Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, and if the sky stays clear and you're in the mood for a view, here are some ideas for the big day. So far, the weather looks promising.

Despite our distance from the waterfront, some of the best fireworks views in the city are minutes from the Upper Haight. Displays will be held in the city of Richmond (9:15pm), at the Berkeley Marina (9:30pm), and at Pier 30 (9:30pm), and if you play your cards right, they'll all be visible from near the Haight.

Our favorite nearby spots for camping out for the fireworks shows are:

Twin Peaks, the view from which is pictured above, is the highest and technically best view of the Bay. If it's clear, you'll be able to see all three shows, as well as any action further down in the South Bay or over the Oakland hills. The downside: parking is limited, so unless you're ready to wrap up and get there early or make the hike on foot, you might be out of luck.

Corona Heights, at Museum and Randall Ways, is the bald rocky outcrop looming over the Castro. Closer but less grassy than Kite Hill, Corona Heights has a great view unobscured by trees (the drawback to Buena Vista Park). The downside: there's no place to sit (unless you're early to the rocks), so bring a cushion or a big jacket to sit on. And be forewarned—those low, hardy shrubs on the southwest side of the hill (right below the crest) are actually a healthy patch of poison oak. Corona Heights is an especially great spot to look down into the Mission and Excelsior and watch people setting off their backyard displays.

Mt. Olympus, the little-frequented park near the crest of Ashbury Terrace, has excellent views of the southeastern quadrant of the city. The downside is that the crest is also largely obscured by trees, but it tends to be less crowded than either Twin Peaks or Corona Heights.

Thinking of lighting off that batch of goodies you picked up the last time you went to Reno? Be careful. In an announcement, SFPD Chief of Police Greg Suhr warned residents of high fire risks caused by the ongoing drought: "In light of the recent hot weather and serious drought conditions ... the threat of fire from fireworks is very real. Something as simple as a sparkler burns at temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees ... There are numerous fireworks displays throughout the Bay Area, so leave the fireworks to the professionals."

Aside from that, it's just your usual retinue of backyard cookouts and park days in the Panhandle. Play safe and hydrate often.