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City Lights Bookstore
Bookstore
Chinatown, San Francisco
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"... (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)
"OMG. Absolutely worth it for beat generation fans."(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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- 9.1
"Possibly the best bookstore in San Francisco. Clear layout, peaceful atmosphere and useful recommendations from a friendly and knowledgeable team. Also offers a cute selection of cards and gifts."
Rachel - 9.0
"Wide selection of Japanese books, new and paperback (but seemingly less selection of late). The downstairs manga collection is impressive."
Russell L - 8.2
"Great staff recommendations and a large children's section with space to sit and enjoy a few stories. Also a pretty decent toy selection."
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- 8.7
"Great spot with an awesome beer selection. Second floor is perfect for small groups or date night!"
Amanda Thau - 8.2
"Incredible apple-caramel pie & excellent coffee (we had the Italian roast drip) in a authentic atmosphere."
Arne Cla - 8.8
"I went here years ago. I want to go back. It was amazing. The views of my most favorite city were stunning here. I absolutely love San Francisco."
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