San Francisco For Dummies (Dummies Travel) - Softcover

Tevis, Paula

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470068620 ISBN 13: 9780470068625

Publisher: For Dummies, 2006

Synopsis

San Francisco is one of the most exciting, inviting, unique, and eclectic cities in the world. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Lombardy Street to the Embarcadero...from Little Italy to Chinatown to Russian Hill, there’s an invigorating mix of attractions and cultures. This friendly guide helps you zero in on your “must sees” and plan your personal itinerary.

• Enjoy incredible upscale shopping or bargain-hunting in Chinatown, browse for books at City Lights, or hit Haight Street or Hayes Street for the latest trends
• Choose from all kinds of entertainment options, ranging from a Giants game to grand opera to theater to blues to leather-clad, fire-dancing performance artists
• Have a romantic dinner at Absinthe or Quince, sip a cappuccino in North Beach, enjoy authentic Italian pastas, or try the catch of the day
• Take a day trip to Berkeley, an overnighter to the coast, or a getaway to Wine Country, including winery tours and a mud bath

Like every For Dummies travel guide, San Francisco For Dummies, 4th Edition helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• Info on the best ships for every budget
• Tips on sightseeing at ports of call

Whether you want to experience the thrills and views provided by the cable cars, escape from Alcatraz, climb Telegraph Hill, bike in Golden State Park, or simply relax in a room with a private outdoor soaking tub, this guide helps you find your way in the City by the Bay.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Travel smart at www.dummies.com

Explore the City by the Bay the fun and easy way

Meander down the most crooked street in the world, escape from Alcatraz, explore Chinatown, climb Telegraph Hill, stroll along the Embarcadero, hop on a cable car, and enjoy world-class dining and shopping. With this friendly guide, you'll be on the go in San Francisco.

Discover

• Down-to-earthtrip-planning advice
• What you shouldn't miss —and what you can skip
• The best hotels andrestaurants for every budget
• Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages

About the Author:

A California native, Paula Tevis made many treks to San Francisco as a young girl before moving to her favorite city in 1983. After an eclectic but blessedly brief career that included stints in the computer and nonprofit sectors, she and her husband produced a couple of children in quick succession, and Paula happily relinquished the 9-to-5 world for the 24/7 one that parenting brings. Upon regaining consciousness, Paula recalled a childhood ambition and declared herself a writer. From her humble beginnings word-processing cookbook manuscripts for a local publisher, Paula metamorphosed into a freelance copy editor and soon received her first break as a professional writer with Parenting magazine, crafting a column on kids who cook. Over the years, she has contributed articles and essays to Family Fun magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, Citysearch.com, Frommer’s Las Vegas, Frommer’s New Orleans, and Variety. She is the co-author of California For Dummies and author of the original Frommer’s San Francisco with Kids.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0470068620
• ISBN 13: 9780470068625
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 316