Frommer's San Francisco from $70 a Day (Frommer's $ A Day) - Softcover

Poole, Matthew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076456546X ISBN 13: 9780764565465

Publisher: *Frommers, 2002

Synopsis

Frommer's is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who've outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You'll find a bargain-hunter's shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost).

Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. Every Frommer's $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of color maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day's budget. Frommer's knows that affordable travel doesn't have to mean making sacrifices. It's about having fun and getting a great deal!

Frommer's San Francisco from $70 a Day has everything you'll need plan an affordable but unforgettable vacation in the City by the Bay. Our expert author, a longtime resident, has written a highly personal and opinionated guide, full of neighborhood finds and hidden gems. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best and showing you the real heart of the city. You'll learn everything from how to get the best airfare to where to find cheap parking.

Inside you'll find a terrific selection of affordable accommodations and great deals on dining, from burritos to dim sum, from spicy Vietnamese to bargain Italian fare in North Beach. We'll take you shopping for great deals on affordable fashion, CDs, low-cost gifts, and more, and show you how to experience San Francisco's nightlife without spending a fortune. You'll get detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; and side trips to Berkeley, Sausalito, Muir Woods, and Point Reyes. There's also a detailed chapter on the nearby Wine Country, with the best winery tours and a selection of affordable inns in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. You'll even get a free color fold-out map!

About this title

From the Back Cover

"Clearly the work of knowledgeable locals." ?San Francisco Chronicle & Examiner

Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guides show you how to travel in style?without breaking the bank. You'll find inexpensive accommodations that don't skimp on comfort. Affordable restaurants where locals go for a good meal. And all the best sightseeing and shopping values. Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guidebooks. First-class travel on a budget. Everything You Need for an Unforgettable?and Affordable?Trip!

• Great places to stay that you can really afford, from charming Victorian B&Bs and funky retro motels to the best bargains in Union Square?plus terrific deals for families.
• Cheap eats galore, from dim sum in Chinatown to the Mission District's best burritos?plus tips on how to dine in the city's top restaurants without breaking the bank.
• A budget guide to all the sights, with insider tips on what to see and do for free.
• A shopper's guide to affordable vintage wear, flea market finds, factory-outlet bargains, and more.
• Low-cost nightlife, from affordable supper clubs to all-you-can-eat happy hours?with complete coverage of the gay and lesbian scene.

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About the Author

About the Author Matthew Richard Poole, a native northern Californian, has authored and contributed to more than two dozen travel guides to San Francisco, California, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and destinations abroad. Before becoming a full-time travel writer and photographer, Matthew worked as an English tutor in Prague, a ski instructor in the Swiss Alps, and a scuba instructor in Maui. Addicted to a life of freedom, he spends most of his time on the road doing research and avoiding commitments.

Edition details

• Publisher: *Frommers
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 076456546X
• ISBN 13: 9780764565465
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 320