Frommer's Portable San Francisco

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. This honest, irreverent guide covers the City by the Bay in a concise, easy-to-use format. You'll find everything at your fingertips, from family-friendly hotel suites to romantic inns, from dim sum palaces to authentic Italian trattorias, from beaches and outdoor pursuits to bargain-hunting in the city's funkiest boutiques. With detailed neighborhood maps and lots of fun features, Frommer's put the best of San Francisco in your pocket! For more in-depth coverage, turn to Frommer's San Francisco and Frommer's Memorable Walks: San Francisco. If you're traveling beyond San Francisco, there's Frommer's California. If you're on a tight budget, check out Frommer's San Francisco from $60 a Day or Frommer's California from $60 a Day.

List of Maps

vii

Planning Your Trip: The Basics

1

(12)

Visitor Information

1

(1)

When to Go

2

(6)

San Francisco Calendar of Events

3

(5)

Tips for Travelers with Special Needs

8

(3)

Getting There

11

(2)

Getting to Know San Francisco

13

(17)

Orientation

13

(9)

Neighborhoods in Brief

16

(6)

Getting Around

22

(8)

Fast Facts: San Francisco

25

(5)

Where to Stay

30

(37)

Union Square

32

(18)

The Financial District

50

(2)

Nob Hill

52

(5)

North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf

57

(2)

The Marina/Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow

59

(3)

Japantown & Environs

62

(1)

Civic Center

63

(1)

SoMa

63

(3)

The Castro

66

(1)

Where to Dine

67

(43)

Union Square

68

(8)

The Financial District

76

(3)

Nob Hill/Russian Hill

79

(2)

Chinatown

81

(1)

North Beach/Telegraph Hill

81

(6)

Fisherman's Wharf

87

(2)

The Marina/Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow

89

(6)

Civic Center

95

(3)

SoMa

98

(4)

The Mission District

102

(4)

The Castro

106

(2)

Haight-Ashbury

108

(1)

Richmond/Sunset Districts

109

(1)

Exploring San Francisco

110

(38)

Famous San Francisco Sights

110

(8)

Museums

118

(4)

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit

122

(5)

Golden Gate Park

127

(6)

The Presidio & Golden Gate National Recreation Area

133

(5)

Here's the Church & Here's the Steeple...

138

(2)

Must-Sees for Architecture Buffs

140

(1)

Especially for Kids

140

(1)

Self-Guided & Organized Tours

141

(2)

Staying Active

143

(3)

Spectator Sports

146

(2)

Shopping

148

(12)

The Shopping Scene

148

(1)

Shopping A to Z

149

(11)

San Francisco After Dark

160

(19)

The Performing Arts

161

(3)

Comedy & Cabaret

164

(1)

The Club & Music Scene

165

(5)

The Bar Scene

170

(6)

Gay & Lesbian Bars & Clubs

176

(1)

Film

177

(2)

Index

179

General Index

179

Accommodations Index

182

Restaurant Index

183

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