North Beach Walking Tour #2

North Beach Walking Tour


This tour is sold out. We are offering another departure of this tour on September 21. Please register here.


Join another Commonwealth Club Neighborhood Adventure! Explore vibrant North Beach with Rick Evans during a two-hour walk through this neighborhood with a colorful past, where food, culture, history and unexpected views all intersect in an Italian “urban village.” In addition to learning about Beat generation hangouts, you’ll discover authentic Italian cathedrals and coffee shops.


Location: Meeting Spot is Washington Square Park at Saints Peter and Paul Church (Filbert & Powell). Transportation to Washington Square Park is either the 30 bus or the 41/45 - all of which stop right in front of the park.  Our guide will be on the steps of the church. The official address is 666 Filbert, between Columbus and Stockton. Please meet at 1:45, depart by 2. Parking Lot option: North Beach Garage, 735 Vallejo Street (between Powell and Stockton)
Time: 2-4 p.m. tour; no-host optional socializing to follow
Cost: $45 standard, $35 members
Program Organizer: Kristina Nemeth 
Also know: Limited to 20 people. Must pre-register. For questions, call (415) 597-6720. Photo by Flickr user Clemson.

July 21, 2011