenic views and photography. Expect lively foot traffic, artful tile details, and a short but invigorating climb—bring comfortable shoes and a camera for great city glimpses.

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When is Peter Macchiarini Steps open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Peter Macchiarini Steps?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Peter Macchiarini Steps indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Peter Macchiarini Steps?

1155-1141 Peter Macchiarini Steps,San Francisco, CA 94133.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

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monday
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Where and how

  1. 1 Peter Macchiarini Steps
  2. 2 The Beat Museum · 2 min
  3. 3 Mo's Grill · 2 min
  4. 4 Caffe Trieste · 3 min
  5. 5 Tupelo · 3 min
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Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 38 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Morning walks
  • Scenic views
  • Art installations
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around Telegraph Hill

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen from 12 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesThe whole time
  • SunscreenFrom 12 pm