Russian Hill/Hyde Street
Now: On foot is the only way to really see Russian Hill - the stairways and alleys and up-close views of the many incredible residences tell the story of how grand and charming this neighborhood really is. Yes, it has Lombard Street and the Hyde Street cable car, but it's also got Macondray Lane and the views from Ina Coolbrith Park.
Then: A small cemetary was discovered at the top of the hill by settlers during the mid-1800s, which contained grave markers of members of the "Russian-American Company". This story is related on a plaque at Vallejo Street where it hits a small park between Jones and Taylor.
How To Get There: The Hyde Street Cable Car goes directly through here, but most riders are on their way to or from Fisherman's Wharf, and not about to get off mid-ride. At least not until Lombard Street. It's possible to walk from North Beach (or take the 41 or 45 Union Street), but you'll be going up and over a hill. For driving, the best bet is to try to park somewhere around Clay or Sacramento Street, east of Polk Street, and then walk up Hyde Street.
Russian Hill Place
Intersection of Jones and Vallejo Streets, near walkway up to park near Russian Hill Place
Residences on Vallejo Street in Russian Hill
Park on Vallejo Street between Jones and Taylor Streets
Russian Hill plaque, at park on Vallejo Street
Bay View from park on Vallejo Street in Russian Hill
East view of bay from park at Vallejo Street
View from park at Vallejo Street
Stairway in the steep sidewalk on Broadway at Taylor Street
Stairs leading up to Vallejo Street from Taylor Street
Intersection of Taylor and Vallejo Streets, at entrance to Ina Coolbrith Park
Plaque at entrance to Ina Coolbrith Park
Stairway in Ina Coolbrith Park
View of Alcatraz from the northwest corner of Ina Coolbrith Park
City view from Ina Coolbrith Park
Walking path in Ina Coolbrith Park
East view from stairway in Ina Coolbrith Park
Hyde Street near Jackson Street in Russian Hill
Hyde Street Bistro, on Hyde Street at Jackson Street in Russian Hill
Frascati Restaurant on Hyde Street at Green Street
Amarena Italian Restaurant, on Larkin Street at Green Street
Hyde Street at Pacific Avenue in Russian Hill
1550 Hyde Cafe and Wine Bar
Nook Cafe on Hyde Street at Jackson Street
Zarzuela Spanish and Tapas Bar, on Hyde Street at Union Street
Searchlight Market on Hyde Street
Sushi Okoze on Hyde Street
Swensen's Ice Cream on Hyde Street at Union Street
Garden house on Hyde Street in Russian Hill
Entrance to Sterling Park at Lombard Street and Larkin Street in Russian Hill
Inside Sterling Park, looking west
Tennis Courts in Sterling Park
Stairway inside Sterling Park
Looking west over Larkin Street from Sterling Park
Walking path in Sterling Park
Visitors to the crooked section of Lombard Street, looking down from the top
At the top of the crooked section of Lombard Street, between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets
At the bottom of Lombard Street, at Leavenworth Street
People take pictures of each other at Lombard Street
View from the top of Lombard Street at Hyde Street
East view from Hyde Street at Greenwich Street
Looking down toward the bay from Hyde Street, near Francisco Street
View north toward the bay, from Jones Street
Macondray Lane, between Jones and Taylor Streets, near Union Street
Stairway leading down from Macondray Lane to Taylor Street
Foot of Green Street Stairway at Taylor Street
Francisco Street at Leavenworth Street
Mini park on Hyde Street
Hyde Street at Green Street
Cable Car on Hyde Street near Francisco Street
Reservoir at Russian Hill Park at Hyde and Francisco Streets
Fence enclosing the reservoir at Russian Hill Park
Steps leading down from Larkin Street at Russian Hill Park
View across Bay Street from Russian Hill Park
The bottom of Russian Hill Park, bordering Bay Street
Fay Park on Leavenworth Street at Chestnut Street
Gazebo in Fay Park
- Russian Hill info on other sites
- Russian Hill on Wikipedia
- Lombard Street on Wikipedia
- Tales of the City on Wikipedia
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