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Lyon Street Steps, Presidio Heights
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Lyon Street Steps

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Lyon Street Steps is a picturesque, historic stairway offering sweeping views of the bay and elegant private gardens lining the climb. Visitors come for photography, gentle exercise, and a peaceful escape from the city — expect stone steps, ornate railings, and vantage points ideal for skyline and bay vistas. It’s especially rewarding on clear days and is popular with walkers, couples, and dog owners seeking a scenic, relaxed outing.

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Lyon Street Steps in short

When is the best time to visit Lyon Street 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 Lyon Street Steps indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Lyon Street Steps?

2990-2996 Lyon St \u0026 Broadway,San Francisco, CA 94115.

Right now · 2:45 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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Best time to go

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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 Lyon Street Steps
  2. 2 Yoda Fountain · 11 min
  3. 3 Q Specialty Coffee · 14 min
  4. 4 Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters · 15 min
  5. 5 Delarosa Marina · 16 min
2990-2996 Lyon St \u0026 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94115(opens the map)DirectionsTo Presidio HeightsWebsitenps.gov

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 2.1k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Morning walks
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Couples

Around Presidio Heights

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.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time