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Very famous spot with the world's "crookedest" street. A very popular spot for tourists, if you plan to come I would try and park at the bottom of the street and have someone ready with the camera so you can take your pics without being in the way of cars. My mom wanted to come see the street during our SF trip, we took some good pics but wish I had a better camera to get the crookedness of the street captured.
Like a real world Disneyland ride!!! I loved the thrill of careening down this curvy switchback road! It was an unexpected glitch in our cross town trek and so much FUN! I immediately wanted to do it again! All the time I lived in San Francisco, I never drove down this crazy road with all the hairpin turns! Probably because my VW convertible had so little engine power, that I frequently had to turn around before I reached the top of some hills!! We were powering along in an SUV, and it was up to the task! Hopefully the pedestrians walking up the hill (use the sidewalks)! weren't too terrified.
As we headed out for the day to explore Downtown San Francisco, we figured we needed to check out the iconic Lombard Street. Some claim, the "crookedest street in the world". Apparently, we were not the only ones looking to check it out. There was a short wait to get on the street, due to traffic. But once on it, yep, we can confirm it's pretty damn crooked. it was a cool drive, with lots of hair pin turns to drive one block, but not something I'd want to have to deal with every day. It was a fun detour, and worth checking out to say you did it. Side note - I can't imagine living on this street, paying San Francisco real estate pricing, having tourists driving down it 24 hours a day, I'm not even sure how these people get out of their driveways, there's got to be constant traffic.
The Legendary Lombard St! If you've never cruised down the most crooked street in the world, you haven't truly experienced San Franciscos entirety. Lombard Street isn't just a tourist attraction, it's a spot you got to slide through for the one time just to say you went! Man, being born and raised in the Bay I remember being 8 years old, riding my little BMX bike down Lombard with my cousins on a foggy summer afternoon. The curves felt like a roller coaster, and the bricks echoed had us bumping down that steep hill. As I came there with my wife I was immediately hit with a wave of nostalgia, the sound of cable cars clanging nearby, the view of the Bay down below, and the colorful flowers. I'm glad I came here again to capture a new memory! Slide through and take the ride, soak in the view, and feel the history. This street doesn't just twist and turn, it tells stories. And if you listen close enough, it might just tell you yours too. I know it did mines.
Picture teenage me, driving the family boat of a car, grinding down the already thin brakes, squealing the rubber at each angle of the descent down the Crookedest Street in the country. And then picture the other person passenger-side was my teacher. Not just any teacher. The driving instructor. This was the sadist who marked me an "F" on the first day of my driving class in a parking lot. I was eager to get driving legally and intent on getting my damm permit. Soon he relented and allowed this impatient pathetic student girl driver to start over from square one. I improved my attention and focus while learning to steer the wheel etc, as well as committed to memory tips on defensive driving. And then... Guess what Mister Sadistic Instructor's final exam was? Yup, lovely ol' Lombard. Well, I turned each pin of hair on the brick-laid path of this twisty, zig zagging, winding San Francisco marvel, like a BOSSS. And, I freaking Passed.
Haven't been here in ages. One of those historical places to visit in San Francisco. We first drove it then walked up to the down, then back down. The walk is doable, there are steps, but people are kind, can catch your breath on the side and wait a bit, take pictures and take in this beauty of a place. I can't imagine though what it's like for the people who live here, whose homes and garages back out to this street. Do they have to get in line with the tourists to get out of their 'driveway'? I'd imagine so, it's the only way to get out. It was a fun experience getting to walk this for sure!
Lombard Street is an iconic San Francisco stop for tourists! The winding curves, colorful flowers, and beautiful surrounding homes make it a great photo op and quick sightseeing adventure. It gets busy, but it's worth seeing at least once - you also get a view of Alcatraz from the top of the hill.
I don't understand the hype. Yes, the road is crooked and super narrow but that's about it IMO. Tons and tons of tourists. To get to the street, the wait is long if you want to drive down the street. We parked few blocks away to avoid the long wait and just walk through it. It's cool to look at since it's a popular tourist spot but honestly, not worth the hype.
Lombard Street is a must see when you visit or live in San Francisco. I remember even my father had to go see Lombard Street when he was there. I had a postcard that I'm going to share my photo with you. Recently I made friends with Susie in Shelbyville Kentucky and she lived in Berkeley. We had this area of California in common so I sent her the postcard for her collection. I'm recommending you see this unusual and beautiful street. Buy a postcard or two and send one to me!!
Yes, it's touristy. Yes, everyone tells you to go. And yes--it really is worth it. My husband and I have been visiting San Francisco for over 20 years, but this was the first trip where we got to experience Lombard Street with our kids. Watching them run up and down the famous curves, peek through the gardens, and marvel at the steepness of the hill made us appreciate it in a completely new way. Ironically, this was also the first time we actually walked the street. In previous visits, we'd driven by or through it, but slowing down and exploring it on foot gave us a whole new appreciation for just how unique it is. One of my favorite San Francisco stories is connected to Lombard Street. Back in 2006, we had a taxi driver who came flying down the street at what felt like 50 mph on the way back to our hotel. It was equal parts terrifying and hilarious and has become one of those travel stories we still tell nearly 20 years later. This visit was much calmer. The flowers were beautiful, the views were fantastic, and the kids had an absolute blast. Sometimes iconic attractions are famous for a reason, and Lombard Street is one of them. It's a classic San Francisco experience that somehow manages to be just as fun for adults as it is for kids. read more
7 days ago
Lombard (crookedest street) is so fun! You can either park your car and walk it or drive thru it! It really is the crookedest street, adorable houses and hydrangeas are gorgeous. This has to be on your list for a visit to San Francisco! read more
Very famous spot with the world's "crookedest" street. A very popular spot for tourists, if you plan to come I would try and park at the bottom of the street and have someone ready with the camera so you can take your pics without being in the way of cars. My mom wanted to come see the street during our SF trip, we took some good pics but wish I had a better camera to get the crookedness of the street captured. read more
6 months ago
Like a real world Disneyland ride!!! I loved the thrill of careening down this curvy switchback road! It was an unexpected glitch in our cross town trek and so much FUN! I immediately wanted to do it again! All the time I lived in San Francisco, I never drove down this crazy road with all the hairpin turns! Probably because my VW convertible had so little engine power, that I frequently had to turn around before I reached the top of some hills!! We were powering along in an SUV, and it was up to the task! Hopefully the pedestrians walking up the hill (use the sidewalks)! weren't too terrified. read more
As we headed out for the day to explore Downtown San Francisco, we figured we needed to check out the iconic Lombard Street. Some claim, the "crookedest street in the world". Apparently, we were not the only ones looking to check it out. There was a short wait to get on the street, due to traffic. But once on it, yep, we can confirm it's pretty damn crooked. it was a cool drive, with lots of hair pin turns to drive one block, but not something I'd want to have to deal with every day. It was a fun detour, and worth checking out to say you did it. Side note - I can't imagine living on this street, paying San Francisco real estate pricing, having tourists driving down it 24 hours a day, I'm not even sure how these people get out of their driveways, there's got to be constant traffic. read more
Lombard Street was pretty cool to experience. I started at the top of the hill and worked my way down taking a bunch of photos of all angles. The best view is all the way at the bottom where you can really view the entire crooked street. Side note- it is extremely steep to get up the hill. read more
The Legendary Lombard St! If you've never cruised down the most crooked street in the world, you haven't truly experienced San Franciscos entirety. Lombard Street isn't just a tourist attraction, it's a spot you got to slide through for the one time just to say you went! Man, being born and raised in the Bay I remember being 8 years old, riding my little BMX bike down Lombard with my cousins on a foggy summer afternoon. The curves felt like a roller coaster, and the bricks echoed had us bumping down that steep hill. As I came there with my wife I was immediately hit with a wave of nostalgia, the sound of cable cars clanging nearby, the view of the Bay down below, and the colorful flowers. I'm glad I came here again to capture a new memory! Slide through and take the ride, soak in the view, and feel the history. This street doesn't just twist and turn, it tells stories. And if you listen close enough, it might just tell you yours too. I know it did mines. read more
3 months ago
Enjoyed walking down Lombard Street! Great photo opportunities at the top. The sun was glaring when I was at the bottom of the street in late afternoon. read more
Picture teenage me, driving the family boat of a car, grinding down the already thin brakes, squealing the rubber at each angle of the descent down the Crookedest Street in the country. And then picture the other person passenger-side was my teacher. Not just any teacher. The driving instructor. This was the sadist who marked me an "F" on the first day of my driving class in a parking lot. I was eager to get driving legally and intent on getting my damm permit. Soon he relented and allowed this impatient pathetic student girl driver to start over from square one. I improved my attention and focus while learning to steer the wheel etc, as well as committed to memory tips on defensive driving. And then... Guess what Mister Sadistic Instructor's final exam was? Yup, lovely ol' Lombard. Well, I turned each pin of hair on the brick-laid path of this twisty, zig zagging, winding San Francisco marvel, like a BOSSS. And, I freaking Passed. read more
8 months ago
Haven't been here in ages. One of those historical places to visit in San Francisco. We first drove it then walked up to the down, then back down. The walk is doable, there are steps, but people are kind, can catch your breath on the side and wait a bit, take pictures and take in this beauty of a place. I can't imagine though what it's like for the people who live here, whose homes and garages back out to this street. Do they have to get in line with the tourists to get out of their 'driveway'? I'd imagine so, it's the only way to get out. It was a fun experience getting to walk this for sure! read more
11 months ago
Is it worth seeing? Yes. But tourists are everywhere, including in the middle of surrounding streets to get a photo. read more
Lombard Street is an iconic San Francisco stop for tourists! The winding curves, colorful flowers, and beautiful surrounding homes make it a great photo op and quick sightseeing adventure. It gets busy, but it's worth seeing at least once - you also get a view of Alcatraz from the top of the hill. read more
3 months ago
When we went to go see this I thought I would look at it for 30 seconds and move on, but I actually ended up enjoying it more than expected. Aside from looking at the unique street itself, it offered great views of the city and Bay below! read more
I don't understand the hype. Yes, the road is crooked and super narrow but that's about it IMO. Tons and tons of tourists. To get to the street, the wait is long if you want to drive down the street. We parked few blocks away to avoid the long wait and just walk through it. It's cool to look at since it's a popular tourist spot but honestly, not worth the hype. read more
2 years ago
Lombard Street is a must see when you visit or live in San Francisco. I remember even my father had to go see Lombard Street when he was there. I had a postcard that I'm going to share my photo with you. Recently I made friends with Susie in Shelbyville Kentucky and she lived in Berkeley. We had this area of California in common so I sent her the postcard for her collection. I'm recommending you see this unusual and beautiful street. Buy a postcard or two and send one to me!! read more
Checked out this famous crooked ass street known for the twists and turns it makes. It has eight hairpin turns and one way traffic. Lombard Street is more fun to watch. Actually being the one driving it's not a lot. This is something that needs to be done once. Be sure to know this is a street that actually stretches across the city. It's actually only really crooked on a block in the Russian Hill neighborhood. This has the turns between Hyde Street and Leavenworth Street. Popular with tourists whether in cars or as pedestrians. The street is one way through the crooked area, and often there's a long wait. On the side are stairs so you can walk along it. This section is made with bricks and has a top recommended speed of 5 mph. Cars can only go downhill and come out at the bottom. The street again becomes a two way. A streetcar stops at the top, making a good place for tourists to get off. The tourist buses also make a stop. Everyone has to check this out whether driving it or even just walking along it. It's in a residential area so there's houses on each side. That's crappy paying loads of money for one and you have to put up with all those tourists. read more
2 years ago
Scouted out Lombard Street the first time like 6 years ago so I could recreate a fun picture my mom took like 40 years ago at the bottom of the cute little windy road. Got the pic, made it a little a little tradition to walk over on all future SF trips. There is not much to do or see, unless you also have a family photo to recreate but it's a very quick walk from Fisherman's Wharf and I bet it would be a hoot to drive down. See ya on a future trip to the hilly city, Lombard! read more
A must visit in San Francisco. This curvy street is a sight to see, walk down and drive. We did all three! Driving can be a bit nerve wracking but once you get started you get the hang of it pretty quickly. Walking down is also neat to think about how people actually live in the street! Good reminder to be respectful of their priority when visiting. Best spots for pics are definitely at the bottom looking up instead of looking down. Bonus was the we saw a cyber truck making the trek down the hill when we were there! read more
1 year ago
The ride down zigzag street was amazing living here for 30+ years and not doing this iconic drive sooner, was a bummer. Glad I got to do it and be a tourist in SF for a day read more
If you're visiting or have family/friends visiting, Lombard Street is one of those tourist spots to put on the list that is quick and easy to get to. You can drive there by punching in Lombard street into maps and it will take you to the top or take a cable car there. There is street parking around but limited. You can drive down or walk it. Weekends do get fairly crowded with tourists. Not much else other than the views on a clear day. read more
Amazingly enough there are people who live on this topsy-turby street. Lombard Street is high and mighty and quite zigzaggy. We drove this and I took some photos and videos, but I honestly don't feel they do this iconic street justice. Definitely something to experience firsthand, although admittedly all those curves does make one dizzy. read more
I wished Lombard Street is kept secret as a hidden gem in the Greater San Francisco Area. With every tourist and locals, and California Native knowing where Lombard Street is at, its very crowded now even post-COVID. Pros: -Great view on top of Lombard Street looking down at the winding road. -Traffic Security is provided on both at the top and bottom of Lombard Street to direct traffic to ensure ALL pedestrians can safely cross the street either being on top or being a bottom once they safely park their auto mobiles on either side of the streets Cons: -Very crowded -Not as fun going down Lombard Street like it used to be in the past while being in a vehicle. Would be nice if its one vehicle per passage, and not everyone going in at the same time. -There isn't a perfect time to take photos or selfies during peak times, where people or automobiles are behind you. What can be better: Better traffic control on the limitation of vehicles going down Lombard Street. Other than that, its a great iconic location that has great potentials to be even better if crowds and automobiles can be controlled without ruining the view for other tourists like me where I have to play a waiting game until the view behind me is clear of background people/cars going down. read more
2 years ago
Not that really amazing, it's just famous for being romanticized by movies. People living in that area(most of them are just grumpy old people). Parking is hard to find. It's just a snap and go kind of place. This is real talk. When we visited this may 2024. You can't see the curvature of the road due to blooming flowers. See images and videos for further information. read more
Lombard Street is a fun place to visit when in San Francisco. It's an iconic place that's in so many movies and is known for its windy road. Really interesting to watch cars navigate down the narrow curved path! read more
Great views and nice walk If you want to get a little walk in and experience the hills of San Francisco this is a great spot to visit. The houses are charming and there is a stairway on both sides. Easy to visit and get pictures. Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds. read more
Yes, I've seen the curvy streets in San Francisco in multiple movies but unless you drive Lombard Street, you have no idea. A Bay Area resident was my tour guide for my short trip; she just had to drive Lombard so I could experience it. I was amazed at the landscaping (and that no pedestrians were harmed)! :) The hydrangeas were still in bloom. read more
I had heard about the famous "crooked street" in San Francisco, but to be honest I didn't carve time into my itinerary to check it out. However, I was driving to Fisherman's Wharf to do some sightseeing when I noticed a group of people along the way stopped at a corner taking pictures. My tourist senses started tingling, so I stopped to see what it was all about. Lo and behold, I found the crooked street! The actual name of the crooked street is Lombard Street, and the main attraction is a single block of the street where the path goes from a normal, straight direction to that of a zig-zag. Along the block are an abundance of lovely looking homes that are landscaped beautifully. The street is also laid in red brick along the block, which augments the colors of the homes and botanicals. As with many SF streets, this block of Lombard is pretty steep (work those calves and hammies!); there are stairs on each side to get from the bottom to the top, and many opportunities to take pictures along the way. Be mindful however that this is still a block with private homes, and a drivable street - watch out for cars. Close to other SF attractions, it's definitely worth a stop during your city explorations. read more
This is one of those streets that you've known about for years and you know will be a big tourist attraction. We didn't drive down it on our most recent trip to San Francisco, but we walked alongside it and got to see it, which was neat. It seems like a bit of a pain to actually drive down it since it's crazy busy and you're just sitting in traffic, but it's nice to actually see something that you've known about for years. read more
My 500th Review!!! I will use #500 on the historic, iconic, only one of its kind Lombard Street, the most crookedest street in the world. Eight, yes count them, 8 hairpin turns on this one block street on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets. Many movies filmed in San Francisco have used this street numerous times, particularly for car chases, I remember Lombard street being in the movie 'The Rock'. If you catch the Cable Car where it starts near Aquatic Park, it will take you right up the hill to where the street begins. Or you can just walk up the Hyde street hill yourself, but it is really steep. It's totally free to drive down. Lots of people stop and park after they drive down and you can walk back up on the sidewalks. I've been here numerous times, seen it packed as well as empty, drove it, walked it, sat at the top and just enjoyed the view of the city. And although it is a street you're supposed to just drive down, I've seen people go down on skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles, even seen people walking and running down this popular street. I always feel very fortunate to live in the Bay Area just across the bridge from SF, I have access to this anytime I just need a little mini vacation!!! read more
Lombard Street is truly one swervey lookin' street. In terms of functionality, it is pretty meh. If I were driving to work for instance, I would definitely take another route a block over. I'd also wouldn't love to live on this street either as it is just overall pretty impractical. But really nobody was looking for a review on whether or not it is efficient to live or drive here. The real question is whether or not it is worth coming here as an attraction. It's a pretty decent spot in SF as sort of a tourist attraction. It is certainly a great spot for pictures as a pedestrian. There's also a pretty decent view of the bay from this location since it is so high up on a hill. Just do note that if you are getting here on foot, there is a good chance that you'll have to walk up a pretty steep hill depending on where you're coming from to get here. It can also be certainly entertaining to watch the cars swerve back and forth down the windy road. Another neat thing is that this street is surprisingly very green in that there are a good amount of plants here that give it a nice aesthetic. Though most people come here as a pedestrian, I actually think it is quite fun to go down this street as either a driver or a passenger. The road itself is a bit unique too, being made of brick or something like that. The view is of the bay is nice from the vehicle. The only thing is that pictures won't certainly be as nice as those of a pedestrian. Really though, my favorite thing about Lombard Street is how it appears on maps. That squiggly lil section in SF just cracks me up every time. read more
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Is there a free parking near this street?
Yes! But depending on when you go, it may be harder to find parking than other times
Would like to bring my little one with me and walk, is it stroller accessible?
You can do anything if u put your mind to it. I wouldn't take a stroller due to the stairs
Are the flowers blooming now?
Not to sure, because is still raining but for sure on spring they should be blooming all the flowers.
Is it possible to walk up and down Lombard Street? Safe sidewalks? Or only walking the stairs. Thank you!
As Lombard St is rather narrow and usually there are cars driving down it, I would suggest just walking down the stairs. You still get to see the entirety of the street and the view and it is very safe.
Does lombard street currently have any flowers at 2/7/18?
Hi, I live near Lombard Street and currently there’s NO flowers at all, not at this time of the year.…
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