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Walking Lombard Street
A walk on Lombard Street gives more time to take in everything without worrying about accidental scrapes, discombobulated pedestrians, and barf bags. To get there, just zoom in on any map and look for the squiggly section between Hyde (top of the hill) and Leavenworth.
Tackling Lombard uphill is also a good way to burn off excess calories consumed at Ghirardelli Chocolate, Boudin's Sourdough Bread and even the cream in that Irish Coffee at Buena Vista Cafe.
On the way up, if you need to catch your breath or rest those aching legs but don't want to admit it, picture-taking is a perfect excuse to stop every few steps.
If you fear that such a steep climb might invoke an emergency room visit, take the Powell-Hyde cable car line (from Ghirardelli Square or Union Square) get off at Lombard Street and walk downhill. Or call a ride-sharing service and have them drop you off.
To get an idea of what Lombard would be like without the curves, the next block over on Filbert between Hyde and Leavenworth is one of the ten steepest streets in the US.
Photographing Lombard Street
Even though there are already more than 1,376,235 photos of this tourist spot posted online, you'll no doubt want one of your own.
The best place for your photo is from Leavenworth, looking up the street while avoiding getting someone else's uphill-bound backside in your frame. A few shots of the gorgeous views are a good idea, too.
After you Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Tweet, text and tout your location to friends, acquaintances ? and the total strangers you met at breakfast ? put that mobile device in your pocket and enjoy the moment.
Primary Needs
If you've gotta "go," the nearest public restrooms are blocks away. Even though some cheeky tourists try, it's best not to knock on someone's door and ask to use their facilities. After all, you don't want to be part of tomorrow's headline about the rude visitor who sent that homeowner over the edge...
My "No Stars" Review
I stopped giving star ratings to California attractions after I tripped over a deleted star and sprained my ankle, so here's a verbal assessment instead:
This "crookedest street" is on many lists of top San Francisco attractions, including mine. It's free to visit and at less-busy times, it doesn't take very long. Most people love it and so do my friends, sitting in the back seat of my little car, giggling in delight, and shouting "Hooray!" as we drive downhill.
On the downside, during busy times, the wait for the short ride down can feel longer than a round trip to the moon.
If you think you've gotta see it, or you won't be able to face the folks back home who told you to go, you should. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop. Will you miss an essential San Francisco experience if you don't go? Probably not.
What do other people think? When we polled more than 1,600 readers, 62% say Lombard Street is great or awesome.
San Francisco's Real Crookedest Street
If you want to find the real most crooked street in San Francisco, try Vermont Avenue at 20th Street.
I haven't lived nearby since 67' but once you have rode or walked down Lombard Street or some others it stays with ya .
safe travels..........Eyes wide open ..
