Zagat San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants 2009 (Zagatsurvey: San Francisco/ Bay Area Restaurants)
from Zagat Survey
Stairway Walks in San Francisco
by Adah Bakalinsky
from Wilderness Press
Fully updated and expanded edition of the best-selling Wilderness Press classic. Now with additional walks and 16 pages of full-color photographs, Stairway Walks in San Francisco contains step-by-step route descriptions that include notes on historical background, architecture, and other points of interest. Accompanying each of the 27 walks is an easy-to-follow map with corresponding numbered walk directions and public transportation information. Locals and tourists alike have used the book for over 20 years to explore San Francisco's beautiful neighborhoods. Includes four new neighborhood walks along even more of the city's stairways--Edgehill, St. Francis Wood, Four Hills, and a cross-city walk and sixteen pages of full-color photographs bring the descriptions and stairways to life. This book is Wilderness Press's best-selling San Francisco title.
". . . A fascinating trek through the sidewalk staircases hidden around the city."
--The New York Times
"Bakalinsky . . . Is the Ferdinand Magellan, the Sir Francis Drake, the Vasco da Gama of San Francisco stairways."
--Paul McHugh, San Francisco Chronicle
Frommer's San Francisco 2008 (Frommer's Complete)
by Erika Lenkert
from Frommers
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
* Insider tips on the best side trips from San Francisco, from the Point Reyes National Seashore to Berkeley, Sausalito, and Muir Woods.
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Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
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Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
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Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Not for Tourists Guide 2008 to San Francisco (Not for Tourists Guidebook)
by Sue Barnett
from Not for Tourists
In the palm-sized Not For Tourists Guide To San Francisco, you will find all the maps, resources, and practical information you will need to negotiate your way around thie city. If you need kids' activities for visiting nieces, or nude beaches for your college buddies, or if its midnight and you need to find the closest open gas station or a locksmith because your roommate locked you out... NFT has the answer. To keep up with the revolving nature of city business, we've updated all of our listings, because we know how embarrassing it is to take a first date to a closed establishment. We've also added new sections on exciting spots around the Bay Area including Mill Valley, Oakland, Angel Island, Pacifica Beach and Fort Funston. And a new Wi-Fi page gives you the latest on wireless Internet hotspots. This guide lets you take advantage of the wealth of local services and resources surrounding you in San Francisco.
Lonely Planet San Francisco (City Guide)
by Alison Bing
from Lonely Planet
Discover San Francisco
Stroll the Golden Gate Bridge as fog rolls in like dry ice at a Kiss concert
Bargain-hunt for a halter dress, vintage tees, 'zines and salsa CDs in the Mission
Watch the seagulls hover as you bite into fresh fish tacos with avocado-cilantro cream
Replay your day of pinots, syrahs and viogniers while soaking in a mud bath
In This Guide:
127 delish restaurants, 108 author-tested bars and clubs, 15 tips for a sustainable visit
The only guide with dedicated Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans and Moving to San Francisco chapters - more depth, more niches, more fun
Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions
San Francisco (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
by DK Publishing
from DK Travel
Set on steep, wooded hills and almost surrounded by a vast bay, this jewel of a city is, above all, photogenic. Equip yourself with a camera, a map, good walking shoes, and set off to discover its historic sights, cultural treasures, and vibrant neighborhoods. For more detailed information about famous sites, maps, a huge selection of hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues look to Eyewitness Travel San Francisco and Northern California.
Michelin Red Guide 2008 San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country (Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country) (Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country)
from Mobil Travel Guide
Experience the best of San Francisco and the Wine country with the choices of the Michelin expert inspectors new for 2009. Also experience the detailed color maps of neighborhoods, city or region highlighting the location of restaurants and hotels. The Bib Gourmand $40 and under category and Where to Eat section for less than $25 indicates restaurants of good value and quality while on a budget. This guide is a true find for San Francisco visitors and natives alike!
Fodor's San Francisco 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
by Fodor's
from Fodor's
San Francisco is getting hotter and hotter---and Fodor’s totally revamped San Francisco 2008 keeps the pace. Dynamic, easy-to-use new features such as highlighted tips, fresh maps, and snappy orientation spreads give readers the inside track.
• Magazine-style illustrated features on sightseeing favorites including Chinatown, Alcatraz, and cable cars, and local scenes such as restaurants and the wine country
• “Experience San Francisco” introduction spotlights the city’s best bets and don’t-miss experiences
• Separate “neighborhoods” chapters point readers to area restaurants and shops along with the sights
• Locator maps and how-to planners to help visitors prioritize their activities
• Tips from expert local writers help readers save money and beat the crowds
• Coverage of the most popular day trips to Marin County and the East Bay
• Reorganized dining and lodging chapters make it easy to find the perfect hotel or restaurant
• Fun, opinionated sidebars on the local buzz: the best Mexican and Asian food, the cocktail scene, cool coffee shops
• Inspiring, eye-catching photos throughout
Zagat 2008 San Francisco Restaurants
from Zagat Survey
San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants covers 1,100 restaurants throughout San Francisco, including Wine Country, Silicon Valley, and the Monterey Peninsula, plus expanded neighborhood guides! This handy guide contains Zagat Survey's trusted ratings and reviews for San Francisco Bay Area restaurants based on the opinions of diners like you. The trademark reviews and corresponding ratings for Food, Décor, Service and Cost are organized alphabetically in a user-friendly format. Use the indexes arranged by cuisine, neighborhood and special features like In Places, Winning Wine Lists, or Romantic Places to find the perfect restaurant for any occasion.
Moleskine City Notebook San Francisco (Moleskine City Notebook)
by Moleskine
from Moleskine
- Genuine Moleskine
- San Francisco Guide
- Complete with Shrink Wrapping
- Handy Pocket Size
- Hard Black Cover
As we pass through the metropolis, the very sights and acts of our daily lives constitute the fabric of the richest novelistic tale we can ever experience. Commit your travels and insights to paper, deepening that trove of memory and thought. In time, perhaps, your City Notebook will prove as resonant with recall as the celebrated madeleine of Proust. The future is unwritten. Take up your pen and shape it.
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San Francisco HOSTEL 1*
Renovated in 2001, this well-located hostel comprises a total of 21 rooms spread over 2 floors.
San Francisco 1 KEY
There are a total of 3 floors with 18 apartments. A bar and a restaurant are available for use and room service rounds off the offerings.
San Francisco 4 STARS
Monasterio San Francisco 3 STARS
This hotel was renovated in the year 2004 and comprises 2 floors with a total of 35 double rooms. Guests may make use of the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, hotel safe and a 2,000 m²-garden. There is also a bar, a café, a conference room and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant available for use. A bicycle hire service is also available. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities. A laundry service rounds off the facilities on offer.
Fairmont San Francisco 5 STARS
Renovated in 2004, this attractive hotel consists of a 6-storey main building and a 23-storey annexe block with a total of 591 rooms, which includes 62 are suites. It is air-conditioned and receives guests in the foyer with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a kiosk, a cloakroom, a currency exchange counter, and lift access. A bar, an à la carte restaurant and a hairdresser are also available for guests' use. In addition, there is a conference room and a public Internet connection. Guests may make
San Francisco Plaza 4 STARS
San Francisco Monumento 4 STARS
Omni San Francisco Hotel 5 STARS
This 17-storey hotel occupies a historical building from 1926 and comprises a total of 360 rooms of which 14 are suites. Fully air-conditioned and highly comfortable, guests are received in the foyer with 24-hour reception, hotel safe, a currency exchange desk and lifts. Guests may relax in the bar and the award-winning steakhouse restaurant. Furthermore, Internet access and a conference room are available to guests, as are room and laundry services. Guests may either park in the hotel car park
Quality Inn Chihuahua San Francisco 4 STARS
Occidental Grand Cozumel 5 STARS
The Occidental Grand Cozumel Hotel is situated in the southwest of Cozumel Island, on the beautiful San Francisco beach. The hotel is ideal for divers and those who enjoy water sports. Just a five minute boat ride from the legendary Palancar Reef.
