United States: San Francisco Books and Travel Guides

Access San Francisco With recommendations by locals for the best in dining and entertainment, this guide is known for its "bite-sized bits of information and impeccable design that make (it) a breeze to use" ("New York Times"). Color maps & illustrations. Click Here for More Info

Avant-Guide San Francisco : Insiders' Guide for Cosmopolitan Travelers From the entertainment spaces of South of Market to the recreational possibilities of Golden Gate Park, travelers can't lose with "Avant-Guide San Francisco". "No other guide captures so completely and viscerally what it feels like to be inside the city".--"San Francisco Bay Guardian". 100 photos. Maps and charts. Click Here for More Info

The Best of San Francisco : The Top 10 Seafood, Restaurants, Neighborhood Pubs, Views, Bike Trips, Art Galleries, Victorians, Cheap Meals, and Much, Much More An insider's guide to exploring the delights of the City by the Bay, this witty and opinionated collection of over fifty "Ten Best" lists leads readers to the city's best-loved restaurants, cafés, festivals, bike rides, and more, with a new section on sites of interest to the gay community. Great for visitors, newcomers, and even longtime residents looking for fresh flavors, overlooked outings, and secret spots, The Best of San Francisco points the way to good times and marvelous new discoveries. Click Here for More Info

The Cheapskate's Guide to San Francisco : Where to Go, What to See, Where to Shop, Where to Stay-All on a Limited Budget From airline tickets to hotel reservations, Connie Emerson finds "deals" for travelers with a limited purse. She offers tips on discount shopping as well as restaurants where the food is not overpriced. Readers will be introduced to all major points of interest with an easy-to-understand directional guide. Click Here for More Info

Connecting in San Francisco; 693 Great Places to Enjoy Yourself and Meet New People Describes San Francisco's best groups and organizations for meeting exciting people, exploring new interests, and being your most attractive, balanced self. Perfect for persons who are single and attached, new arrivals, long-term residents and people visiting the city. Not a typical guide book of restaurants and tourist attractions. Rather a book that gives a real flavor of what San Franciscans are about, what they are doing, and how to get involved. Click Here for More Info

Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay In this expanded and updated version of Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay, sailors can learn where all the open anchorages and marinas in and around San Francisco Bay are, from as far south as Alviso to Suisun City to the north. This new edition also includes four new destinations outside the Bay: Drakes Bay, Tomales Bay, Bodega Harbor, and Pillar Point Harbor. For each of these destinations are detailed instructions on how to get there safely, where to anchor or tie up, and what to do there. Charts and photographs supplement the directions throughout. Click Here for More Info

Eat This, San Francisco : A Narrated Roadmap to Dives, Joints, All-Night Cafes, Noodle Houses, Buffets, and Other Cheap Places to Eat in the Bay Area Here are 200 places where you can eat like a trucker, if not a king, all for a pittance. Dan Leone will tell you if the hash browns are real, if the curry is hot, and if the ambience is fluorescent or candlelit. Thats why his "Cheap Eats" column in the San Francisco Bay Guardian is so popular. Here are eateries for anyone born with a stainless steel spoon in his or her mouth. Click Here for More Info

Frommer's Irreverent Guide: San Francisco Was that RuPaul in the elevator? How about some attractions that won't bore the kids? For readers who are tired of the promotional fluff and brochure-speak that characterize most travel guides, here's a fresh voice. "Frommer's Irreverent Guide to San Francisco" offers a balance of good and bad, leaving the final decision on what to see, where to eat, and where to stay up to the reader. Maps Click Here for More Info

Lonely Planet San Francisco An information-packed guide to the city by the bay which includes itineraries, walking, driving, and bike tour info, tips on shopping and dining, advice for public transportation, and more. Dozens of detailed, full-color maps. Click Here for More Info

San Francisco & San Mateo County '99 Contains a wealth of information for people living there or planning a visit. Click Here for More Info

San Francisco As You Like It : 20 Tailor-Made Tours for Culture Vultures, Shopaholics, Non-Bohemians, Fitness Freaks, Savvy Natives, and Everyone else Offers something to suit every personality type. It's frank, firm, and occasionally ornery advice for natives and visitors alike. Take it along with you on your excursions, or use it for vicarious armchair entertainment. Click Here for More Info

San Francisco Guide : Be a Traveler-Not a Tourist! Whether it's opera or avant garde, visitors to San Francisco are sure to find their interests piqued by Stephanie Gold's selective listings. This longtime resident shares her favorite parks, gardens, and beaches, and recommends lodgings that accomodate a range of tastes: romantic Victorian B&Bs, posh five-star hotels, and arty and fun motels. San Francisco and the Bay Area attract 15 million visitors each year, and with this guide, anyone can find the best the city has to offer. Photos and maps. Click Here for More Info