Lookout point from behind the Hollywood Sign with panoramic city views, reached via one of several hiking trails. Popular Hiking Trails include: i) Mt. Hollywood Trail from Griffith Observatory’s Parking Lot (easier 3-mile each way) ii) Moderate 6.5 mile Brush Canyon Trail from Canyon Drive iii) More Difficult Cahuenga Trail. Read more [...]
Best Views Places With Best Views in California
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Point Bonita Lighthouse
View type : Lighthouse, Ocean, Sunset, InstagrammableHistoric active lighthouse open to visitors is reachable by half mile trail and features panoramic ocean views.
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Lands End San Francisco
View type : Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, Trail, Shoreline, Labyrinth, Instagrammable, SunsetLands End is a 1.5 mile trail along the rocky and windswept coastal shoreline featuring coastal and Golden Gate Bridge views.
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Lincoln Park Steps
View type : Mosaic Tiled Stairway, InstagrammableMosaic tile staircase with photo-friendly stairs consisting of 52 steps.
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San Francisco City Hall
View type : Instagrammable, Wedding VenueBuilt in 1915, this grand domed building houses city government and offers tours. It is also a popular wedding venue.
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Lovers’ Lane at the Presidio
View type : Instagrammable, Trees, TrailPopular photos-spot and a short walking trail through the woods.
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Fort Baker Pier – Golden Gate Bridge View
View type : Golden Gate BridgeFort Baker is a former US army post with many historical buildings, trails and a pier featuring views of Golden Gate Bridge.
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Yosemite Falls
View type : WaterfallsYosemite Falls are considered tallest waterfalls in North America. Short trail leads to the base of the lower Yosemite Falls. Reaching the top of the upper Yosemite Falls requires a strenuous 7.2 miles roundtrip hike.
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Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls
View type : WaterfallsVernal and Nevada Falls is a strenuous loop trail that takes you over Nevada and Vernal Falls. However, one can choose to comeback from shorter trails with viewpoints such as Vernal Falls Foot Bridge (1.6 mile round trip) or just Vernal Falls.
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El Capitan Yosemite National Park
View type : Mountain, Meadow, RiverIconic gigantic glacial vertical rock popular among rock climbers. Many popular viewpoints exist along Northside Drive and Southside Drive including El Capitan Meadow, El Capitan Picnic Area, El Capitan Bridge among others.