An independent bookstore, gathering place, and cultural landmark, City Lights made a name for itself decades back by publishing some of the last century’s most influential poetry — including Allen Ginsberg’s seminal Howl and Frank O’Hara’s Lunch Poems. Browse the bookshelves and take your spoils to a tiny table at the bar next door — Vesuvio Cafe — for the perfect North Beach hang.
261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
North Beach
415-362-8193
Website
1100 Market Street
(Entrance at 45 McAllister St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Front Desk: 1 (415) 735 7777
Reservations: 1 (888) 730 4299
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