San Francisco, California: Crookedest Street in the World
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1099 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA
- Directions:
- Northeast corner of the city. Three blocks east of where US 101 turns sharply south to become Van Ness Ave.
- Hours:
- Closed last two weekends in June, first two weekends in July 2014. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Takes eight consecutive 90 degree turns in one city block to compensate for its steepness. Tourists drive down, park at the bottom, and take pictures of other tourists driving down.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [05/24/2009]Visitor Tips and News About Crookedest Street in the World
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This is certainly a crooked street, but Vermont St. between 22 and 24th is said to be even more crooked.
[Mulvaney, 02/04/2012]Vermont Avenue (between 20th amd 22nd) is generally regarded as being crookeder, but Lombard is prettier.
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