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City Lights Bookstore
Bookstore
Chinatown, San Francisco
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and SF Weekly recommend this place
"... (app) called The Beat Generation and visit City Lights to learn some history..."(4 Tips)
"Buy a book by Allen Ginsberg and other Beat writers!"(4 Tips)
"Poetry room upstairs is unique"(4 Tips)
"1953 by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Peter D. Martin"(3 Tips)
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Danny SauterApril 24, 2012Put down your Kindle and read a book here the way things were meant to be read.
robb wongJune 24, 2013Parada obligatoria en el tour literario de San Francisco. Después de estar viendo los libros, vale la pena tomarse una cerveza enfrente, en el bar Vesuvio, lugar al q solían ir Kerouac y los beatniks
Juliana SaaOctober 7, 2019Un lugar lleno de nostalgia y buena literatura. Caminar por Culumbus St., tomarte un trago en el Vesuvio y luego ir a la biblioteca.
Rodrigo KanayamaJanuary 22, 2015Excelente livraria. Muita variedade, bons títulos e ótima classificação. Melhor que as grandes redes, com certeza.
Priscilla BulnesFebruary 22, 2016Legendaria librería, no dejes de visitar el Poetry Room y su sección de Literatura Beat.
melMay 28, 2015Pequeña, atiborrada de libros, con gran variedad... ¡perfecta! además de tener su propia editorial publicando escritores locales
Francois PichardAugust 1, 2012Baladez vous dans les étages et les rayons de cette boutique culte ; vous pouvez même en profiter pr acheter un livre (soyons fou ;) )
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City Lights Bookstore
261 Columbus Ave (at Broadway)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco Designated Landmark #228
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(415) 362-8193
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- 9.3
"Unique offerings of books: some intriguing, some hipster. Used book prices are fair. Support your local business!"
Angelica W - 9.1
"I always go to the one in NY but this is bigger and have a lot more of unique pieces, it is a must to go..."
Alberto J S Moreau D - 8.7
"Beautiful store! Well-stocked and organized. Great selection of vintage paperbacks."
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"Great low-key bar! Cheap and good drinks, good music, and eclectic atmosphere and ambiance"
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Brenda M. - 8.9
"A MUST-SEE when visiting San Francisco! You have to wait for some minutes but it's worth it! I recommend this on your first day because it will you provide you with a 360-degree great overview!"
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