City exploration game

The Firebelle's Beacon

Play at your pace · usually 2 min 3.5 km San Francisco App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Follow Lillie Hitchcock Coit, San Francisco's eccentric heiress and honorary firefighter, from Little Italy up Telegraph Hill to light her beacon at Coit Tower. 

Climb the famous Filbert Steps through wild gardens and descend via the Greenwich Steps to the waterfront piers. A story-rich walk through North Beach's bohemian history and San Francisco's Gold Rush legacy, with sweeping bay views of Alcatraz and The Golden Gate Bridge at the summit.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Visit monuments at Washington Square, then ascend the Filbert Steps through terraced gardens to Coit Tower, the 210-foot Art Deco beacon left to the city by Lillie Coit.

  • Explore the New Deal murals in the lobby, enjoy 360 degree views at the top, then descend via the Greenwich Steps and wild-parrot gardens to the Embarcadero waterfront.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

San Francisco

A · Start

Union St & Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

B · Finish

23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Mat Darch.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Mat Darch

Good to know before you play

  • Best in the morning to avoid the heat
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • Route is not accessible for wheelchairs due to uneven terrain and/or stairs
  • We recommend not playing at night
  • Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
  • Minimum recommended age: 12+

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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