Peruse a bookstore for the literature of Kerouac,
Ferlinghetti and Ginsberg, grab some gelato and head
to Washington Square for a perfect afternoon of people
watching. Just east of North Beach, the hills and
staircases of Telegraph Hill are a unique delight. At
its peak, the art deco Coit Tower provides sweeping
panoramic views of the bay and city. The beautifully
landscaped Filbert Street Steps, a street too steep
for a roadway, rewards those willing to hike uphill.
Keep your ears open and you might even hear the squawk
of the wild parrots who call this neighborhood home.