Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco

Name: Jack Kerouac Alley
Address: Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco, United States

#217 among attractions in San Francisco

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Jack Kerouac Alley, formerly Adler Alley or Adler Place, is a one-way alleyway in San Francisco, California, that connects Grant Avenue in Chinatown, and Columbus Avenue in North Beach. The alley is named after Jack Kerouac, a Beat Generation writer who used to frequent the pub and bookstore adjacent to the alley. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°47'51"N, 122°24'25"W

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Jack Kerouac AlleyNortheast San Francisco (Chinatown)San Francisco United States

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Jack Kerouac Alley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Lights Bookstore, Transamerica Pyramid, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, North Beach.

~120 ftE
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
1 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~1420 ftSE
Unique, triangular skyscraper
Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic structure piercing the skyline of San Francisco, stands as a testament to innovative architectural design. This pyramid-shaped skyscraper, reaching a height of 260 meters, was completed in 1972 and quickly became one of the most...
~1480 ftW
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Church stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage within the city's diverse tapestry. This historic church, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, is situated in...
~1470 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
8 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~340 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Bookshop
Beat Museum, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation.
~1510 ftNW
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
8 min walk • Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks.
~900 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
~1140 ftSE
Park, Playground
Portsmouth Square, San Francisco
6 min walk • Portsmouth Square, formerly known as Portsmouth Plaza, and originally known as Plaza de Yerba Buena, or simply La Plaza, is a one-block plaza in Chinatown, San Francisco, California.
~1000 ftSW
Church
Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco
5 min walk • Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America.
~790 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
4 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.
~1810 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Old Ship Saloon, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Old Ship Saloon is a historic bar dating back to the California gold rush when it operated out of the side of a ship run aground until the wreckage was buried and the current structure was built on top of it. It is located at 298 Pacific Avenue in the Jackson Square neighborhood of San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jack Kerouac Alley open?

Jack Kerouac Alley is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Jack Kerouac Alley?

Nearby attractions include Beat Museum, San Francisco (2 min walk), Ma-Tsu Temple, San Francisco (3 min walk), Jackson Street, San Francisco (3 min walk), National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Jack Kerouac Alley by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jack Kerouac Alley:

Bus

Pacific Avenue & Grant Avenue • Lines: 12 (1 min walk)
Broadway & Stockton Street • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Stockton Street & Pacific Avenue • Lines: 30, 45 (3 min walk)
Clay Street & Grant Avenue • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Tram

Powell Street & Jackson Street (6 min walk)
Washington Street & Powell Street (7 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (17 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (17 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (17 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (17 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate B • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (20 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (23 min walk)