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A self-sufficient mile-square Italian village existed for a century in the middle of the city of San Francisco. The village began downtown near Montgomery Street, then climbed the steep slopes of Telegraph Hill and spread down Columbus Ave toward the sands of North Beach. Small houses and crowded flats lined streets where only husky-voiced Italian could be heard, punctuated by bursts of operatic arias. The aroma of sausages, cheese, and garlic escaped from Italian groceries and 'trattorias' -- 'Buon gusto!' was the rallying cry. Washington Square was the heart of the community: men met there to smoke cigars and play bocce ball, while children played and women strolled. Fisherman's Wharf was 'Italy Harbor,' the most colorful corner of the city. Graceful 'feluccas' were moored side by side; 'pescatori' in boots, blue trousers, bright sashes, and flannel shirts mended nets and moved boxes of fish and Dungeness crabs. San Francisco's North Beach was not a tightly knit community, but a mosaic of groups. People from the same province, even village, clustered together and their loyalty, 'campanilismo,' was strong. They lived with, worked with, and married their own. The Italians did not intend to stay, but to save money and return to the Old Country. But in breezy San Francisco, with its stress on freedom and individuality, customs were blown away faster than in the East, and the Americanization process began, led by 'prominenti' Andrea Sbarboro, Domenico Ghiradelli, A.P. Giannini and others.

For the domestic traveler, San Francisco is a city that can’t be beat and this dazzling guide covers its charms, both great and small. The Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, a cable-car ride over Nob Hill, or the Golden Gate Park are all can’t-miss attractions and richly described and illustrated. But a walk through Macondray Lane, the murals in the Mission, or a treat of authentic dim sum are equally inspiring and equally covered in our pages. EXPANDED COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant reviews illustrate what’s current and hip in this ever-changing city. A revamped Wine Country chapter with new features on family-friendly wineries and lush new spas gives travelers reasons to head to Napa and Sonoma. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s San Francisco offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their San Francisco stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.

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Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.