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Chapter 1: The Best of San Francisco
The best Only-in-San Francisco Experiences
The best splurge Hotels
The best Moderately Priced Hotels
The best Dining Experiences
The best Things to Do for Free (or Almost)
The best Outdoor Activities
The best Offbeat Travel Experiences
Chapter 2: San Francisco in Depth
San Francisco Today
Looking Back at San Francisco
In the Beginning
San Francisco in Popular Culture: Books, Films & Music
Sounds of the ’60s
Chapter 3: Planning Your Trip to San Francisco
When to Go
San Francisco–Area Calendar of Events
Entry Requirements
Passports
Visas
Customs
Medical Requirements
Getting There & Getting Around
Getting to San Francisco
Getting Around
By Public Transportation
By Taxi
By Car
By Train
By Ferry
Money & Costs
ATMs
Credit Cards & Debit Cards
Traveler’s Checks
Health
Staying Healthy
What to Do If You Get Sick Away from Home
Safety
Staying Safe
Specialized Travel Resources
Gay & Lesbian Travelers
Travelers with Disabilities
Family Travel
Senior Travel
Sustainable Tourism
Staying Connected
Telephones
Cellphones
Internet/E-Mail
Chapter 4: San Francisco Neighborhoods & Suggested Itineraries
City Layout
Neighborhoods in Brief
Chapter 5: Where to Stay
The Best Hotel Bets
Union Square
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Nob Hill
Very Expensive
Moderate
SoMa
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
The Financial District
Very Expensive
Expensive
North Beach/Fisherman’s Wharf
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
The Marina/Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Japantown & Environs
Moderate
Civic Center
Moderate
The Castro
Moderate
Inexpensive
Haight-Ashbury
Moderate
Near San Francisco International Airport
Moderate
Chapter 6: Where to Dine
The Best Dining Bets
Union Square
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Financial District
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
SoMa
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Nob Hill/Russian Hill
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Chinatown
Inexpensive
North Beach/Telegraph Hill
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Fisherman’s Wharf
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
The Marina/Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Japantown
Moderate
Civic Center/Hayes Valley
Very Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Mission District
Moderate
Inexpensive
The Castro & Noe Valley
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Haight-Ashbury
Upper Haight
Lower Haight
Richmond/Sunset Districts
Moderate
Inexpensive
Chapter 7: Exploring San Francisco
Famous San Francisco Sights
Museums
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit
Nob Hill
South of Market (SoMa)
North Beach
Chinatown
Japantown
Haight-Ashbury
The Castro
The Mission District
The Presidio & Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The Presidio
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Golden Gate Park
Park Highlights
Religious Buildings Worth Checking Out
Architectural Highlights
Must-Sees for Architecture Buffs
Other Architectural Highlights
Self-Guided & Organized Tours
The 49-Mile Scenic Drive
A BART Tour
Boat Tours
Bus Tours
Air Tours
Walking Tours
Getting Outside
Spectator Sports
Major League Baseball
Pro Basketball
Pro Football
Chapter 8: City Strolls
Chapter 9: Shopping
The Shopping Scene
Major Shopping Areas
Shopping A to Z
Antiques
Art
Body Products
Books
China, Silver & Glass
Crafts
Department Stores (Downtown)
Discount Shopping
Fabrics
Fashion
Food
Gifts
Housewares/Furnishings
Jewelry
Music
Shoes
Shopping Centers & Complexes
Toys
Travel Goods
Vintage Clothing
Wine & Sake
Chapter 10: San Francisco After Dark
The Performing Arts
Classical Music
Opera
Theater
Dance
Comedy & Cabaret
The Club & Music Scene
Rock & Blues Clubs
Bars with DJ Grooves
Dance Clubs
Jazz & Latin Clubs
The Bar Scene
Brewpubs
Cocktails with a View
Sports Bar
Wine & Champagne Bars
Gay & Lesbian Bars & Clubs
Film
Repertory Cinemas
Chapter 11: Side Trips from San Francisco
Berkeley
Essentials
What to See & Do
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Oakland
Essentials
What to See & Do
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Angel Island & Tiburon
Essentials
What to See & Do on Angel Island
What to See & Do in Tiburon
Where to Dine in Tiburon
Sausalito
Essentials
What to See & Do
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Marin, Muir Woods & Mount Tamalpais
Muir Woods
Mount Tamalpais
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Chapter 12: The Wine Country
Napa Valley
Essentials
Touring the Napa Valley & Wineries
Beyond the Wineries: What to See & Do in Napa Valley
Where to Stay in Napa Valley
Where to Dine in Napa Valley
Sonoma Valley
Essentials
Touring the Sonoma Valley & Wineries
Where to Stay in Sonoma Valley
Where to Dine in Sonoma Valley
Chapter 13: Fast Facts: San Francisco
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