Discover the Charm of Russian Hill-Macondray Lane Historic District

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from any location in the San Francisco Peninsula, head north on US-101 or I-280 toward San Francisco. As you approach the city, follow signs for the Golden Gate Bridge. Once in San Francisco, take the exit for Lombard Street and head east. Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue, and then turn left onto Francisco Street. Continue until you reach the intersection with Hyde Street, where you can find street parking (note that parking can be limited and may incur costs). From there, it's a short walk to Macondray Lane, which is located just off of Hyde Street.

• Public Transportation

  To use public transportation, take the Caltrain to the San Francisco Station. From there, you can catch the Muni bus line 30 (Stockton) or line 45 (Union/Stockton) to reach the Russian Hill area. Alight at the intersection of Hyde Street and Lombard Street. From this stop, walk up Hyde Street until you reach Macondray Lane. Alternatively, you can take the Muni F Line (Historic Streetcar) which runs along the Embarcadero, and then transfer to the Powell-Hyde cable car line to reach the area. The total fare for Muni is $3.00 for adults.

• Walking

  If you are already in the Fisherman’s Wharf area or near Pier 39, you can walk to the Russian Hill-Macondray Lane Historic District. Head east along Beach Street, then turn left onto Hyde Street. Continue walking north on Hyde Street until you reach Macondray Lane. This is a scenic walk with beautiful views of the bay, and it should take about 20-30 minutes depending on your pace.