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California Street vista, Chinatown
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California Street vista

  • 4.724 reviews
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Perched on California Street where cable cars rumble by, this vista offers sweeping views of downtown San Francisco, the bay, and lively street activity. Expect a quick urban lookout popular with tourists and photographers for skyline shots and people-watching.

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California Street vista in short

When is the best time to visit California Street vista?

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 California Street vista indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is California Street vista?

California St \u0026,Stockton St,San Francisco, CA 94108.

Right now · 1:45 pm

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 afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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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

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 California Street vista
  2. 2 Chinatown view point · 2 min
  3. 3 Home Coffee Roasters · 3 min
  4. 4 Chinatown San Francisco · 3 min
  5. 5 BeanStalk Cafe · 5 min
California St \u0026, Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108(opens the map)DirectionsTo Chinatown

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

4.7from 24 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Family 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.

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