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North Beach
Top 10 Points of Interest
North Beach — Little Italy
San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood is also known as "Little
Italy." Filled with cozy Italian restaurants,
outdoor
cafés and coffee houses, unique shops, bustling Broadway
nightclubs and bars, it's no wonder that North Beach is one of
the city's
most
popular
hangouts — and a great place for people-watching :)
North Beach
Top 10 Points of Interest
1. North Beach Restaurants,
Outdoor
Cafés & Coffee Houses
North Beach is one of our favorite San Francisco hang-outs, especially
at night.
We love dining here, particularly when entertaining family, friends,
out-of-town guests and business associates.
Click
here to check out our favorite North Beach Restaurants
and Cafes — along with others that have been recommended to
us
2. Saints Peter & Paul
Church
Visit Saints Peter & Paul
Church — a historic landmark that dates
back to 1884. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio had their wedding
pictures taken here after their City Hall wedding. The church is
located at Washington Square Park.
3. Washington Square Park
This tranquil grassy park is located in Washington
Square, in the heart of North Beach. The park, lined with
Italian restaurants
and coffee houses, is frequented by tourists and locals alike
— it's a fun place to hang-out, relax, and people-watch.
4. City Lights Book Store
Co-founded by poet/painter Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1953,
City Lights
is a landmark independent bookstore and publisher that specializes in World Literature,
the
Arts, and Progressive Politics. City Lights is located at 261 Columbus Avenue.
More Info on City Lights
5.
Coit Tower and
Coit Tower
Murals
Coit Tower sits atop Telegraph Hill in
the heart of San Francisco, near North Beach. The 210-ft. tower
offers magnificent views of the city.
Coit Tower Murals, protected as a historical treasure, can be
viewed inside the first floor of Coit Tower — the murals
depict working life in 1930s California.
More Info on Coit Tower
"Little
Italy and North Beach Walking Tour" and FUN SF Walking
Tours
"FUN
Chinatown Walking
Tours"
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Fun North Beach
Walking Tours
"Little
Italy and North Beach Walking Tour" and FUN SF Walking Tours
6.
Beach Blanket Babylon
Beach Blanket Babylon is a "must-see" San Francisco
Musical Extravaganza. It's the
longest-running, biggest Hit Musical Review in theater history.
And when you see it, you'll know why — it's one-of a-kind
and you'll talk about this show for years!
More Info on Beach Blanket Babylon
7. Broadway Nightclubs & Bars
This popular
San Francisco hot spot features a variety of Nightclubs, Restaurants
and Bars. The action starts after 10pm at most of these Hot
Clubs. Expect long lines, especially on weekends.
8. Broadway Adult Entertainment
Broadway — famous for it's adult entertainment in the 60's — still
boasts a thriving nightlife.
Check out the adult shops along Broadway — it's
a fun place for window-shopping...or to pick up those "hard-to-find" personal
items :)
Ladies-Only
Tours of North Beach Gentlemen's Clubs
Couples Tours of North Beach Gentlemen's Clubs
9. Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus Avenue
415-421-2337
This popular Italian North Beach Deli — a San Francisco institution — has
been around "forever." Stop by and pick up a gourmet made-to-order
focaccia sandwich or picnic lunch-to-go and — the
deli carries a fantastic selection of imported cheeses,
meats (wonderful prosciutto and salami), fine wines and more... The place
is always crowded, but it's worth the wait :)
10. Cobb's Comedy Club
For over 20 years, Cobb's Comedy Club has been one
of the top clubs in the country for stand-up comedy.
Catch one of
these fun Comedy Shows during your next visit to San Francisco.
Cobb's Comedy Club is located at 915 Columbus Avenue, just
north of Lombard
street.
More Info on Cobb's Comedy Club
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North Beach
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