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City note 13 · Books + music

City Lights Booksellers

A living literary institution where the browse still feels connected to the city outside.

261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Open map

Go for the shelves, then let North Beach turn one stop into a long walk.

Good for
Visitors · Daytime
Time
45 min – 2 hr
Cost
$
Plan
Walk in

Check current hours or programming before crossing the city

Jack Kerouac Alley and a North Beach wander

Checked August 9, 2026 against the place's official site

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