The Rough Guide to San Francisco and Bay Area 8

by Nick Edwards

The Rough Guide to San Francisco & the Bay Area is the essential companion to discovering the colourful Californian city and its stunning surrounds. The full-colour introduction highlights the cosmopolitan streets of the Downtown area, the shimmering waters of San Francisco Bay and the rolling valleys of the wine country. There are full accounts of all the major tourist sites, including Golden Gate Park and the notorious Alcatraz, as well as thorough explorations of those hidden gems, from the Mission districts colourful murals to the relaxed charms of the Richmond and Sunset neighbourhoods. There are four in-depth chapters exploring the Bay area, and countless accommodation and restaurant reviews for every region and budget. The guide has all the practical information you need to get there, travel around with ease and ensure you don’t miss the unmissable. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to San Francisco & the Bay Area.

Genres: Travel, Reference

464 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Merri Su · Rating 4 out of 5]

solid recommendations and plenty of information to help you get around the city

[Meadow]

Guide books are a little unnecessary these days, but still fun. I don't trust the food reviews (hooray for Yelp and Chowhound!), but a good overall guide to SF.