Books · Haight-Ashbury
The Booksmith
on Haight, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent bookstore with a strong table of local authors and a busy calendar of literary readings and events. A good counterweight to the vintage racks along the rest of the strip.
Hours
Daily 11am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near University of San Francisco (USF) (10 min walk) and Conservatory of Flowers (14 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Street parking is scarce, especially on weekends; there is a paid lot at 825 Stanyan St, one block from Haight. The 7-Haight/Noriega bus runs the length of Haight St and connects to Market St for BART and Muni Metro.
- Haight shops
- Most shops open late morning and close in the early evening daily, with hours varying shop to shop.
From One Trip Wonder
Haight Street, San Francisco: Where to Shop, Eat & Explore in the Haight-Ashbury
Few San Francisco streets are as instantly recognizable as the intersection of Haight and Ashbury Streets in the neighborhood of the same name. I missed the hippie era (I would have made a good hippie),
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What are The Booksmith's hours?
The Booksmith is usually open Daily 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is The Booksmith?
The Booksmith is at 1727 Haight St in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco. It's near University of San Francisco (USF) (10 min walk).
Where can I park near The Booksmith?
The closest option for Haight-Ashbury is Street parking is scarce, especially on weekends; there is a paid lot at 825 Stanyan St, one block from Haight. The 7-Haight/Noriega bus runs the length of Haight St and connects to Market St for BART and Muni Metro.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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