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It's funny.. I lived in the bay area for many years. I drove to SF quite often but I can't say that I have ever driven down Lombard. I would have thought that it was at least a littel bit longer then that but I assume it is much more dramatic then that picture shows if you consider the angle of the road.

I wonder what kind of people actually live on that street. It must be a little annoying having tourists want to drive by your house all the time. Maybe that is why I never went looking for Lombard, out of respect for the people who lived there.

I heard it was closed off at 1 point, I am not sure if it still is but from that picture it looks like parking could be a problem for the home owners dumb enough to pay big bucks to live there.

I drove down Lombard street on Thursday night on my way back to Michigan. I arrived in S.F. around 7, and my flight didn't leave until 10:30, so I had some time to kill.

It is a one way street, and it's the slope that makes it so daunting - to get up the hill, you go up at what seems like a 45 degree angle for 3 blocks - then you wind back down in one block. It's a fun drive!

Hey Joel,

I was wondering if you took a spin around Lombard on your recent trip. This would be an insane place for someone driving standard with a weak clutch!

Hi Collin,

I dunno...if I lived there I'd turn it into a profitable venture to compensate for the assumedly extraordinary prices...and charge people for a visitor's fee for things like history. :)