Full Description
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide - but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. This honest, irreverent guide covers the City by the Bay in a concise, easy-to-use format. You'll find everything at your fingertips, from family-friendly hotel suites to romantic inns, from dim sum palaces to authentic Italian trattorias, from beaches and outdoor pursuits to bargain-hunting in the city's funkiest boutiques. With detailed neighborhood maps and lots of fun features, Frommer's put the best of San Francisco in your pocket! For more in-depth coverage, turn to Frommer's San Francisco and Frommer's Memorable Walks: San Francisco. If you're traveling beyond San Francisco, there's Frommer's California. If you're on a tight budget, check out Frommer's San Francisco from USD60 a Day or Frommer's California from USD60 a Day.
Contents
List of Maps. 1. Planning Your Trip to San Francisco. 1 Visitor Information 2 When to Go. San Francisco Calendar of Events. 3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs. Air Travel Security Measures. 4 Getting There. 2. Getting to Know San Francisco. 1 Orientation. Neighborhoods in Brief. 2 Getting Around. Fast Facts: San Francisco. 3. Where to Stay. 1 Union Square. 2 SoMa. 3 The Financial District. 4 Nob Hill. 5 North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf. 6 The Marina/Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow. 7 Japantown & Environs. 8 Civic Center. 9 The Castro. 10 Near the Airport. 4. Where to Dine. 1 Union Square. 2 SoMa. 3 Financial District. The Sun on Your Face at Belden Place. 4 Nob Hill/Russian Hill. 5 Chinatown. 6 North Beach/Telegraph Hill. 7 Fisherman's Wharf. 8 The Marina/Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow. 9 Civic Center. 10 Mission District. 11 The Castro. 12 Haight--Ashbury. 13 Richmond/Sunset Districts. 5. Exploring San Francisco. 1 Famous San Francisco Sights. 2 Museums. 3 Neighborhoods Worth a Visit. 4 Golden Gate Park. 5 The Presidio & Golden Gate National Recreation Area. 6 Here's the Church & Here's the Steeple. 7 Must--Sees for Architecture Buffs. Especially for Kids. 8 Self--Guided & Organized Tours. 9 Outdoor Pursuits. 10 Spectator Sports. 6. Shopping. 1 The Shopping Scene. 2 Shopping A to Z. 7. San Francisco After Dark. 1 The Performing Arts. 2 Comedy & Cabaret. 3 The Club & Music Scene. 4 The Bar Scene. 5 Gay & Lesbian Bars & Clubs. 6 Film. Index. General Index. Accommodations Index. Restaurant Index.
