Rooftop Raider
By Patrick Heig, San Francisco Editor
There’s something about rooftop space—panoramic views, seclusion from city bustle, adrenaline-inducing vertigo—but it's difficult to find in SF. Until now: look here for every public rooftop garden, bar and tanning spot in the city--including that one you thought no one knew about.
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Orchard Garden Hotel
466 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
This luxurious "green" hotel near the gates of Chinatown also has a public garden on the roof, from which you can order drinks (and food) from its restaurant, Roots.
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Medjool
2522 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Medjool's spacious rooftop makes it a go-to for warm nights. During the day you can order cocktails from one of their chaise lounges. -
Kaiser Rooftop Garden
300 Lakeside Dr, San Francisco, CA
Planted on top of a parking garage, this secret urban oasis overlooks Lake Merritt, the Paramount Theater and downtown Oakland. -
Hotel Vitale
8 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Grab a drink at this modern/luxe hotel's bar, Americano, and head up to the public rooftops on the 5th or 7th floors for ridiculous views of the bay and downtown. -
Crocker Galleria
50 Post St, San Francisco, CA
Grab lunch and climb up to the top floor of this outdoor mall to access the gardens atop the Wells Fargo Bank, with great views of the street scene at Market and Montgomery. -
343 Sansome 15th floor Sun Terrace
343 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Another great spot for lunch, this secret terrace amidst the towers of the FiDi is open to the public, although those who've discovered it might tell you otherwise. Simply walk in the lobby and head up to the 15th floor Sun Terrace.
