WEST PORTAL: Bookshop West Portal has been a neighborhood go-to place for over 14 years for adult and children’s books, games, and puzzles. They’re one of the sponsors for the major San Francisco Writers’ Conference, a large industry event held at the Embarcadero Hyatt, but their physical presence is relatively unassuming and friendly. The owners regularly donate children’s books to schools and local nonprofits and the place is known for being organized and full of curated staff recommendations from people who have actually read the books. They host fairly big-name authors for a neighborhood shop, including Lin Manuel-Miranda and Lisa See.
These places won’t necessarily be in tourist guides for San Francisco but are all worth a visit for day-trippers near the neighborhoods. Enjoy the local vibes of each of the city’s local areas and cultures!
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