Fantastic collection of books including many hard to find titles. Home of the Beats. 'A literary Meeting Place' since 1953. They also publish books, run a foundation to encourage reading and literacy and hold regular events and readings. The sort of bookshop to spend time browsing, reading and generally enjoying the atmosphere. Open daily until midnight. As a bonus it's just a short walk away from Francis Ford Coppola's Cafe Zoetrope, well worth a visit. If you like the Beats and you can't make San Francisco try Albion Beatnik Bookshop in Oxford.

www.citylights.com/
261 Columbus Avenue at Broadway (North Beach)
San Francisco, California 94133
Tel (415) 362-8193

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It's a quirky B&B in the heart of Castro - the gay and lesbian district in San Francisco. Everybody is welcome and the breakfasts are divine. Rooms are clean with beautiful views. Each decorated with a kind of funky 70s style.

www.innoncastro.com

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The Green Tortoise Hostel in North Beach San Francisco has a lovely, separate cottage just down the street with sunny, private rooms, its own kitchen, DVD stash and internet access. The hostel puts on a bagel breakfast, entertainment every night, and organises trails across country on the Green Tortoise bus. The cottage is friendly, cosy and allows you to dip in and out of the hostel social life.

www.greentortoise.com/san-francisco-hostel/index.php
Broadway, North Beach.

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Although strictly not a B&B the San Remo is a little oasis in this stunning city. The abundance of cafe's and coffee shops right outside the door mean that you can choose a different breakfast every day or just stick to your favourite! The hotel is in a European pensionne style, the rooms are elegantly furnished and oh so quiet and serene. Bathrooms are shared but clean as a whistle and very sumptuous, most rooms have a sink too. Staff are supremely helpful and it's possibly the best value for money I have ever experienced.

www.sanremo.com

2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 776-8688 (800) 352-7366

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