The Russian Hill neighborhood is usually defined as between Van Ness and Columbus Avenue, Broadway and Fisherman's Wharf. The name comes from the early Russian explorers who had a settlement here, complete with graveyard at the top of what is now Vallejo Street.

The neighborhood has been home to Mark Twain, Jack London, Frank Norris, Ambrose Bierce, Bret Harte, Willis Polk and Jack Kerouc. While primarily a residential neighborhood, it also has the popular "crookedest street" of Lombard, and some of the best views of the bay.

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