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Lombard Street, San Francisco

Lombard St & Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
 
 
 
 
 
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Contact: Tourist info: +1 415 391 2000
Open Hours: Open 24 hrs
This picturesque stretch of Lombard Street has eight tight turns along a single block. They twist at very acute angles, ... More
Lombard Street
 

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This picturesque stretch of Lombard Street has eight tight turns along a single block. They twist at very acute angles, making for very slow going if you are in a car. Although, oddly enough, cars were the reason for designing the street this way back in 1922, the idea being that this design would make it easier for them to negotiate the steep 16-percent grade. The drive is usually bumper-to-bumper and in the summertime, there is almost always a line of cars waiting to take the drive down. That being said, going for a stroll along this landmark is a good option, especially when the hydrangeas along the sidewalk are in bloom.
 
 
 
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Reviews for Lombard Street: 89
 
 
 
 
 
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Over-rated
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/10/08
Too man-made, symmetrical and false. More like a carefully constructed driveway, accompanied by some equally tidy gardening either side
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Boring
By EB, 6/17/07
Just a crooked street and nothing more. Could not figure out why everyone was excited about this street. W.Va. has many! Nothing to brag about. Went while going to classes in SV. Sorry but to me was very boring.
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Lombard great,saw a BBall game too:NBA is Rigged
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 2/3/10
i luv SF Lombard is wonderful with the landscaping and the 'clean fresh' air! ps the NBA is rigged!
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cool
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/30/05
This is a unique place to see. Must rent a car and drive down it.
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0 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
 
 
 
 
 
It's a street
By RachelM, 3/18/08
It was fine... for a street. You get to say you've been there, done that. And 15 minutes later, you're on your way.
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3 of 9 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
 
 
 
 
 
Donna & Dollie's Adventure
By susan, 12/10/07
What a site hadn't changed in 20 years, great atmosphere reminds me of back home in New Orleans.. Hope to go soon again.I miss the friends we made there..
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4 of 11 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
 
 
 
 
 
The Crookedest Street
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 2/19/05
I really like it because it has many beautiful types of flora, and fits in with the glorious landscape.
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1 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
 
 
 
 
 
my manual driving experience
By Venki, 12/26/05
Yesterday it was a rainy day. I managed to drive my 99 manual jetta with a bit difficulty. front tires are squealing without moving ahead, in fact more revs i give more it moves to sides. its like floating in the water. I am good at releasing the cluch but rain, front tires condition and power of your car will decide. Added to rain there is bumper to bumper traffic. the guy behind is SUV and he is very close. OVerall its not that difficult... i managed wihtout moving back... I feel you just have to let your car squeal till it gets forward motion... i am sure i can manage without much squealing on a dry day. tip: on the top, drop someone off the car to take pictures. i didnt do it.
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What is so special?
By Pauline, 8/1/05
I mean I was happy to see the hydrangeas, but the street was awfully short, and there was a lot of traffic just to get there. Totally not worth ruining your car for, but at least its free to go there!
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Gotta Say you've done it!!
By The Bird's Nest, 11/30/07
EVERYONE is familiar with this street. It is a "must do"...just so you can say you've done it! We took a motorcycle...we can hear the loose bricks...click, click, click. Great landscaping. For me this street has memories...my Aunt actually lived ON this street, I waitressed as one of her parties as a child...black skirt, white apron.
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