Lombard Street is a steep block of road in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, best known for its eight hairpin turns. It is also known as the Crookedest Street in the World, a name that fits the sight of cars and visitors winding slowly down its brick-paved curves.
What to expect
- The turns: Eight tight bends step the street down the hillside, lined with flowers and hedges between the bends.
- The view: From the top and along the way, you look out over the rooftops of the neighborhood toward the city and the water.
- Getting there: The street has a Lombard Street address in the 94109 ZIP code, so it is easy to find by name on a map.
Making the visit
Lombard Street is a short, memorable stop rather than a place to spend a whole day. Most people walk the length of it, pause at the bends, and take photographs from the top and the bottom. Because the hill is steep, comfortable shoes are a sensible choice.
The street sits within Russian Hill, a residential area with quiet streets, stairways and small corners worth wandering. Combining the visit with a stroll through the surrounding blocks gives a fuller sense of San Francisco's hilly character, and the city's other neighborhoods are within reach for the rest of your day.