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

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!