San Francisco For Dummies (Dummies Travel)

Where can you meander down the steepest, crookedest street in the world, ride cable cars, visit the notorious Alcatraz prison, and gaze at a majestic golden bridge across a deep blue bay? San Francisco, of course. For singles, families, and every traveler in between, this is the perfect starting point to a great vacation in the Bay Area, jam-packed with fun and practical information including:

• Getting the hang of the neighborhoods: Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, The Mission District, The Presidio, and more
• Up-to-date tips on restaurants from ethnic eats to fine dining, snacks on the wharf to perfect lattés
• Day and overnight trip itineraries for Berkeley, California Wine Country, Point Reyes and Inverness
• The best panoramic views to check out — and activities to enjoy when it’s raining
• Special guidance for gay and lesbian visitors, families, seniors, and travelers with disabilities

Like every For Dummies travel guide, San Francisco For Dummies, Second Edition includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps