The Streets of San Francisco
Categorized in California
Ah, San Francisco! This city of winding streets, steep hills, and colorful neighborhoods. Walking its streets is like embarking on an urban roller coaster, with tight turns, steep climbs, and dizzying descents.
But don't worry, even if you get lost, you'll always end up finding something interesting to discover because every street holds treasures.
The Art of Navigating the Hills
In San Francisco, every street seems to have a steeper slope than the last.
Walking the streets of this city is a bit like hiking.
But don't be discouraged - once you reach the top, the panoramic view of the bay will certainly be worth it.
The Iconic Cable Cars
San Francisco's famous cable cars are iconic, but they can surprise pedestrians trying to cross the city streets.
Beware of the shrill bells, especially if you have your eyes glued to your smartphone screen: The golden rule is to look both ways before crossing!
We rode a portion of the city on a cable car and found the experience great. And most importantly, it's less tiring than climbing some of the steep streets.
Getting Lost in the City's Maze
The streets of San Francisco are a real maze where it's fun to get lost.
Getting lost in the streets of San Francisco, that's where all the adventure lies!
Among the city's most iconic streets, there's Lombard Street, Steiner Street, and Market Street.
Lombard Street: The Most Photogenic
Lombard Street, undoubtedly San Francisco's most mythical street, the most photographed, the most famous in the world. Its peculiarity is that over 180 meters long, the street is extremely steep and has 8 turns! It's the crookedest street in the USA!
Market Street: Terminus
This street is ideal for cable car and tram enthusiasts because this is where the terminus of the two historic lines is located.
This street is also known for its numerous gatherings and celebrations. It's somewhat compared to the Champs-Elysées in Paris or Fifth Avenue in New York.
Steiner Street: The Painted Ladies or Seven Sisters
This street is mainly known for its row of 7 colorful Victorian houses in exceptional condition.
In fact, these houses survived the great San Francisco Earthquake that occurred in 1906.
