Presidio Literary Arts

With three floors stocked with over 60,000 new books to browse and shop, Alexander Book Co. is a full-service independent bookstore, conveniently located... More about Alexander Book Co.

Argonaut Book Shop specializes in the history of California, Western Americana, Western Exploration, Pacific Voyages, Rare Literature, and Illustrated... More about Argonaut Book Shop

Borders downtown location is a megastore in every sense of the word. Three stories of books, one complete floor of music and if that's not enough, a cafe... More about Borders Books (Union Square)

Swing by this place if you're looking for rare, vintage collectors paperbacks or novelty books.

McDonald's Books carries over 1 Million books, magazines, records and videos in various subjects. They also carry out of print and hard to find books... More about Mcdonalds Bookshop

Workshop and reading group moderated by Yves Moralex. Topics change monthly, so check the schedule for current information. Bring selected poems on the... More about Mechanix Poets

Housed downtown in a landmark 1906 building near Union Square, the historic Monticello Inn offers guests the gracious atmosphere and style of Thomas Jefferson's... More about Monticello Inn

This group, which offers supportive critiques and feedback, has been meeting for many years, and originally started in the old SF Public Library. The... More about San Francisco Writing Workshop

William Stout specializes in architectural, hard to find (foreign and domestic), and out of print selections. They also have a good selection of art,... More about William Stout