Ahhhh, City Lights! Classic indie bookstore and Sa...

Ahhhh, City Lights! Classic indie bookstore and San Francisco gem. Tucked away in Chinatown amidst a spectacle of neighboring night clubs, bars, trendy coffee shops and eats. It's perfectly grungy yet hip enough to satisfy any book lover's dream. What makes this spot so special? The history hidden behind City Lights and what makes it such a historical landmark.

Jack Kerouac, leader of the Beat Generation who inspired so many greats within the American literary, music and culture scenes has a spot dedicated to him right here... In Jack Kerouac Alley. The Beats, or "Beatniks" owe it to him, and the poetry room and zine sections in City Lights lay testament to that budding revolutionary, independent voices that make this shop a classic stop.

I've only ever spent a few wanderings in here while in the area, but I can easily see what's to love about this store. You can get lost for hours in such a tiny spot... And that's the most important part.