Mount Davidson is the highest natural point in San Francisco, California, with an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) It is located near the geographical center of the city, south of Twin Peaks and Portola Drive and to the west of Diamond Heights and Glen Park. It dominates the southeastern view from most of Portola Blvd.
Mt. Davidson's most notable feature, aside from its height, is the 103-foot (31.4 meter) concrete cross situated at the peak of...
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Mount Davidson is the highest natural point in San Francisco, California, with an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) It is located near the geographical center of the city, south of Twin Peaks and Portola Drive and to the west of Diamond Heights and Glen Park. It dominates the southeastern view from most of Portola Blvd.
Mt. Davidson's most notable feature, aside from its height, is the 103-foot (31.4 meter) concrete cross situated at the peak of the hill. It is the site of a yearly prayer service, performed on Easter, when the cross is illuminated.
Mount Davidson Park tops the hill - excluding the land at the summit, which is privately owned. The parkland portion is located between Myra Way (east), Dalewood Way (southwest) and Juanita Way (north). Public transportation is provided by the 36 Teresita Muni line, which stops at the Dalewood Way & Myra Way entrance to the park.
The residential neighborhoods around Mount Davidson Park are Miraloma Park, to the east, Westwood Highlands to...
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