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Natural beauty, incredible food, and history — San Francisco and the Bay Area have it all!
Take a scenic hike around Muir Woods National Monument, find inspiration in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, take a ferry to Alcatraz Island or spend an afternoon in the California Wine Country savoring fine cultivars and cuisine.
Your travel book will help you plan your trip to this awe-inspiring city. Inside the pages of Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area, you’ll find:
• Our pick of San Francisco and the Bay Area’s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems: visit Madame Tussaud’s, take a cable car tour of the city or cross the Golden Gate Bridge
• The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
• Detailed maps and walks to make navigating the region easy
• Easy-to-follow itineraries
• Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
• Color-coded chapters to every part of San Francisco, from Land’s End to Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach, Presidio and the Richmond District to Haight Ashbury and the Mission
San Francisco is famous for its seven steep hills and unparalleled views over its diverse neighborhoods from Haight Ashbury to the lantern-adorned Chinatown. It’s no wonder that there’s no shortage of beautiful places to stay! Once you step out, there are plenty of attractions to explore in the city and the Bay Area. Discover lush vineyards, picturesque towns and breathtaking natural wonders — and the flavor of bustling city life.
Bring planning and exploring San Francisco to life! With detailed breakdowns, expert advice, must-see sights, places to stay, hand-drawn illustrations and stunning photography, this updated, lightweight San Francisco travel guide ensures that your trip is unforgettable.
DK Eyewitness is the most up-to-date travel guide series following the COVID-19 outbreak. Each guide includes expert-led insights into the world’s most famous countries and cities, things to do and places to stay. Other books in the series include Eyewitness New Orleans and Eyewitness New York.
Take a scenic hike around Muir Woods National Monument, find inspiration in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, take a ferry to Alcatraz Island or spend an afternoon in the California Wine Country savoring fine cultivars and cuisine.
Your travel book will help you plan your trip to this awe-inspiring city. Inside the pages of Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area, you’ll find:
• Our pick of San Francisco and the Bay Area’s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems: visit Madame Tussaud’s, take a cable car tour of the city or cross the Golden Gate Bridge
• The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
• Detailed maps and walks to make navigating the region easy
• Easy-to-follow itineraries
• Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
• Color-coded chapters to every part of San Francisco, from Land’s End to Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach, Presidio and the Richmond District to Haight Ashbury and the Mission
San Francisco is famous for its seven steep hills and unparalleled views over its diverse neighborhoods from Haight Ashbury to the lantern-adorned Chinatown. It’s no wonder that there’s no shortage of beautiful places to stay! Once you step out, there are plenty of attractions to explore in the city and the Bay Area. Discover lush vineyards, picturesque towns and breathtaking natural wonders — and the flavor of bustling city life.
Bring planning and exploring San Francisco to life! With detailed breakdowns, expert advice, must-see sights, places to stay, hand-drawn illustrations and stunning photography, this updated, lightweight San Francisco travel guide ensures that your trip is unforgettable.
DK Eyewitness is the most up-to-date travel guide series following the COVID-19 outbreak. Each guide includes expert-led insights into the world’s most famous countries and cities, things to do and places to stay. Other books in the series include Eyewitness New Orleans and Eyewitness New York.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241462850 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | DK |
| Publication date: | 03/01/2022 |
| Series: | Travel Guide |
| Pages: | 272 |
| Sales rank: | 390,783 |
| Product dimensions: | 4.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d) |
About the Author
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto.
DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.
Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books.
DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.
www.dk.com
DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.
Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books.
DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.
www.dk.com
Table of Contents
Discover 6
Welcome to San Francisco and the Bay Area 8
Reasons to Love San Francisco and the Bay Area 10
Explore San Francisco and the Bay Area 14
Getting to Know San Francisco and the Bay Area 16
San Francisco and the Bay Area Itineraries 22
A City Tour 28
San Francisco and the Bay Area Your Way 30
A Year in San Francisco and the Bay Area 50
A Brief History 52
Experience 58
Presidio and Richmond 60
Pacific Heights and the Marina 72
Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach 90
Chinatown and Nob Hill 114
Downtown and SOMA 132
Civic Center and Hayes Valley 158
Height-Ashbury and the Mission 172
Golden Gate Park and Sunset 188
The Bay Area 208
Need to Know 252
Before You Go 254
Getting Around 256
Practical Information 260
Index 262
Acknowledgments 270
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