They offer many ways to take in one of the most beautiful and eminently walkable cities in the world. About the book walking san franciscos 49 mile drive. Longterm locals and tourists alike have used the book for over 25 years to adventurously uncover san francisco s unexpected details. Exploring san francisco through our cameras, one stairway at a time. The author, adah bakalinsky, is the queen of san franciscos majestic, quirky, and quotidian. Stairway walks in san francisco productservice 188. San francisco city guides was founded in 1978 as a program of the san francisco public library sfpl and. Explore these eight colorful, famous stairways of san francisco. Please join green apple books as we celebrate the release of the newest edition of stairway walks in san francisco with coauthor mary burk. San francisco stairway photo walks sfspw san francisco, ca. Read stairway walks in san francisco by mary burk, adah bakalinsky for free with a 30 day free trial. Stairway walks in san francisco in searchworks catalog. Gavin newsom, lieutenant governor of california, from the foreword to this book from the introduction i had the pleasure of meeting adah 15 years ago at the san francisco public main library.
I never tire of san francisco s stairways, burk says. Apr 22, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best san francisco walking tours on tripadvisor. Walk san francisco launched the event to celebrate walking as a daily form of transportation, just like driving, biking or taking the bus. He was born around 1818 somewhere in the british isles and sailed as a young man to south africa, where he served as a colonial rifleman. This revised and updated edition of the classic walking guide to san francisco features brand new neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, and landmarks. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad.
Now fully updated in its 9th edition, stairway walks in san francisco is for residents and. Local authors and city explorers present 34 of san franciscos best stairway walks in this guidebook that includes walk descriptions, directions, detailed maps, and ataglance route summaries, as well as photographs and a comprehensive list of all 600plus public stairways. San franciscos famous citywide scenic route has been reinvented for a new generation as a green, healthy walking adventure. Stairway walks in san francisco by adah bakalinsky.
Over the past 1015 years, ive walked the entire city twice. Stairway walks in san francisco on its 8th edition represents over 34 year of urban explorations by the authors. Stairway walks in san francisco by mary burk and adah bakalinsky. The joy of urban exploring paperback october 16, 2018 by mary burk author, adah bakalinsky author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Recently released in its 6th edition, stairway walks in san francisco has something for everyone, whether you want to explore a different san francisco neighborhood, find an inspiring exercise route, or learn about the citys history and architecture. The author, adah bakalinsky, is the queen of san francisco s majestic, quirky, and quotidian. The routes are longer than in most other books and they take you into the livelier interior of the city, instead of just around the touristy edges like most other books. They include four mosaic sets of stairs, the sand ladder near baker beach, the filbert street steps near coit tower, plus a few surprises. Adan bakalinskys fine book stairway walks in san francisco describes 30 short loop hikes and describes points of interest.
What better way to appreciate unknown paths and stairways than to photo. The bay areas best staircases offer varying surroundings and angles of ascent. San francisco city guides was founded in 1978 as a program of the san francisco public library sfpl and the san francisco parks alliance. Perfect for tourists exploring in the bay area, recent transplants, or even locals who want to become familiar with a new part of the city, this deck shares the hidden gems of san francisco. Jun 09, 2014 historic walking tours of san francisco. Famous san francisco stairs and neighborhoods aarp. One of the best ways to explore san franciscos killer hills is by venturing through the many, often hidden, stairways in the city. Secret pathways, ocean views, hilltop perspectives, mural and mosaic artoh yeahstep up to these san francisco stairways for a change of pace, and scenery.
If you havent made your gift to walk san francisco yet, nows the time. Combine three of the bay areas top attractionsalcatraz island, muir woods, and sausalitoin a single tour from san francisco. A great civic space in honor of adah bakalinsky, a local walking advocate and author of the stairway walks of san francisco, this sweet spot is a bird habitat. Feb 26, 2015 younger and smaller than most great american cities, san francisco has a rich cultural heritage. Stairway walks in san francisco has something for everyone, whether you want to see a unique neighborhood, find an inspiring exercise route, or go on a sightseeing adventure.
Most are lined with picturesque gardens, many offer benches along the way phew. This new turnbyturn guide breaks the historic 49mile route into 17 different enchanting walks taking san franciscans and those who love san francisco on upclose adventures passed the citys major sights, fascinating neighborhoods, and stunning. San francisco s 49 square miles are among americas most densely populated urban spaces. The 10 best san francisco walking tours with photos. The walks are featured in these stairway exploration books. An inventory of san francisco outdoor public stairways described in the book stairway walks in san francisco by adah bakalinsky with additional information provided by charles brock owner of the book s list of stairways and tony holiday with each stairway having 100 or more stairs. This is a fully updated and expanded edition of a bestselling wilderness press classic. One of the best ways to learn more about san franciscos stairways is with the book stairway walks in san francisco, by adah bakalinsky and. Five great books set in san francisco blog tripfiction.
Oct 03, 2012 one of the best ways to explore san francisco s killer hills is by venturing through the many, often hidden, stairways in the city. The socalled lane is the staircase that climbs up mount sutro. Bakalinskys love of walkingspecifically, walking in san franciscois evident on every page of stairway walks, recently released in its. Historic walking tours of san francisco cbs san francisco. San francisco stairway walks route guide doing miles. A comprehensive appendix lists every one of the citys 600plus public stairways. Hiking, biking and paddling books for the active outdoor lifestyle. Saint francis wood stairway walks is a walking adventure located in or near san francisco, ca. Stairway walks in san francisco mary burk green apple books. I always find someone to talk with who shares another portion of the citys history with me. Each walk features all the information you need, including a description, directions, map, and ataglance summary. Stairway walks in san francisco book by adah bakalinsky.
Go to for more info and stair maps for other cities. One of the best ways to learn more about san francisco s stairways is with the book stairway walks in san francisco, by adah bakalinsky and mary burk. Walk sf needs your support to meet the yearend, matching challenge. Stairway walks in san francisco retains the citys history, appreciates the citys beauty, and most importantly, encourages healthy activity. This set of stairs can feel a bit strenuous so prepare for a real hike. Though intended as a guidebook for travelers, this volume would be and was for me equally useful in historical research. Enjoy comfortable transportation in a luxury tour van, which includes a trip across the golden gate bridge, allowing you to focus on the scenery instead of driving and directions. This new turnbyturn guide breaks the historic 49mile route into 17 different enchanting walks taking san franciscans and those who love san francisco on upclose adventures passed the citys major sights, fascinating neighborhoods, and stunning vistas. This is a fully updated and expanded edition of a b. Mary burk has been walking around san francisco since the 1980s, and met adah at a book event held at the san francisco public library. Stairway walks in san francisco by adah bakalinsky goodreads. This is a san francisco staircase that feels a little bit more like a nature hike than many of the other stairway walks do.
By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. San francisco stairway photo walks sfspw san francisco. Forget about step numbers and explore the citys unique. Stairway walks in san francisco 9th edition mountain n air books. Eighteen selfguided walking tours down city streets. Discover walks san francisco walking tours with a local. The golden gate bridge is the icon of san francisco and is considered to be one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. The updated stairway walks in san francisco explores wellknown and clandestine corridors from lands end to bernal heights while sharing captivating architectural, historical, pop culture, and horticultural notes along the way. There are many visitor and walkers guides to the city.
Now with additional walks and 16 pages of fullcolor photographs, stairway walks in san francisco contains stepbystep route descriptions that include notes on historical background, architecture, and other points of interest. Read on for details about and tips to find these hidden gems in sf. Discover walks san francisco offers walking tours with a native tour guide. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. There are quite a few guidebooks to walks in san francisco. An inventory of san francisco outdoor public stairways described in the book stairway walks in san francisco by adah bakalinsky with additional information provided by charles brock owner of the books list of stairways and tony holiday with each stairway having 100 or more stairs. The walks suggested by san francisco chaperon allow visitors to explore san francisco s most popular districts and highlight its eclectic aspects. The itinerary of the walks are clearly indicated by dotted colored lines in the san francisco chaperon maps. Discover walks san francisco walking tours with a local guide. Her updated stairway walks in san francisco explores clandestine corridors from lands end to. Most are lined with picturesque gardens, many offer benches along. Historic walks in san francisco by rand richards nook.
Whether youre new to the city or have been around since 1849, these are the san francisco books you cant miss. San francisco walking and viewing highlights introduction. San francisco stairways sorted by location, size and rating. Longterm locals and tourists alike have used the book for over 25 years to adventurously uncover san franciscos unexpected details. Stairway walks in san francisco, 9th edition wilderness press. Our routes includes most stairways in this book, but our routes are much longer and include many other stairways and neighborhood parks. San francisco walks san francisco visitors guide chaperon. Stairway walks in san francisco in searchworks catalog skip to search skip to main content.
Oct 07, 2014 the updated stairway walks in san francisco explores wellknown and clandestine corridors from lands end to bernal heights while sharing captivating architectural, historical, pop culture, and horticultural notes along the way. Younger and smaller than most great american cities, san francisco has a rich cultural heritage. San francisco walking and viewing highlights introduction san francisco is truly a walkers city. Top walking tours in san francisco, ca tripadvisor. Explore the famous sites, neighborhoods, and vistas in 17 enchanting walks. Anisse gross picks out the literary landmarks of this west coastal city, from its first newspaper. The paperback of the stairway walks in san francisco. San francisco city guides sfcg is a nonprofit organization that offers over 90 different walking tours of san francisco presented by trained, volunteer guides. The 10 best san francisco walking tours tripadvisor. Here are the eight best ways to trek san francisco. Her updated stairway walks in san francisco explores clandestine corridors from lands end to bernal heights while sharing captivating architectural, historical, pop culture, and horticultural notes along the way. The walks suggested by san francisco chaperon allow visitors to explore san franciscos most popular districts and highlight its eclectic aspects.