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Golden Gate Bridge vs Lombard Street

Both Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Golden Gate Bridge is the choice of most professionals compared to Lombard Street. Golden Gate Bridge ranks #5 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 9 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Where and Fodor's.

Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
9 / 10
Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With its simple but powerful art-deco design, the 1.7-mile suspension span that connects San Francisco and Marin County was built to withstand winds of more than 100 mph." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Opened in 1937, Golden Gate Bridge is named after the Golden Gate Strait, the entrance to the San Francisco Bay."
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Instead of driving or cycling (or jumping), walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Franciscans have passionate perspectives on every subject, but especially their signature landmark." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Do yourself a favor and see the Golden Gate Bridge the way it was meant to be seen: from below." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Perhaps the world's most beautiful bridge." Full review
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Walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately. It can get chilly up there.
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Lombard Street
Lombard Street
8 / 10
San Francisco, CA 94109
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The block-long "Crookedest Street in the World" makes eight switchbacks down the east face of Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth streets." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Known as "the world's crookedest street," it is packed with tourist cars on weekends, but fun to ride down on a bike!"
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Among San Francisco's most photographed tourist attractions, the 1000 block of Lombard Street boasts eight switchbacks in its one-block descent." Full review
Where Where
"Eight hairpin switchbacks and the downward pitch of the so-called “crookedest street in the world” have made this block a must-drive for visitors." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The street has received much attention in popular media such as in Alfred Hitchock’s Vertigo, the Simpsons, and an episode of Myth Busters Among Others." Full review
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