The Twin Peaks
At the center of San Francisco are the Twin Peaks, two adjacent hills that are each 922 feet (281 meters) in elevation. The north peak is called Eureka Peak and the south peak is called Noe Peak. Together, both peaks make up the second-highest point in San Francisco after Mount Davidson. Because of their height, the peaks catch summertime fog that rolls in from the Pacific Ocean to the west. Frequently, the west-facing slope of the peaks is covered in fog, and the east-facing slope is clear and sunny. The Twin Peaks are popular with tourists because of the spectacular 240-degree view they offer over San Francisco and the Bay Area. From the north, moving toward the east, the view encompasses the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the Embarcadero, the Bay Bridge, the downtown area dominated by the pyramid-shaped Transamerica Tower, and Oakland across the bay. Access to the peaks is via...
