Outdoor Adventures
Billy Goat Hill
💰Free Activity
Diamond Heights
Photo: View of San Francisco from Billy Goat Hill by Natecation (CC BY-SA 4.0) — Photographed in 2020; displayed with a crop.
About this spot
A small hillside park with city views, grassland, and eucalyptus trees. Its short trail network includes steep switchbacks between the lower approach near 30th and Castro and the upper Beacon Street entrance. Plan for climbing even on a short visit.
What to expect
💝Free Entry
🌳Outdoor Area
Planning notes
💡
Choose a manageable uphill walk and wear shoes with traction. Bring water and plan a restroom stop before visiting.
30th St & Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94131
Do not rely on older rope-swing recommendations; no maintained swing was confirmed in this review.
Updated Sep 2026