![]() You won’t have to fight for parking unlike other tourist hotspots. It’s very accessible from anywhere in SF, it’s SUPER quiet, and the view is drop dead GORGEOUS. If you’re the kind of person who gets inspired by breathtaking views, then I highly encourage you to check out the steps on Moraga. Hotspots like the 16 th Ave Tiled Steps make me wonder why other locations like Lombard Street and the Painted Lady’s get so much hype. ![]() The Mosaic Steps are off the beaten path from the typical tourist attractions and activities in San Francisco, but they are definitely a hidden gem! It was an incredible experience to admire and climb these steps and they were definitely worth seeing. It was breathtaking and the views were definitely worth the climb! It was incredible how far we could see, from the densely treed Golden Gate Park to the ocean and more. ![]() The stairs were on a very steep incline and hiking up them was a great workout! We finally made it to the top and were rewarded with gorgeous panoramic views of the expansive city surrounding us. They were located on a hillside and were surrounded by lush greenery and vegetation, as well as houses. This made for some fantastic photo opportunities, and I enjoyed admiring the work that had been to beautify these steps. The artwork was amazing and very impressive. The stairs are a community project (the history of them is interesting and I would encourage you to read up on it) and they were tiled beautifully in a variety of colours, patterns and designs, from the bottom to the top. The steps were located in amongst a quiet residential neighbourhood and the atmosphere was very peaceful and relaxed. We were the only people at the steps at the time and it was nice to be able to explore the entire place on our own. The walk up Moraga Street was on a very steep incline to the base of the stairs. From there, it was a short walk to the steps. We took the MUNI bus from the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center parking lot to the corner of 19 th Avenue and Moraga. The Mosaic Steps were located at the corner of Moraga and 16 th Avenue, just south of Golden Gate Park. The best part is that this destination is totally free to do and located in a beautiful residential neighborhood just far enough away from the main tourist destinations of SF that you can usually get some version of privacy here.īeautifully Tiled and Colourful Steps & Gorgeous Views of the City from the Top - An Off the Beaten Path Hidden Gem in San Francisco! My mother and I visited the 16 th Avenue Tiled Steps, also known as the Mosaic Steps, on the morning/afternoon of July 30 th, after visiting the Golden Gate Bridge. I’ll climb and I’ll stop on every step to take in the tiles that start at the sea with the colorful little fishes and gain elevation to the swirling sky, topped by the sun and moon. But in my defense, my 70-something year old grandmother was there and it would have been super rude of me to take off without her so yeah, she’s my bonafide scapegoat on this one. I’m good.» If only I’d known the view I was missing. I brought my family here and my Dad asked if I was going to climb them and I think my response was quick and sharp, as if he were the dumb dumb, «Nope. I don’t want to call myself lazy but I saw the steps, I saw they were beautiful, and it never once, not even for a second, occurred to me to walk up them. Luckily we found a spot literally in front of the bottom of the stairs. It is within residential area so you will have to find street parking. Do be aware that because of the traffic on these stairs, there is mud on them at times. The people here are friendly and definitely glad to help if you need any photos taken. So you won’t feel left out if you do either. A lot of people come here to jog but quite a few people come here to take pictures as well. At the top you can see a good section of SF and behind you will be a park if you decide to climb that as well. The entire stairway comes together nicely and it isn’t common to find a place to enjoy the climb and the view. A few of the tiles also have names commemorating loved ones and each section of stairs has a slightly different theme. –ba dum tisss-The designs for these stairs are beautiful! I hate climbing stairs but this was enjoyable. I’ve seen a lot of pictures for this place and so I was «inclined» to come here.
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