38 iconic locations, pinned to the exact spot, each with one tap directions, the best time to shoot, live cams, and a forecast that tells you when the light’s actually worth chasing. For photographers of every level.
The app
Open the guide and see the best spots based on conditions. Pick one and go.
The locations
Every spot scouted and pinned to the exact vantage, across 6 areas of the city and the Marin and East Bay.
The planning
Every spot comes with insider tips on best time to go and what to bring.
Premium
Premium adds Shot Score, a live 0–100 forecast of each sunrise and sunset, per location, verified by community members.
Real-time
Know before you go. Check the cams and verify with tonight's scores.
Premium
Add Premium and the app watches the sky for you and sends you alerts — so you can head out when the light's going to deliver.
The full 0–100 forecast for every location's next sunrise and sunset.
A heads-up hours before the sky's about to pop, so you can get into position.
See what the sky is doing right now — confirmed by others out there shooting.
Loved by shooters
Real reviews from the App Store
"Clearly the work of someone who really knows their craft. So many practical tips and tricks — almost like a cheat sheet for finding all the iconic spots with ease. Huge kudos for including the weather cams, too!"
EmDee1973 · App Store
"Whether you're visiting for the first time or photographing it for the thousandth, this is a great tool to have in your pocket. Super handy when you're scrambling to figure out which spot to get to for sunset."
JMisterJay · App Store
"Great app for tourists and photographers in San Francisco. It highlights some of the best photo spots and provides sunrise and sunset times, making it easy to plan the perfect shoot."
GustavoRM13 · App Store
A promise
The guide is yours for a one-time $6.99 — no account needed. Premium forecasts are optional, and even those stay anonymous. Your location is used only in the moment to sort spots by distance; it never leaves your phone.
Ansel Adams
$6.99 one-time for the guide Premium forecasts optional