City Lights Booksellers & Publishers (literary landmark)

City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, founded in 1953 by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, is an independent bookstore and publisher located in North Beach. The store’s exterior and interior, as well as its association with the Beat movement, are often featured in widely shared photographs and literary-focused social media posts. City Lights remains active as both a retail bookstore and a small press, drawing visitors and readers from around the world.