Places sigal Wants to Go

Under the shadow of its towering parent tree, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves.

The last used bookstore in Downtown San Francisco is one of the smallest bookstores just about anywhere.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

This museum explores the history of the book, from scrolls to mass-produced objects through tools, stories, and massive cast-iron binding machinery (some of it operational).

This antique shop specializes in the history of print and design.

This historic roadhouse has many tales to tell of San Francisco's early history.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

Playable, historic pinball machines fill this Alameda museum.

For nearly 50 years, this San Francisco nonprofit has been serving as a mix of recycling center and art school.

Around the perimeter of San Francisco’s second-largest park is a meandering 2.7-mile path designed to inspire contemplation.

A 1920s speakeasy that had rum runners racing up and down the shores of California.

A large instrument played by the wind.

From the Difference Engine to the Cray-1, all under one roof.