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Hamon Observation Tower, Inner Richmond
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Hamon Observation Tower

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  • 4.8288 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

Set atop a landscaped hill in the Hagiwara Tea Garden area, Hamon Observation Tower offers sweeping views across the park and the city beyond. Expect a peaceful, historic atmosphere with well-maintained gardens, easy access to walking paths, and multiple lookout points ideal for photography and quiet contemplation.

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Hamon Observation Tower in short

When is Hamon Observation Tower open?

Mon closed; Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Hamon Observation Tower?

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 Hamon Observation Tower indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Hamon Observation Tower?

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,San Francisco, CA 94118.

Right now · 10:45 am

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
  • Open till 4 pm
  • 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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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
Closed
tuesday
9:30 AM–4 PM
wednesday
9:30 AM–4 PM
thursday
9:30 AM–4 PM
friday
9:30 AM–4 PM
saturday
9:30 AM–4 PM
sundayToday
9:30 AM–4 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Hamon Observation Tower
  2. 2 de Young Museum · 1 min
  3. 3 Shakespeare Garden · 6 min
  4. 4 Huntington Falls · 10 min
  5. 5 Strawberry Hill · 12 min
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118(opens the map)DirectionsTo Inner RichmondCall+14157503600Websitefamsf.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 288 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Gardens
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Couples

Around Inner Richmond

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