Columbus Avenue, San Francisco

Name: Columbus Avenue
Address: 556 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, United States
Telephone: +1 415-986-9651

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Columbus Avenue is one of the major streets of San Francisco that runs diagonally through the North Beach and Chinatown areas of San Francisco, California, from Washington and Montgomery Streets by the Transamerica Pyramid to Beach Street near Fisherman's Wharf. This street is home to several notable venues, such as Jack Kerouac Alley, named for poet Jack Kerouac, City Lights Bookstore, Vesuvio Cafe, Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe, and Bimbo's 365 Club. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°48'4"N, 122°24'40"W

Address

556 Columbus AveNortheast San Francisco (North Beach)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415-986-9651

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Columbus Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coit Tower, Bimbo's 365 Club, City Lights Bookstore, Cable Car Museum.

~1520 ftE
Landmark offering 360-degree city views
Coit Tower, San Francisco
8 min walk • Perched atop Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower stands as a distinguished landmark in the vibrant city of San Francisco, United States. This fluted, white concrete column rises 210 feet (64 meters) into the sky, offering panoramic views of the city's sprawling landscape, the...
~1640 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
8 min walk • Step into a time capsule of glitz and glamour at Bimbo's 365 Club, a quintessential San Francisco nightlife institution. Nestled in the heart of the city's North Beach neighborhood, this storied nightclub has been a beacon of entertainment since its inception in 1931.
~1800 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
9 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.
0.4 miS
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
Cable Car Museum, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history and its iconic cable car system, one of the last of its kind in the world. Nestled in the picturesque Nob Hill neighborhood, this museum not only offers a glimpse into...
~1380 ftS
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
7 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...
~580 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
3 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~1830 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Bookshop
Beat Museum, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation.
~300 ftE
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
2 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.
~1570 ftNE
Park
Pioneer Park, San Francisco
8 min walk • Pioneer Park is a 4.89-acre park crowning the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. It was established in 1876 in celebration of the United States Centennial. Prior to establishment of the park, it was the site of the Marine Telegraph Station.
~850 ftSE
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.
~340 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco
2 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Church is a Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Located at 666 Filbert Street, it is directly across from Washington Square and is administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Columbus Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Washington Square, San Francisco (2 min walk), Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco (2 min walk), North Beach, San Francisco (3 min walk), Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Columbus Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Columbus Avenue:

Bus

Powell Street & Filbert Street • Lines: 8 (1 min walk)
Columbus Avenue & Filbert Street • Lines: 30, 91 (1 min walk)

Trolleybus

Columbus Avenue & Filbert Street • Lines: 30 (1 min walk)
Union Street & Columbus Avenue • Lines: 45 (2 min walk)

Tram

Mason Street & Filbert Street (3 min walk)
Mason Street & Union Street (3 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (15 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (15 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (25 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (25 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (25 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (25 min walk)