Desolation Peak

Desolation Peak is the mountain where Duluoz acts as fire lookout.

San Francisco

San Francisco is the heart of the Beat movement and backdrop for most of the novel.

Mount Hozomeen

Mount Hozomeen is a neighboring mountain to Desolation Peak, and a metaphor for the Void of the universe.

Old Jack

Old Jack is another mountain within view of Desolation Peak.

Chinatown

Chinatown is one of Duluoz's favorite places to wander and search for like-minded hipsters.

Mexico City

Mexico City is Duluoz's second favorite place after San Francisco. Mexico City is a place where Duluoz often secludes himself to write.

The Village

Greenwich Village in New York is the home of hep bars and like-minded renaissance people.

Florida

Florida is the eventual home for Angie Duluoz and a part-time home for Jack Duluoz.

The Cellar

The Cellar is Duluoz's favorite jazz bar in San Francisco.

Simon Darlovsky's House