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Ferry Building MarketplacevsLombard Street
Both are endorsed by experts. Overall, Ferry Building Marketplace scores slightly better than Lombard Street. Ferry Building Marketplace comes in at #9 in San Francisco with praise from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Where and Condé Nast Traveler.
Ferry Building Marketplace
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
National Geographic
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
One Ferry Building, The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
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"The jewel of the Embarcadero, erected in 1896, is topped by a 230-foot clock tower modeled after the campanile of the cathedral in Seville, Spain." Full review
Top Choice
"Hedonism is alive and well at this transit hub turned gourmet emporium, where foodies happily miss their ferries slurping local oysters and bubbly." Full review
1 Star
"A hugely successful renovation, completed in 2003, has brought this long-neglected landmark back into the spotlight as an airy gourmet retail and restaurant complex." Full review
"Come to the iconic Ferry Building Farmers Market every Saturday to try produce and some of the city's most delicious prepared foods." Full review
"Even if you miss the famed farmers’ market held here every Saturday, there are plenty of other reasons to swing by the beautifully refurbished 1898 Ferry Building." Full review
"Foodie's paradise in restored 1898 building on the Embarcadero; restaurants and stores specialize in local seafood, wine, cheese, bread, chocolate, and produce." Full review
"The historic, renovated ferry terminal at the foot of Market Street is now a world-class food market with more than 40 shops and restaurants featuring some of the area’s most prized artisanal treats." Full review
"This centrally located landmark is packed with some of the city's favorite food purveyors." Full review
"Gain additional context inside and outside the Ferry Building by booking an Edible Excursions private tour...your guide will also illuminate aspects of the 120-year-old Ferry Building" Full review
10.0
"Attention all foodies: this delectable attraction needs to be at the top of your San Francisco to-do list." Full review
Lombard Street
Fodor's
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Where
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
San Francisco, CA 94109
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"The block-long "Crookedest Street in the World" makes eight switchbacks down the east face of Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth streets." Full review
"Known as "the world's crookedest street," it is packed with tourist cars on weekends, but fun to ride down on a bike!"
3 Stars
"Among San Francisco's most photographed tourist attractions, the 1000 block of Lombard Street boasts eight switchbacks in its one-block descent." Full review
"Eight hairpin switchbacks and the downward pitch of the so-called “crookedest street in the world” have made this block a must-drive for visitors." Full review
"The street has received much attention in popular media such as in Alfred Hitchock’s Vertigo, the Simpsons, and an episode of Myth Busters Among Others." Full review
24.0
"Fans of zigging and zagging and charming thoroughfares will appreciate Lombard Street, an exceptionally crooked street in northern San Francisco. Victorian mansions line the street" Full review
"Known (erroneously) as the "crookedest street in the world," this whimsically winding block of Lombard Street draws thousands of visitors each year." Full review
"You’ve seen its eight switchbacks in a thousand photographs." Full review