In 1956 founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti published Alan Ginsberg's beatnik classic poem "Howl", and faced obscenity charges for it. In a landmark ruling, the poem was protected by the First Amendment.
The employee recommendations are always really interesting. They write little blurbs underneath too that make it personal.
Take a classic San Francisco picture with the Painted Ladies in the foreground and the tall buildings downtown in the background
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery by renting a bicycle and biking across the Golden Gate bridge. If you have time, continue to Sausalito, a picturesque community with amazing views.
Go to Ina Coolbrith Park. Grab a seat on the benches on the lower horizontal path. Enjoy one of the best vistas of downtown San Francisco in the entire city. Day or night. Catch a full moon arisin.
If you're a Disney fan and/or into drawing and animation -- you'll find this a hidden treasure of history and inspiration.
go downstairs in the (free) cable car museum and watch the cables run!
It's more american than apple pie but that doesn't make it any less glamorous! Fear the beard and root on the Giants tonight by the Bay in one of the most beautiful ballparks in the world.
The Japanese Tea Garden is over 100 years old and one of the most serene spots in the city.
The egg custard tarts here are the best & rival those found in Hong Kong. It’s worth the wait to get a hold of these buttery delicious treats. Just don’t make the mistake of only getting one! - Fiona
A little know place where you can learn a great deal about the history of the Golden State.
Check out the awesome antique mechanical games at Musee Mechanique. Also, killer vintage arcade games: Spy Hunter, Moon Patrol, Star Wars & Addams Family pinball rule.
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! If you're in San Francisco, it would be illegal not to stop in and get your sugar on. The workers are friendly and you feel like a kid in a candy store...
View San Francisco from an incredible vantage point. Take photos and somebody you love.
