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    Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook)
    Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook)
    Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook)
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    Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook)

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    Whatever you're in the mood for, San Francisco offers a wealth of things to do, all against the backdrop of that iconic bay, steep hills and a famously diverse culture. Be inspired to visit by the new Insight Guide Experience San Francisco, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to this exciting northern California city.

    Inside Insight Guide Experience San Francisco:

    A brand-new series covering all the very best experiences on offer in the city.
    Stunning, colourful photography brings this beautiful city and its people to life.
    Local expert authors guide you to authentic San Francisco experiences and fresh discoveries.
    A dip-in "In the mood for..." section suggests the best places to go for fine dining, a bohemian atmosphere and family fun, amongst others.
    The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see and do from an insider's perspective, from seeking Beat landmarks in North Beach to bar-hopping around the most fashionable spots in the Mission district.
    Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and our Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip.

    About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

    'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInsight Guides
    Release dateJul 22, 2016
    ISBN9781786715579
    Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook)
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    Pictorial travel guide to Arizona & the Grand Canyon with a free eBook provides all you need for every step of your journey. With in-depth features on culture and history, stunning colour photography and handy maps, it’s perfect for inspiration and finding out when to go to Arizona & the Grand Canyon and what to see in Arizona & the Grand Canyon. 

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      Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook) - Insight Guides

      How To Use This E-Book

      This Experience guide has been produced by the editors of Insight Guides, whose books have set the standard for visual travel guides since 1970. With top-quality photography and authoritative recommendations, these highly visual guidebooks are designed to appeal to well-informed, sophisticated travellers looking for fresh insights into their chosen destination.

      In the Mood For…

      The In the Mood for… section is filled with suggestions, all grouped by mood, whether you’re seeking the best place for lunch or where to get the finest views across the city. Each individual suggestion is cross-referenced to the main selection of recommendations, where they are given full coverage.

      Neighbourhoods

      Every guide offers a collection of over 100 ideas for a memorable stay in a city, organised by neighbourhood, compiled by writers who know the city inside out. Travellers can browse a city area and find inspiration, with plenty of secret gems in the mix, backed up by clear mapping and a wealth of practical information.

      Getting around the e-book

      In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

      Maps

      All key attractions and sights mentioned in the text are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map] just tap this to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

      Images

      You’ll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of the destination. Simply double-tap on an image to see it full-screen.

      About Insight Guides

      Insight Guides have more than 40 years’ experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce 400 full-colour titles, in both print and digital form, covering more than 200 destinations across the globe, in a variety of formats to meet your different needs.

      Insight Guides are written by local authors, whose expertise is evident in the extensive historical and cultural background features. Each destination is carefully researched by regional experts to ensure our guides provide the very latest information. All the reviews in Insight Guides are independent; we strive to maintain an impartial view. Our reviews are carefully selected to guide you to the best places to eat, go out and shop, so you can be confident that when we say a place is special, we really mean it.

      © 2016 Apa Digital (CH) AG and Apa Publications (UK) Ltd

      Table of Contents

      San Francisco Overview

      In the Mood for…

      … romance

      … fine dining

      … literary inspiration

      … being pampered

      … a quintessential experience

      … a bohemian atmosphere

      … escaping the crowds

      … family fun

      … retail therapy

      … great art

      … being active

      … street life

      … architecture

      … a night on the town

      … history

      … something different

      Neighborhoods

      Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach

      Take a spooky night tour of Alcatraz

      Sip Irish coffee at an iconic café, then jump on a cable car

      Venture aboard historic sea vessels at the Hyde Street Pier

      Swim in the bay at a century-old rowing club, then taste perfection at Gary Danko

      Camp out overnight at Angel Island, the Ellis Island of the West

      Linger over a perfect cappuccino at one of the city’s great cafes

      While away a lazy afternoon in Washington Square, the heart of North Beach

      Frolic with the family at Fisherman’s Wharf

      Get a bird’s-eye view from the top of Coit Tower, then hunt for a hidden tiger below

      Indulge yourself with one-of-a-kind finds and listen to local musicians on Grant Avenue

      Discover hidden Jack Early Park, with a breathtaking view of the bay

      Chuckle over stand-up comedy or over-the-top dinner-theater cabaret

      Feast on authentic Italian food in San Francisco’s ‘Little Italy’

      Raise a glass to the Beat Generation and thumb through a rare edition of Howl

      Chinatown, Russian Hill, and Nob Hill

      Take a temple tour and go ‘dim hopping’

      Sip heady cocktails at Chinatown bars, including a former opium den

      Peek into a tiny cookie factory and find your fortune

      Treat yourself to an indulgent meal at an old-school Chinese restaurant or be thrifty at an iconic hole-in-the-wall

      Rent a Mustang convertible and recreate the scene from Bullitt, hugging the Lombard Street curves

      Shop for kites and kimonos, then pamper sore feet with a reflexology massage

      Don walking shoes and take a tour of the stairways of Russian Hill

      Barhop at some of the city’s swankiest hotels

      Explore labyrinths and an interfaith chapel at Grace Cathedral

      Rejuvenate with a seaweed wrap or guided imagery massage at a posh spa

      An eclectic shopping experience and a seafood counter with a cult-like following on Polk Street

      Slip into a speakeasy with a secret password

      Soothe your soul while grooving to Gospel music

      Union Square and Financial District

      Learn about Frisco history while toning your thighs on the Barbary Coast Trail

      Rock out at The Warfield and gaze at the Baroque-meets-Art Nouveau architecture

      Get high above Union Square in a glass elevator, then drink in the stars

      Splurge on tickets and enjoy a night at the theater

      Gallery-hop your way round Union Square

      Step back in time at a venerable restaurant

      Parle Français in San Francisco’s petite but buzzing French Quarter

      Tease your brain at the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum

      Discover delicious bounty, then take a stroll along the Embarcadero Promenade

      SoMa and Civic Center

      Behold the West Coast’s most impressive collection of 20th-century art at the San Francisco MOMA

      Visit an architectural curiosity, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, then devour cream puffs

      Take a walk on the wild side – cheap eats, urban art, and cool clubs on Sixth Street

      Consult a personal shopper and upgrade your wardrobe at the Westfield Centre

      Stimulate young minds at high-tech Children’s Creativity Museum or go tech-less at Mission Creek Park

      Pay homage to Harvey Milk at the City Hall rotunda

      Seek enlightenment in the presence of the oldest known Chinese Buddha

      Taste California cuisine, then feast your eyes on the lights of the Bay Bridge

      Spend a night of high culture at the San Francisco Ballet or Symphony

      Step on the field where the Giants play baseball on a behind-the-scenes tour

      Wash down a cheeseburger with a beer at a blue-collar mainstay on the waterfront

      Central Neighborhoods

      Put a little magic in your life at Fort Mason

      Meander through the Marina, admiring the wealth of Art Deco architecture

      Scale the Lyon Street steps and catch a glimpse of Gold Coast mansions

      Forage for fashions on upper Fillmore Street, then feast on modern Roman cuisine

      Savor sushi and sake at one of many Japantown restaurants, then glimpse the future at New People

      Unwind in steam and saunas or splurge on a shiatsu massage at the Kabuki Spa

      Bask in rock ’n’ roll history at the Fillmore Auditorium or cool jazz at Yoshi’s

      Praise the Lord jazz-style at St John Coltrane African Orthodox Church

      Chat up locals at Nopa, then hit up cool bars in the ’hood

      Sip wine in a secluded back garden or coffee on a sunny sidewalk table

      Immerse yourself in Victorian architecture on a tour starting at the ‘Painted Ladies’

      Haight-Ashbury and Golden Gate Park

      Expand your horizons at Amoeba Music, the world’s largest independent music store

      Hike to the top of Buena Vista Park on a fog-shrouded morning

      Drink in the nightlife at the bars and clubs lining Haight Street

      Delve into the racks of vintage shops and thrift stores for a retro look

      Locate the Grateful Dead house and Janis Joplin’s apartment in Haight-Ashbury

      Breakfast with hungover hipsters on the Haight

      Immerse yourself in an art extravaganza at Friday nights at the de Young

      Paddle around Stow Lake, then visit the bison that live in Golden Gate Park

      Jam to the beats on Hippie Hill or mount a horse on a vintage carrousel

      Experience a rainforest, an aquarium, and a planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences

      Revel in expansive views of the city, the bay, and beyond on Twin Peaks

      Release your inner botanist at three of Golden Gate Park’s gorgeous gardens

      Brandish a bow and arrow for an afternoon of sporting leisure

      Enjoy a meal and a brew with a view at a landmark Deco building

      Mission and Castro

      Chow down on a burrito at a Mission taqueria

      Shop for peg-legs and spy glasses at a writing center disguised as a pirate shop

      Find fresh alternative theater at The Marsh, a breeding ground for new performance

      Support a grassroots culinary movement while learning to make Mexican mole

      Go on a bar crawl in the funky, diverse Mission

      Tuck into a California-style brunch with a movie at Foreign Cinema

      Experience edgy artwork at time-honored Mission galleries

      Roam around 24th Street to take in the Mission’s magnificent murals

      Travel back in time at the Mission Dolores, the oldest building in the city

      Hit Tartine Bakery for goodies and catch some rays at Dolores Beach

      Kick up your heels on the dance floor in the Mission and Castro

      Catch a film or a Mary Poppins sing-a-long at a single-screen movie palace

      Immerse yourself in the heart of the Castro gay scene at Café Flore

      Outer Neighborhoods

      Get rejuvenated at a spa in a former army barracks after a Presidio run

      Stroll along the bay from Crissy Field to a haunted military fort

      Pedal a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headlands or Sausalito

      Eclectic shopping on Clement Street and a cherished book store

      Tee off at one of the city’s scenic golf courses

      Ramble along the coast, then celebrate with champagne at the Cliff House

      Decide on the Richmond’s best thin-crust pizza – Pizetta 211 or Gaspare’s

      Contemplate life with Rodin’s The Thinker at the Legion of Honor

      Listen to English translations of opera classics at the Florence Gould Theatre

      Hang out with surfers at Java Beach Café near Ocean Beach

      Expand your global culinary palate at one of many ethnic eateries

      Take a walk through an African Savanna at the San Francisco Zoo

      Sample San Francisco’s famous steam beer on a brewery tour

      Essentials

      A

      Age restrictions

      C

      Children

      Climate

      Clothing

      Crime and safety

      Customs

      D

      Disabled travelers

      E

      Electricity

      Embassies and consulates

      Emergency numbers

      F

      Festivals

      H

      Health

      Drugstores (Pharmacies)

      Insurance and Hospitals

      I

      Internet

      L

      LGBT travelers

      M

      Media

      Money

      Currency

      Banks and currency exchange

      ATMs

      Traveler’s checks

      P

      Police

      Postal services

      Public holidays in California

      S

      Smoking

      T

      Taxes

      Telephones

      Time zones

      Tipping

      Tourist information

      Transportation

      Getting to San Francisco

      By air

      By train

      By bus

      By car

      Getting around San Francisco

      BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

      Buses and Metro

      Cable cars

      Taxis

      Cycling

      Driving

      Getting around the Bay Area

      Caltrain

      Ferries

      Intercity buses

      V

      Visa information

      W

      Websites

      San Francisco Overview

      Visit California/Carol Highsmith

      ‘San Francisco is 49 square miles surrounded by reality’ Paul Kantner, Jefferson Airplane

      Although it’s actually 47 square miles, Kantner nailed it. This city of 43 hills on the edge of the continent, separated from the rest of the world on

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