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Synopsis
Discover this iconic city with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to visit Alcatraz, cycle across Golden Gate Bridge or go taco-tasting in The Mission, Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Perfect for short trips - compact and concise, with all the practical info you'll need for a few days' stay. - Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout - navigate The Mission's backstreets or explore densely built Downtown without needing to get online. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of San Francisco's unmissable sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned days to help you organize your visit. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, with options to suit every budget. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Detailed city coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights and the best of the nearby shops, caf s, restaurants, bars and clubs. Areas covered include: Downtown; Embarcadero; Chinatown; Fisherman's Wharf; Pacific Heights; Presidio; North Beach; South of Market; Civic Center; Haight-Ahsbury; The Mission; The Castro; Golden Gate Park; Oakland; Berkeley. Attractions include: Alcatraz; Coit Tower; Lombard Street; Golden Gate Bridge; Pier 39; Cable Car Museum and Powerhouse; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Mission Dolores; Asian Art Museum; Exploratorium. - Day-trips - venture further afield to Marin Headlands, Pont Reyes National Seashore, Sonoma and Napa Valley. - Accommodation - our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget. - Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, LGBT information, festivals and events, and more. - Background information - an easy-to-use chronology. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco.
Synopsis
Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco
Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.
Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide, now with free eBook.
Discover the best of San Francisco with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short-trip travellers and covers all the key sights (Chinatown, Civic Center, Golden Gate Park), restaurants, shops, caf s and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest and independent recommendations from our experts.
Features of this travel guide to San Francisco:
- Compact format: packed with practical information, this is the perfect travel companion when you're out and about exploring San Francisco
- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most of your trip
- Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering the Downtown area, Chinatown (the oldest in the US), the Civic Center and more, the practical 'Places' section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink and shop
- Handy pull-out map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy
- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
- Day-trips venture further afield to Oakland or Berkeley. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive
- Travel tips and info packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary
- Attractive user-friendly design features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
- Covers Downtown and the Embarcadero; Chinatown and Jackson Square; North Beach and the hills; The northern Waterfront; South of Market; Civic Center and around; The Mission and around; The Castro and around; West of Civic Center; Golden Gate Park and beyond; Oakland and Berkeley; Around the Bay Area
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