Mount Olympus, San Francisco

Name: Mount Olympus
Address: 400 Upper Ter, San Francisco, 94117, United States

#389 among attractions in San Francisco

Relax in park, Park, Mountain, View point

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Mount Olympus is a hill located on Upper Terrace in the Ashbury Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. It was once considered to mark the geographical center of the city, and was topped off by a statue given by Adolph Sutro, the Triumph of Light, now lost. Only the statue's pedestal remains, and the view from the top is obstructed by trees and condominiums. ()

Elevation: 499 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°45'48"N, 122°26'46"W

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400 Upper TerNorthwest San Francisco (Buena Vista)San Francisco 94117 United States

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Mount Olympus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haight Street, GLBT History Museum, Booksmith, Corona Heights Park.

0.5 miN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Haight Street, San Francisco
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Haight Street serves as a vibrant and bustling shopping district, steeped in a rich tapestry of history and culture. Known for its pivotal role in the 1960s hippie movement, Haight Street today is a colorful blend of vintage...
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
GLBT History Museum, San Francisco
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Castro District, the GLBT History Museum stands as a testament to the rich and often tumultuous history of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Known as the first stand-alone museum of its kind in the...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Bookshop
Booksmith, San Francisco
13 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, Booksmith stands as a cherished beacon for literature lovers and the reading community. This independent bookstore, with its diverse selection and welcoming atmosphere, has been a cultural...
0.4 miE
Park, View point, Trail
Corona Heights Park, San Francisco
11 min walk • Corona Heights Park is a park in the Castro and Corona Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California, United States. It is situated immediately to the south of Buena Vista Park.
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Kezar Stadium, San Francisco
16 min walk • Kezar Stadium is an outdoor athletics stadium in San Francisco, California, located adjacent to Kezar Pavilion in the southeastern corner of Golden Gate Park.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Castro Theatre, San Francisco
16 min walk • The Castro Theatre is a historic movie palace in San Francisco that became San Francisco Historic Landmark #100 in September 1976.
0.4 miNE
Trails, trees and San Francisco city views
Buena Vista Park, San Francisco
11 min walk • Buena Vista Park is a park in the Haight-Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. It is the oldest official park in San Francisco, established in 1867 as Hill Park, later renamed Buena Vista.
0.7 miSW
Tower, Observation decks and towers, View point
Sutro Tower, San Francisco
18 min walk • Sutro Tower is a unique three-legged 977 ft tall TV and radio lattice tower located in San Francisco, California. Rising from a hill between Twin Peaks and Mount Sutro near Clarendon Heights, it is a prominent feature of the city skyline and a landmark for city residents and visitors.
0.4 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, Children's museum
Randall Museum, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Randall Museum is a museum in central San Francisco, California, owned and operated by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department with the support of the Randall Friends. The museum focuses on science, nature and the arts.
0.6 miN
Park, Basketball court, Playground
Panhandle, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Panhandle is a public park in San Francisco, California, so named because it forms a panhandle with Golden Gate Park. It is long and narrow, being three-quarters of a mile long and just one block wide.
0.7 miSW
Park, Trail
Mount Sutro, San Francisco
18 min walk • Mount Sutro is a hill in central San Francisco, California. It was originally named Mount Parnassus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Olympus?

Nearby attractions include Corona Heights, San Francisco (4 min walk), Tank Hill, San Francisco (7 min walk), Cole Valley, San Francisco (8 min walk), Corona Heights Park, San Francisco (11 min walk).

How to get to Mount Olympus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Olympus:

Trolleybus

Ashbury Street & Clayton Street • Lines: 33 (2 min walk)
Clayton Street & Carmel Street • Lines: 33 (5 min walk)

Bus

Roosevelt Way & 17th Street • Lines: 37 (3 min walk)
17th Street & Belvedere Street • Lines: 37 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Carl Street & Cole Street • Lines: N (7 min walk)
Castro • Lines: K, S, T (16 min walk)

Train

Carl Street & Cole Street (8 min walk)
UCSF Parnassus (18 min walk)

Tram

17th Street & Castro Street • Lines: F (16 min walk)
Market Street & Church Street • Lines: F (26 min walk)