Fodor S San Francisco

Whether you want to explore Alcatraz, visit the Golden Gate Bridge, or go wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma, the local Fodor's travel experts in San Francisco are here to help! Fodor's San Francisco: with the best of Napa and Sonoma guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's San Francisco travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink,” “Best Photo Ops,” “Under the Radar Sights,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “San Francisco's Cable Cars,” “Chinatown,” “Alcatraz,” “Golden Gate Park,” “Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma,” and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Union Square, Chinatown, Mission Bay, the Mission District, the Castro, SOMA, Civic Center, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Golden Gate Park, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Embarcadero, the Haight, Noe Valley, Dogpatch, Pacific Heights, Japantown, the Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma, Oakland, Berkeley, Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, Sausalito, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and more Planning on visiting the rest of California? Check out Fodor's Northern California, Fodor's Southern California, and Fodor's San Diego *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Full-color guide - Make your trip to San Francisco unforgettable with illustrated features, 44 maps, and 240 color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences and attractions - Lodging comparison charts - Easy-to-read color maps Explore the Haight, the Castro, the Mission District, and beyond - Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more - "Word of Mouth" tips from fellow Fodor's travelers - Illustrated features on Chinatown, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Park - Best market shopping, cable-car hopping, and hilltop strolls - Side trips to Napa and Sonoma wineries Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's San Francisco-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor's hotel review, we've included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor's expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.

Top25 Must-See Sights Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience San Francisco • Top lodging and dining picks for every budget • Quintessential sights, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island to an 18th-century Spanish mission • The best places for contemporary seasonal cooking, plus Italian trattorias, dim sum restaurants, and Mexican taquerias • Astounding art, from 20th-century masters at SFMOMA to Rodin sculptures at the Palace of the Legion of Honor • Splashy stores in Union Square, independent bookstores, the Ferry Building Farmers’ Market • Kid-friendly attractions for an hour or a day, from cablecar rides to the Exploratorium Insider tips • Expert Advice The author:Mick Sinclair has authored several other guidebooks to San Francisco and California.

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience San Francisco? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s San Francisco travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of San Francisco, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore the Golden Gate Bridge or the Presidio, visit Alcatraz or the Mission District, eat dim sum in Chinatown or explore the Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s San Francisco includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of San Francisco. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz, Chinatown, San Francisco’s Cable Cars, and Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds, and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, SoMa, Civic Center, the Marina, Presidio, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, The Haight, Castro, Noe Valley, Mission District, Japantown, Pacific Heights, The Bay Area, Marin County, Berkeley, Oakland, Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, Alcatraz, Cable Cars, the historic Ferry Building, San Francisco tours, San Francisco museums, nightlife, dining, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting the rest of California? Check out Fodor’s Northern California, Fodor’s Southern California, and Fodor’s California guides.

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.

Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of San Francisco, including Chinatown’s dim sum spots, Pacific Heights' Victorian homes, and the scenic wonder of the Golden Gate Bridge. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from the Ferry Building to Alcatraz PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes GORGEOUS FEATURES on cable cars and vineyard escapes VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best San Francisco is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Northern California. Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map that you can bring with you to help navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights--all divided by neighborhood--we make planning your days easy. Save time and space by having San Francisco's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook: -FULLY UPDATED: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget including top tips for crafting your perfect trip to San Francisco. -GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best San Francisco has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section. -PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and suggestions to help craft your experience. -COVERS: Alcatraz, Cable Car Museum, California Academy of Sciences, City Hall, Coit Tower, Exploratorium, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Japan Town, Palace of Fine Arts, Transamerica Pyramid, Yerba Buena Gardens, the best shopping, dining, hotels and more! ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Planning to visit other destinations in the west? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Seattle and Fodor's California.