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Throwback Thursday: Lombard Street in San Francisco

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

Lombard Street in San Francisco

 

Lombard Street in San Francisco

 

Sometimes it's really fun to be a tourist, whether you are out to see all the recommended touristy things, or just let things unfold as you wander.

 

San Francisco is a favorite city of ours to visit for a host of reasons - great food, beautiful views, plenty of things to see and do, including being a tourist.

 

Back in 2008 checking out Lombard Street on Russian Hill, reportedly the crookedest street in the worldwith 8 hairpin turns, was on the list. I drove it, walked it, and of course photographed it. Can you imagine living along this tourist-infested road?

 

While Lombard Street is widely regarded as the crookedest street, rumor has it that a section of Vermont is more so. I can't comment but it may be on the list for another trip.

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathleen Daniels  - the homes were very cool, and no doubt well into the millions given SF. But no way would I live there. So is there higher value because of the street, OR decreased due to noise, tourists?

Jeff

Oct 20, 2016 02:15 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Belinda Spillman  - having come from New England I thought of the street in the snow and ice immediately.

Hi Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905  - agreed. I love learning more about our beautiful country. As far as Vermon, I should have been more clear - I meant Vermont Street in San Francisco! LOL

Jeff

Oct 20, 2016 02:18 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional  - I wish I could have taken a photo from the top - totally different view. It was really cool to drive down...slowly!

Hannah Williams  - it's pretty famous so of course it's a must see

Jane Peters  - agreed. I love visiting SF!!

Jeff

Oct 20, 2016 02:25 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

I'm so glad you photographed this one! It must have been in the early 1980's that I went to San Fransico and drove down Lombard Street. It was worse that being a roller coaster ride. I know, I'm no fun when it comes to heights. 

Oct 20, 2016 05:38 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Lombard Street was one of my favorite streets in San Francisco when I lived there some 40 years ago... and of course, an absolute "must see" whenever friends came to visit.

Oct 20, 2016 06:51 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Jeff.  Two months ago my wife and I stood at the top and saw that. The cars were lined up for block waiting to drive down that street. 

Oct 20, 2016 07:20 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Jeff.  My last time seeing Lombard St. saw a tourist get there van stuck trying to make a turn.  They needed to get a crane to lift it out of the street.

Oct 20, 2016 09:49 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jeff. I haven't been to San Francisco in many years but will always remember Lombard Street. Great shot.

Oct 20, 2016 11:20 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Jeff -- I have never personally driven on Lombard Street, in fact I prefer walking or public transportation in San Francisco.  It is an iconic city attraction.  

Oct 21, 2016 01:28 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff it has been many years but I have been there, and could not imagine living on that street :)

Oct 21, 2016 10:06 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Jeff

To be a kid with a skateboard live is good on Lombard Street in San Francisco.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 21, 2016 11:59 AM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

I have only been to that area once in my life, but loved it.. Next time I will have to see that street for myself. LOVE IT!

Oct 21, 2016 12:48 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

San Francisco might have to be one of my next spots! Love it all!

Oct 21, 2016 04:54 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That's a great picture!  I've never been to Lombard St....never been to California at all. Let's hope I get there someday!

Oct 22, 2016 01:35 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Jeff Dowler, I keep wanting to see this street there but always get tie up seeing so much more there.  Hear you are lucky and seeing Beth Atalay soon, lucky you!

 

Oct 22, 2016 01:45 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I've never been to San Francisco, but Lombard Street would definitely top the list of things I want to see. I'm surprised no one from VT has commented about any crooked streets there!

Oct 22, 2016 02:34 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your experience and your photograph. It has been a long time since our last visit to San Francisco.

Oct 22, 2016 02:49 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Thanks for the trip down memory lane Jeff Dowler it has been many years since I saw Lombard Street!

Oct 22, 2016 12:33 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Jeff

I have always loved Lombard Street in SF and I have some videos of photos I took many years ago also!

Oct 22, 2016 02:33 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I took a very similar photo years ago and lined up next to me were many other photographers and tourists doing the same thing. 

Oct 23, 2016 12:16 PM