Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, located on the city's northeastern outskirts. The neighborhood's most well-known residents are a flock of parrots that have lived here for many years. Coit Tower, located at the top of the hill, is the most visible landmark in the neighborhood. You can find the famous Filbert stairs, bars, and restaurants on Filbert Street in Telegraph Hill.
Although it's mostly residential, Telegraph Hill is home to many small businesses, including art galleries, cafes, and shops. It's one of San Francisco's original seven designated city hills, even though there are currently about 50 on the list. Stockton is to the west, Sansome is to the east, Francisco is to the north, and Broadway is to the south.
The flock of red-masked parakeets is a very unique feature of Telegraph Hill. They've lived in this part of San Francisco for years, but are native to Peru and Ecuador. They were once popular household pets, but are believed to have escaped or been released since they are by nature very loud birds.
It's thought that many different pet owners released these parakeets in the same period of time, so they mated and formed the flocks that we see in San Francisco today. They move around the city a lot, but if you want to see them you will not miss their loud screeches and squawks.
Popular Places in Telegraph Hill
Coit Tower
Coit Tower is a popular destination in Telegraph Hill. It was built in 1933 and offers spectacular views of the Bay Area. The tower is open to the public for a small fee, and there is an elevator that takes you to the top.The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and the city skyline are all visible from this vantage point. You may even spot the parrots if you're lucky. \There are also murals inside the tower that were painted by local artists during the Great Depression.
Filbert Steps
The Filbert Street Steps is a famous staircase that leads from the shoreline to Coit Tower. It's a wonderful way to get your heart racing while visiting one of San Francisco's most popular areas. On both sides of the steps are gorgeous gardens and fantastic bay views. From Sansome Street to Telegraph Hill Boulevard, there are roughly 400 stairs, and 100 more to go to get to the entrance of Coit Tower.