Quick facts
- Ticket price: Free to walk; driving the block is one-way down.
- Hours: Always open; traffic queues on weekends.
- Recommended visit: 20-30 minutes.
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Lombard Street
The crookedest street tourists queue to drive or walk.
Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth drops one-way with tight curves and hydrangea beds.
Essential details
Getting there
- Address: Lombard St between Hyde and Leavenworth.
- Nearest transport: Powell-Hyde cable car stops nearby.
- On foot: Steep sidewalks on Russian Hill.
Accessibility & comfort
- Access: Walkable curves; driving requires patience.
- Crowds: Lines of cars on weekends.
- Facilities: Neighbors' streets - no public restrooms.
How to fit Lombard Street into your day
- Morning: Walk down curves before car queues.
- Midday: Cable car to Fisherman's Wharf afterward.
- Afternoon: North Beach lunch nearby.
Before you go
- Consider walking instead of driving the block.
- Respect residents - keep noise down.
- Cable car lines long - go early.