Telegraph Hill may only stand 86m high, but its abrupt sides, steep narrow streets and maze of brick or wooden stairways make this one of the most charming spots in San Francisco. The curious-looking Coit Tower, the distinctive shape of which crowns it, also contributes to its celebrity. At the top of the hill, the spectacular views over the city, the port and the bay have made Telegraph Hill an expensive and fashionable neighbourhood, appreciated by artists.