Independent bookshop · 1501 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Bookshops in San Francisco
The Atlas lists 59 independent bookshops in San Francisco, 7 of them selling secondhand books. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.9 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · 226 Powell Street, San Francisco
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Independent bookshop · 38 Waverly Place, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Independent bookshop · 548 Castro Street, San Francisco 94114
Independent bookshop · 804 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Independent bookshop · 2141 Mission Street, San Francisco 94110
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Independent bookshop · 513 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
Independent bookshop · 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Independent bookshop · 1846 Union Street, San Francisco
Independent bookshop · 680 2nd Street, San Francisco
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Independent bookshop · 332 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Independent bookshop · 1237 Noriega Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
Independent bookshop · 2181 Union Street, San Francisco
Independent bookshop · 907 Post Street, San Francisco
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Independent bookshop · 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco
Independent bookshop · 751 Jackson Street, San Francisco
Art
Independent bookshop · 320 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127
Comics
Independent bookshop · 80 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127
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Music
Bookshop questions: San Francisco
- How many bookshops are listed in San Francisco?
The Atlas currently lists 59 active bookshops in San Francisco. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in San Francisco?
7 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in San Francisco?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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