At the end of Broadway is Lyon the views are great, there's about a few hundred steps to go, there's 2 huge trees( think redwoods) past these is a bus stop if you want to go to downtown, also entrance to the Presido.

I always like to get in my workouts while on vacation and the SF was filled with opportunities to get outside and sweat. The Steps are good for a workout (and busy with people from the neighborhood running/walking in the AM), but also a good...More

These steps are in a beautiful area of the city with lovely landscaping and amazing views. There were people using the stairs for a workout, but they were friendly and patient with the slower paced tourist climbers. This is a serious climb and not for...More

Why workout at the gym when you can see how the 1% does it? The views from these steps are incredible. You get amazing bay views from the top, and while you are trekking the steps, you walk right by Dianne Feinstein's house. How do...More

Seemingly one of the lesser known areas in the city, it is a very pretty area. We chose to catch a bus (#3) to the top (nearest stop is about 2-3 blocks away), then head down. We particularly enjoyed the amazing homes lining the steps....More

This is a favorite of natives and locals for the view. Many use the steps to work out plunging down in a hurry and coming up in a sweaty fury. Its impressive to see them, let alone catch the view and the great homes that...More

We took an uber to the top of the steps, slowly made our way down, taking pictures and enjoying the view along the way. Saw only one other small group of tourists the whole time. Take time to check out the beautiful homes and gardens...More

We were lucky enough to stop at the top of the Lyon Street Steps as part of our Dylan's Famous Tour. It is a beautiful area with some impressive houses and the view of the Palace of Fine Arts and surrounding area is magnificent. It...More

Tour vans bring tourists here sometimes because of the beautiful views - the water, sail boats, the islands afar, the Palace of Fine Arts, the steps, the landscaping, the heart sculptures, beautiful estates. I often stop here for the views before taking my walk on...More

The steps themselves are not the focal point. But - Wow! - everything around them certainly is! If you like large, expensive homes, beautiful gardens, and amazing views of the bay, these are the steps for you!