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The Twin Peaks are two Hill s with an Elevation of about 920 feet that are located in San Francisco , California . They are the second highest hills in San Francisco, after Mount Davidson . Twin Peaks Boulevard is the only road that goes to the summit of the peaks, and on the north side of the hills it connects to Christmas Tree Point, where there is a parking lot and an observation area which offers unobstructed views of most San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay . One of the city's many Reservoir s is located to the north of the hills, at the east end of Palo Alto Avenue. The Muni Metro Twin Peaks Tunnel runs beneath the Twin Peaks, linking Downtown with West Portal and the southwestern part of the city. There is no public transportation service directly to the summit of the peaks, but the 37 Corbett Muni line stops near a path that goes up the hills on Crestline Drive. The name Twin Peaks can also be applied to the Neighborhood surrounding the hills. DEMOGRAPHICS In 2000, about 40% of likely voters in Twin Peak/Corona Heights identified as "gay, bisexual, or other", compared to 11% city-wide. Many local residents proudly refer to their neighborhood as the "Swish" Alps. REFERENCES
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