San Francisco - North Beach
North Beach - a misleading name if ever there was one, there is definitely no beach here now - is one of the liveliest parts of San Francisco; its streets throng with immigrant peoples from all corners of the globe.
San Francisco's nightclub and discoland is reached by continuing north along Grant Avenue, the main street running through Chinatown.
San Francisco's nightclub and discoland is reached by continuing north along Grant Avenue, the main street running through Chinatown.
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North Beach starts beyond Columbus Avenue and Broadway.
During the day this is a great place to people watch, enjoy a cup of coffee, have lunch, or stroll the streets. There are various eclectic shops and often some sort of spontaneous street side entertainment. The area has a very fun feel to it. Ice cream shops, cafes, and all kinds of restaurants line the streets. The area is busy day and night and is popular with families or individuals.
North Beach can also be a convenient place to stay, being in the heart of everything. It lies between Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf.
During the day this is a great place to people watch, enjoy a cup of coffee, have lunch, or stroll the streets. There are various eclectic shops and often some sort of spontaneous street side entertainment. The area has a very fun feel to it. Ice cream shops, cafes, and all kinds of restaurants line the streets. The area is busy day and night and is popular with families or individuals.
North Beach can also be a convenient place to stay, being in the heart of everything. It lies between Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf.
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North Beach Museum
The North Beach Museum in San Francisco contains a photographic record and artifacts from the area including a 1930 photo of three New York Yankees from San Francisco including Joe DiMaggio.
San Francisco Art Institute
The San Francisco Art Institute was founded in 1871 and is a premier school of contemporary art. Housed in a Spanish Colonial building built in 1926, the galleries display art by students as well as offering workshops and lectures.
San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133-2299
United States
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133-2299
United States
Phone 1 (415) 771-7020
Fax 1 (415) 749-4590
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
