4th of July is upon is, which means San Francisco fireworks are eminent. For those lucky jerks that have rooftop views of the shows, congratulations--for those of us who have to trek out of our homes to a public place to watch the fireworks, here's our list of the 5 best places to do so in the city.

Fisherman's Wharf
Time: 9:30
Located right on the water, the aquatic park is a great place to watch the fireworks burst over the San Francisco water. Pier 39 will be rocking out all day with Take 2 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and then Tainted Love will take the stage from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. After Tainted Love the Fireworks will commence accompanied by a music simulcast from KISS FM 98.1.

Twin Peaks
Time: 9:00
Drive up to the top of Twin Peaks, find a parking space, and get a view of all the fireworks San Francisco has to offer, with the added bonus of seeing all the fireworks that are going on across the bay and beyond.

Marin Headlands
Time: 9:00
Similar to Twin Peaks, the Headlands already sport incredible views of the city, which means you can indulge in a few fireworks shows before your night is done. Another benefit when compared to Twin Peaks is proximity to the waterfront rather than in the middle of the Mission, which means you'll be closer to the action.

Crissy Field
Time: 9:00
The fireworks show at well-known Crissy Field will be starting at around 9:00, but you better get there early (at least an hour) if you even want to find parking. This waterfront location has great fireworks but is not for someone who likes being alone on 4th of July: with so many people there, expect to piss off a few people when you step on their blankets or picnic baskets.

Treasure Island
Time: 9:30
Treasure Island is probably the last fireworks spot that isn't completely overcrowded, but even that's stretching it: the traffic in and out of the city before and after the fireworks is absolutely atrocious. Bottom line: this island is known for its gorgeous views of the city, and it's no different when it comes to fireworks, but traffic might not make it worth the trip out.

All of these places are great ways to spot fireworks (assuming the fog doesn't roll in), but unless you own a house with a roof you can watch the fireworks from, expect to be watching them with a whole lot of other people. If you want some public places with fewer spectators, your best bet is going out of the city and into Berkeley or the Peninsula.