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Summary
Emerging from the fog, San Francisco tempts with its scenic beauty and outstanding cultural heritage
Whether you want to muse over modern masterpieces at SFMOMA, indulge in the hedonistic nightlife of the Castro, or uncover cypress-tree sculptures in the Presidio forest, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer.
The glowing Golden Gate Bridge is the quintessential image of San Francisco, but there's so much more to discover - a forward-thinking foodie scene, an eclectic arts scene and countless festivals and events. Further afield, Bayfront cities Oakland and Berkeley beckon, while the lush vineyards of California Wine Country unfurl in easy reach.
Our updated guide brings San Francisco and the Bay Area to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover-
-our pick of San Francisco and the Bay Area's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
-detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
-easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice- get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of San Francisco and the Bay Area, from from Golden Gate Park and Land's End to Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, Presidio and Richmond to Haight Ashbury and the Mission
-a lightweight format , so you can take it with you wherever you go
Want the best of San Francisco and the Bay Area in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 San Francisco
Author Notes
Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.
DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.
Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.
DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Table of Contents
| Discover | 6 |
| Welcome to San Francisco and the Bay Area | 8 |
| Reasons to Love San Francisco and the Bay Area | 10 |
| Explore San Francisco and the Bay Area | 14 |
| Getting to Know San Francisco and the Bay Area | 16 |
| San Francisco and the Bay Area Itineraries | 22 |
| A City Tour | 28 |
| San Francisco and the Bay Area Your Way | 30 |
| A Year in San Francisco and the Bay Area | 50 |
| A Brief History | 52 |
| Experience | 58 |
| Presidio and Richmond | 60 |
| Pacific Heights and the Marina | 72 |
| Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach | 90 |
| Chinatown and Nob Hill | 114 |
| Downtown and SoMa | 132 |
| Civic Center and Hayes Valley | 158 |
| Haight-Ashbury and the Mission | 172 |
| Golden Gate Park and Sunset | 188 |
| The Bay Area | 208 |
| Need to Know | 252 |
| Before You Go | 254 |
| Getting Around | 256 |
| Practical Information | 260 |
| Index | 262 |
| Acknowledgments | 270 |
