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Transamerica Pyramid, Chinatown
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Transamerica Pyramid

  • 4.51.4k reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

A striking triangular skyscraper that defines San Francisco's skyline, the Transamerica Pyramid offers a sense of architectural history and city identity. Visitors come to admire its unique form, learn about its role in the city's development, and capture memorable photos of the skyline from surrounding viewpoints. Expect an urban, contemplative atmosphere with informative plaques and impressive exterior views rather than extensive public interiors.

Quick answers

Transamerica Pyramid in short

When is Transamerica Pyramid open?

Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun closed.

When is the best time to visit Transamerica Pyramid?

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

Is Transamerica Pyramid indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Where is Transamerica Pyramid?

600 Montgomery St,San Francisco, CA 94111.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 8 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

62°

Clear

Feels
59°
Rain
0%
Wind
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  1. 2pmClear63°
  2. 3pmClear63°
  3. 4pmClear61°

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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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
monday
8 AM–5 PM
tuesday
8 AM–5 PM
wednesday
8 AM–5 PM
thursday
8 AM–5 PM
friday
8 AM–5 PM
saturday
Closed
sundayToday
Closed

Where and how

  1. 1 Transamerica Pyramid
  2. 2 Transamerica Redwood Park · 1 min
  3. 3 Delah Coffee · 3 min
  4. 4 Sohunan of Henry's Hunan · 3 min
  5. 5 Comstock Saloon · 5 min
600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111(opens the map)DirectionsTo ChinatownWebsitetransamericapyramidcenter.com

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 1.4k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Business travelers
  • Solo friendly

Around Chinatown

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 until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.