Travel Reference
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Chronicle Books
San Francisco's best known publisher shows off its most interesting
titles, many of which ar e for kids.
101 4th St., Gr ound Floor.
&
415/369-6271;
680 2nd St.
&
415/537-4200;
1846 Union St.
&
415/345-8435.
www.chroniclebooks.com.
City Lights Bookstore
The most famous bookstor e in the B ay Area, Lawrence
Ferlinghetti's landmark shop dates back to 1953 and the bir th of the B eat movement.
Bring your kids in to get a feel for an authentic book-lo ver's den and to absorb a bit of
history.
261 Columbus Ave.
&
415/362-8193.
www.citilights.com.
The Collector's Cave
(see listing under “Toys.”)
Comic Outpost
Comic books, sports and fantasy cards, and models are the draw to
get y ou out into this S unset District shop.
2381 Ocean Ave.
&
415/337-6754.
www.comic
outpost.net.
Cover to Cover Booksellers
This little bookstore sold so many copies of the first
two Harry Potter books that J. K. R owling did a book signing and r eading here, much
to the delight of ev ery child in N oe Valley.
1307 Castro St.
&
415/282-8080.
www.coverto
coversf.com.
Educational Exchange
Mostly teachers shop her e, but parents can also stop b y to
pick up workbooks, puzzles, and educational to ys, many of which ar e great for car and
airplane trips.
600 35th Ave.
&
415/752-3302.
www.educationalexch.com.
Green Apple Books and Music
Possibly the best used bookstore in town, with an
especially enticing cookbook selection and lots of inter esting picks for ev eryone in the
family.
506 Clement St.
&
415/387-2272.
www.greenapplebooks.com.
Isotope Comics
Popular with collectors of S ilver-Age comics, the stor e also carries
Japanese Manga and animation video, action figures, and accessories.
326 Fell St.
&
415/621-
6543.-
www.isotopecomics.com.
Modern Times Bookstore
This collectiv ely o wned pr ogressive bookstor e in the
Mission stocks fiction and nonfiction for adults and children, plus an extensive collection
of books in Spanish.
888 Valencia St.
&
415/282-9246.
www.mtbs.com.
Natural Resources
This is a clearinghouse for classes and information on pegnancy,
childbirth, and child-care, with books, to ys, and other items for mothers and mothers-
to-be.
1367 Valencia St.
&
415/550-2611.
www.naturalresources-sf.com.
Stacey's Bookstore
Founded as a medical bookstore and popular with the Financial
District set, Stacey's also has a well-stocked children's section and is convenient to down-
town hotels.
581 Market St.
&
415/421-4687.
www.staceys.com.
COSTUMES
Costumes on Haight
This is a must-stop for theatrical families or anyone caught
short without a funny hat or fright wig. With more than 1,000 costumes and accessories
galore, it's plain fun to look around.
735 Haight St.
&
415/621-1356.
www.costumesonhaight.
com.
One Stop Party Shop
(see listing under “Party Supplies”.)
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DEPARTMENT STORES
Barneys New York
The hip, posh bastion of consumerism is now in SF—and all the
top designers are represented. You won't find a thing for kids her e, though, which may
be just as well.
77 O'Farrell St.
&
415/268-3500.
www.barneys.com.
