Barbary Coast: Basking in SF’s Glowing Literary Lights

Name: Barbary Coast: Basking in SF’s Glowing Literary Lights
Brand: VoiceMap
SKU: 564
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (38 reviews)
Author: Joan

(38 reviews)

San Francisco, California audio tour: Barbary Coast: Basking in SF’s Glowing Literary Lights

This is a 1.1mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

San Francisco, California

The United States

$7.99

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About the Tour

This route meanders through a beautifully preserved corner of San Francisco. Through North Beach, the home of the beats, punks and jazz to Jackson Square where Gold Miners came to weigh gold, carouse and sleep.

Tour Producer

Joan Gelfand

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I'm the author of three widely reviewed poetry collections and an award winning chapbook of short fiction. My work has appeared in over 100 national and international literary journal and anthologies. I received my MFA from Mills College in Oakland, Ca. and I'm the Poetry Editor for the “J,” a member of the National Book Critics Circle and blog for the Huffington Post. “The Ferlinghetti School of Poetics,” a poetry film, was featured in the 4th Annual Video Poetry Festival in Athens, Greece and many local venues. I have been on the faculty of the San Francisco Writer’s Conference since 2012.

http://joangelfand.com

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Location 1

Start of route and introduction

Hi! My name is Joan and I’ve been a San Francisco resident for many years. I’m a poet and author and I’m excited to show you my secret spots. I hope you enjoy!

You should be standing on the southeast corner and notice City Lights Books to your left and “The Condor” across t... Read More

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Major Landmarks

City Lights Books
The Beat Museum
Jackson Square Historic District
Neibaum Coppola

Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
553-549 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Total distance

2km
Final location
540 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Distance back to start location

24.19m

Directions to Starting Point

The route begins at the corner of Columbus and Broadway. The intersection may be reached by taking BART to Montgomery Street and walking east on Montgomery, or by MUNI bus. Check www.muni.org for bus routes.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Stop at City Lights Books, Cafe Vesuvio, The Beat Museum, Neibaum Coppola, Cafe Pucchini and Stella Bakery.

Best time of day

Daytime is lovely because of the bay views, but evening is magical. The cafes are bustling and the bookstores and bars offer both ticketed and free jazz, poetry readings and other entertainment.

Precautions

No particular precautions. North Beach is a safe area.

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