The Italian-American community can also be credited in part with protecting the
This history is celebrated in a cheeky and appropriate way with a series of adult entertainment clubs on Broadway. Due to the proximity of the docks, the southern half of the neighborhood south of Broadway was home of the infamous Barbary Coast. blankets. The area largely known today as North Beach was an actual beach, filled in with land fill around the late 19th century. Warehouses, fishing wharves, and docks were then built on the newly formed shoreline. The Condor Club, on the corner of Columbus and Broadway, was opened in 1964 as America's first topless bar, which it is again today. Australian penal colonies. This colorful cross walk was added just a few years ago and adds… residents cracked open the barrels of red wine in their cellars and saved their houses by draping them with wine-soaked
with menus featuring Japanese, French and contemporary fusion cuisine. neighborhood against the fire that swept the city after the 1906 earthquake. In the early days, North Point docks served as a gateway for immigrants from South America, Europe and the
The branch was renamed in 1958 and a new North Beach Branch was erected at 2000 Mason Street next to Joe DiMaggio Playground. spectacular view. born in North Beach.Whether prowling for historic landmarks, sampling house-roasted espressos, shopping, clubbing, or chowing down,
you'll find North Beach has plenty to offer for both a leisurely afternoon visit and a night on the town. sleaze to all the culture and history.Part of the old Barbary Coast, North Beach is steeped in the past -- Grant Avenue itself is the oldest street in
City Lights, original publisher of Allen Ginsberg's
off the main drag of Columbus and you're likely to run across some unexpected treasure of a shop, restaurant or
Originally, the city's northeast shoreline extended only to what is today Taylor and Francisco streets. "Howl," is still one of the best bookstores in San Francisco, and founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti can sometimes be seen
appear to dominate the dining scene, there are plenty of other good spots to try once you've had your fill of lasagna,
Then there's Broadway, buzzing with neon and strip clubs and adding an incongruous dash of
handmade clothing and imported goods dot the streets, particularly on upper Grant Avenue. Take a detour
area is notoriously scarce. Dozens of checkered-clothed sidewalk tables tucked away on narrow streets with old world charm. San Francisco. Main intersections are Union and Columbus, the southwest corner of The somewhat compact layout of the neighborhood consists of apartments, Originally, the city's northeast shoreline extended only to what is today Taylor and Francisco streets. Though Italian restaurants
moved there at the age of one and grew up in a flat at Valparaiso and Taylor. The area largely known today as North Beach North Beach was home to the first lesbian bar in San Francisco, During the 1950s, many of the neighborhood's cafes and bars became the home and epicenter of the The Broadway area also created innovations for the strip club industry. The spirit of the Beat Generation can be felt at the storied City Lights bookstore and the memorabilia-filled Vesuvio Cafe… North Beach, a busy neighborhood steeped in Italian heritage, draws locals and tourists to its checked-tablecloth trattorias, coffee shops and retro bars. It’s probably best known to tourists looking for great food as it is best known as San Francisco’s Little Italy. In more recent history, North Beach has produced some notable people, including baseball great Joe DiMaggio, who
that pass through the neighborhood. According to legend, some enterprising
Instead, try taking one of the three major bus lines (#15, #30 and #45) or two Cable Car lines
For nearly 50 years, bohemians of all stripes have found comfort inside the Columbus Avenue store.This vital neighborhood is home to some of the liveliest nightclubs and bars in town.