Crooked is beautiful: that's the way to interpret tourists' love for San Francisco's Lombard Street. As twisty as they come, the section of Lombard Street that has almost become world-famous involves eight hairpin bends situated amid stately mansions and elegant gardens.
The unusual design of the street was supposed to help in reducing the hill's steep 27 percent grade. Watching cars zig-zag downhill makes for a bizarre sight. It might be a nerve-wracking experience for the drivers but camera-wielding tourists seem to enjoy it. Lombard Street is now a popular tourist destination, attracting as many as 2 million visitors annually.
By Bus:
Bus no. 30 from the city center
By Cable car:
Powell-Mason line
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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