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Lombard Street —
World's Most Famous Crookedest Street

The Most Famous Crookedest Street
in the World

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Lombard Street is the most famous "Crookedest Street in the World." It's a sight to behold, especially in the summer when the flowers are in full bloom. Not only is the road crooked, it's also very steep — a 40-degree slope, to be exact.

The unique zigzag street is lined with houses and beautifully manicured gardens — it's no surprise that Lombard Street is one of San Francisco's most visited attractions.

San Francisco's famous Lombard Street - the crookedest street in the world

Best Vantage Point for Pictures
The crooked street is located on Lombard at Hyde, a few blocks uphill from Ghirardelli Square.

Best vantage point for pictures of Lombard Street is at the bottom... looking up — best views of the city and bay are from the top... looking down.

Fact or Fiction?
According to a recent episode of "Fact or Fiction" on the Travel Channel, it was proven that Vermont Street (a section between 20th and 22nd) at the top of McKinley Square, in the Potrero Hill distict of San Francisco, is actually more "crooked" than Lombard Street.

Drive down both of them... then you decide which one deserves the title as the "crookedest street in the world."

Let us know what you think. Here's a comment from one of our readers: "Lombard may be the most famous crookedest street, but Vermont takes the cake at the top of McKinley Square!"

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Close-up of Lombard Street in San Francisco - the crookedest street in the world

"Must-See" for Visitors
When we are entertaining visitors from out-of-town — especially during their first visit to San Francisco — we like driving them down Lombard Street. Whether you're a kid or an adult, it's always a thrill :)

You can also walk down Lombard Street — or UP the zigzag hill, if you're feeling energetic and want the exercise!

Stunning Views
The views from the top of Lombard Street are stunning too — Coit Tower (pictured above) and Alcatraz Island (photo below) stand out — so don't forget your camera.

Even the Cable Cars stop at the top of Lombard Street (on Hyde) to let people off to take photos.

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