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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 demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals. We're the only series for travelers who have outgrown their student lifestyle but still want to stretch their dollars.

Our guides are packed with smart consumer tips that help travelers get the best deals on everything from airfares to package tours. They're loaded with listings for affordable hotels -- not fleabags and dorms, but inexpensive mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs of character, and comfortable inns and guesthouses. There are also low-cost bistros and ethnic restaurants; affordable shopping and nightlife; and a complete sightseeing guide, which is supplemented by the best things to do for free (or almost). And we've also thrown in some wonderful choices for those times when you really just want to splurge a bit. Each and every listing gives exact prices so travelers can plan their budgets carefully.

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List of Maps	p. viii
The San Francisco Experience	p. 1
Frommer's Favorite (and Mostly Free) San Francisco Experiences	p. 4
Best Hotel Bets	p. 5
Best Dining Bets	p. 6
Planning an Affordable Trip to San Francisco	p. 9
Visitor Information	p. 9
45 Money-Saving Tips	p. 11
What Things Cost in San Francisco	p. 12
When to Go	p. 16
San Francisco Calendar of Events	p. 17
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	p. 21
Getting There	p. 25
Cyber Deals for Net Surfers	p. 26
For Foreign Visitors	p. 32
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 32
Getting to the U.S.	p. 38
Getting Around the U.S.	p. 39
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler	p. 40
Getting to Know San Francisco	p. 45
Orientation	p. 45
The Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 47
Getting Around	p. 49
Demystifying Renter's Insurance	p. 54
Cheap Parking Garages Around the City	p. 56
Fast Facts: San Francisco	p. 57
Accommodations You Can Afford	p. 60
Reservation Services	p. 62
Union Square/Nob Hill	p. 62
Accommodations with Free Parking	p. 70
South of Market (SoMa)	p. 75
Chinatown	p. 76
North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf	p. 76
Marina District/Cow Hollow	p. 80
Pacific Heights	p. 84
Japantown	p. 85
Civic Center and Environs	p. 85
Affordable Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 86
Haight-Ashbury	p. 88
Richmond District	p. 89
The Castro	p. 90
Near the Airport	p. 91
Great Deals on Dining	p. 93
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 94
Union Square	p. 96
Financial District	p. 104
Budget Dining at Belden Place	p. 104
Food Courts	p. 105
Nob Hill/Russian Hill	p. 106
South of Market (SoMa)	p. 107
Hog Heaven Happy Hours	p. 112
Chinatown	p. 114
North Beach	p. 117
Fisherman's Wharf	p. 123
Marina District/Cow Hollow	p. 126
Pacific Heights	p. 132
Japantown	p. 133
Civic Center and Environs	p. 134
Affordable Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 136
Haight-Ashbury	p. 137
Richmond District	p. 139
Sunset District	p. 141
Low-Price Lunching Near Golden Gate Park	p. 142
The Castro	p. 142
A Hidden Treasure	p. 145
Mission District	p. 145
Exploring the City	p. 151
Famous San Francisco Sights	p. 151
Cheap Thrills: What to See and Do for Free (or Almost) in San Francisco	p. 152
Funky Favorites at Fisherman's Wharf	p. 157
A Room with a View	p. 160
Museums	p. 161
Free Culture	p. 162
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit	p. 165
Golden Gate Park	p. 169
The Presidio and Golden Gate National Recreation Area	p. 173
Churches and Religious Buildings	p. 177
Architectural Highlights	p. 178
Especially for Kids	p. 182
Self-Guided and Organized Tours	p. 183
The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt	p. 185
Staying Active	p. 186
Work It Out	p. 189
Spectator Sports	p. 190
City Strolls	p. 192
Chinatown: History, Culture, Dim Sum and Then Some	p. 192
Noshing Through North Beach	p. 197
Shopping	p. 203
The Shopping Scene	p. 203
Hitting the Outlets	p. 205
Shopping A to Z	p. 205
A New 'Do for a 10-Spot or Two	p. 216
San Francisco After Dark	p. 221
The Performing Arts	p. 222
Comedy and Cabaret	p. 224
The Club and Music Scene	p. 225
Salsa!	p. 228
The Bar Scene	p. 230
San Francisco Happy Hours	p. 232
Midnight or Midday Mochas	p. 235
Gay and Lesbian Bars and Clubs	p. 237
Film	p. 240
Side Trips from San Francisco	p. 241
Berkeley	p. 241
People's Park/People's Power	p. 247
Oakland	p. 248
The USS Potomac: FDR's Floating White House	p. 250
Angel Island and Tiburon	p. 251
Sausalito	p. 254
A Picnic Lunch, Sausalito Style	p. 256
Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais	p. 256
Point Reyes National Seashore	p. 257
A Pearl on Point Reyes: Johnson's Oyster Farm	p. 259
Half Moon Bay	p. 261
Dinner at Duarte's	p. 265
A Side Trip to the Wine Country	p. 266
Napa Valley	p. 266
The Ins and Outs of Shipping Wine Home	p. 276
Where to Stock Up for a Gourmet Picnic	p. 284
Sonoma County	p. 287
Touring the Sonoma Valley by Bike	p. 290
San Francisco in Depth	p. 298
San Francisco Today	p. 298
A Look at the Past	p. 299
Dateline	p. 299
Useful Toll-Free Numbers and Web Sites	p. 309
Index	p. 312
General Index	p. 312
Accommodations Index	p. 319
Restaurant Index	p. 320
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