North Beach
City Lights, Caffe Trieste, Coit Tower, comedy and live music on Columbus Avenue
North Beach has 6 places on the map. It runs from Columbus Avenue and Vallejo Street up to Telegraph Hill and Green Street.
City Lights Booksellers at 261 Columbus Avenue and Caffe Trieste at 601 Vallejo Street sit a few minutes apart on foot. Coit Tower stands above them on Telegraph Hill, reached by Telegraph Hill Boulevard.
Further up Columbus Avenue, Cobb's Comedy Club (915) and Bimbo's 365 Club (1025) both run ticketed shows. Club Fugazi is a short walk away at 678 Green Street.
What to see
Start at City Lights and walk up Vallejo Street to Caffe Trieste. From there Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower are the main climb.
Where to eat and drink
Caffe Trieste serves espresso at 601 Vallejo Street. For an evening out, Cobb's Comedy Club, Bimbo's 365 Club and Club Fugazi each post their own show listings.
Good to know
The hill streets are steep. Venue pages list show times and ticket details, so check them before you go.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Chinatown Ross Alley, Grant Avenue shops, Old St. Mary's and Portsmouth Square 
Nob Hill and Russian Hill Cable Car Museum and Grace Cathedral 
Fisherman's Wharf PIER 39, Alcatraz ferries, the Exploratorium and Hyde Street 
Financial District and Embarcadero Ferry Building, the Exploratorium, Embarcadero Center, Tadich Grill The best of North Beach
Things to do in North Beach
What's on in North Beach
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Mark Danner in conversation with Guy Marzorati Talks and readings
Thu 12 Nov · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike.
15:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
North Beach: SF’s Little Italy Activities
Sat 14 Nov · North Beach
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from North Beach.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Russian Hill Stairways Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Russian Hill Stairways
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill Stairways.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Russian Hill: Architecture and Culture Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Marie Darrieussecq in conversation with Rita Bullwinkel Talks and readings
Wed 18 Nov · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Presentation: Native Stories and Sounds with Paul Steward Activities
Wed 18 Nov · North Beach Branch Library
Presentation listed by San Francisco Public Library at its North Beach Branch location on 2026-11-18, 17:00 to 18:00.
17:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
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Rae Armantrout with Elizabeth Robinson Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
North Beach: SF’s Little Italy Activities
Fri 20 Nov · North Beach
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from North Beach.
14:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Russian Hill: Architecture and Culture Activities
Fri 20 Nov · Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike Activities
Fri 20 Nov · Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Wed 25 Nov · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
North Beach: SF’s Little Italy Activities
Sat 28 Nov · North Beach
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from North Beach.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Russian Hill Stairways Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Russian Hill Stairways
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill Stairways.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Russian Hill: Architecture and Culture Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Of Poetry & Protest: 10th Anniversary Celebration Talks and readings
Mon 30 Nov · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Film: Funeral Parade of Roses, Screening and Discussion Film
Tue 1 Dec · North Beach Branch Library
Film listed by San Francisco Public Library at its North Beach Branch location on 2026-12-01, 17:00 to 19:30.
17:00 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
Julia Harte: Americans Without Borders Talks and readings
Tue 1 Dec · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Wed 2 Dec · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Panel Discussion: We Live In Public Talks and readings
Thu 3 Dec · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Russian Hill: Architecture and Culture Activities
Fri 4 Dec · Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike Activities
Fri 4 Dec · Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
North Beach: SF’s Little Italy Activities
Sat 5 Dec · North Beach
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from North Beach.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Russian Hill Stairways Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Russian Hill Stairways
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill Stairways.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
D. Leah Steinberg in conversation with Harry Duncan Talks and readings
Tue 8 Dec · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Film: The Count of Monte Cristo, Screening and Discussion Film
Tue 8 Dec · North Beach Branch Library
Film listed by San Francisco Public Library at its North Beach Branch location on 2026-12-08, 17:00 to 19:30.
17:00 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Wed 9 Dec · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Last of the Bohemians: The Life and Work of Steve Dalachinsky Talks and readings
Thu 10 Dec · City Lights Booksellers
Author reading or discussion held in the store at City Lights Booksellers on Columbus Avenue.
19:00 · Map · Source: City Lights, Green Apple, Book Passage, The Booksmith, City Arts and Lectures
Coit Tower Murals Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Coit Tower Murals
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Coit Tower Murals.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
North Beach: SF’s Little Italy Activities
Sat 12 Dec · North Beach
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from North Beach.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Russian Hill: Architecture and Culture Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Live music in North Beach
- Cobb's Comedy Club 23 upcoming gigs
- Bimbo's 365 Club 14 upcoming gigs
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