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The Painted Ladies, Alamo Square
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The Painted Ladies

  • 4.427k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A row of brightly painted Victorian houses set against the San Francisco skyline creates a charming, picture-perfect atmosphere ideal for sightseeing and photography. Visitors come to admire the architecture, relax on the nearby lawn, and enjoy wide views of the city—expect crowds during peak hours and ample photo opportunities. It’s a must-see for history buffs and first-time visitors looking for an iconic San Francisco scene.

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The Painted Ladies in short

When is The Painted Ladies open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit The Painted Ladies?

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 The Painted Ladies indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is The Painted Ladies?

San Francisco, CA 94117.

Right now · 2:00 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

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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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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 The Painted Ladies
  2. 2 Third Wheel Coffee · 6 min
  3. 3 Cafe International · 8 min
  4. 4 Cafe Réveille · 9 min
  5. 5 Le Cafe du Soleil · 9 min
San Francisco, CA 94117(opens the map)DirectionsTo Alamo Square

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 27k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly

Around Alamo Square

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