Experts' Choice Award Lombard Street
What the experts agree on
Lombard Street's eight hairpin switchbacks have made this iconic San Francisco block a must-see for visitors, though it's more famously crooked than actually the crookedest. Victorian charm lines the winding descent, best enjoyed by bike to avoid
“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.”
– Where
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 "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 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
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
U.S. News & World Report24.0
"Fans of zigging and zagging and charming thoroughfares will appreciate Lombard Street, an exceptionally crooked street in northern San Francisco. Victorian mansions line the street" Full review
Frommer's "Known (erroneously) as the "crookedest street in the world," this whimsically winding block of Lombard Street draws thousands of visitors each year." Full review
Lonely Planet "You’ve seen its eight switchbacks in a thousand photographs." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Quick, crooked stop, major attraction
The mood
Fascinating
The crowd
Loads of tourists
The experience
Hectic, but worthwhile
Best for
A fun photo opp before moving on to other parts of the city" Full review
"Taking the risky drive down Lombard Street — the most crooked street in the world"
National Geographic "Just a few blocks from Ghirardelli Square, take a drive down the famously crooked Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets. With eight turns in just one block, this free photo..."
