Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 264 pages
- Published by: Lonely Planet
- Edition: 1st Edition May 1, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1740598555
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1740598552
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Book Dimensions:
6 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 8.5 ounces
Product Review
"this one gets down to businessit packs witty writing, abundant maps (detailed neighborhood views and a citywide pullout) and informative photographs into 288 pocket-sized pages." --
San Francisco Chronicle, July 26, 2007"
Encounter guidesdiscreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load." --
Sherman's Travel, April 2007"a complete city guide boiled down to its essences, a sort of text-messaged guidebook with photographs and quotes from locals geared to a savvy weekend visitor." --
Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2007
Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'Encounter guidesdiscreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'
Product Description
What Will Your San Francisco Encounter Be?hunting for unusual records, go-go boots and bongs on Haight Street (p164)
a bayside stroll followed by a magnificent fresh meal at the Ferry Building (p10)
club-hopping in SoMa and crawling back to the hotel at 6am (p112)
escaping to Alcatraz under a blanket of fog (p22)
murals, burritos, vintage clothes and pirate supplies in the Mission (p128)
scribbling Beat poetry on the walls of Caffe Trieste (p51)
Discover Twice The City In Half The Timefull-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
out long-time resident author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
local experts reveal San Francisco's secrets: Craig from Craigslist on his favorite tourist trap to the head buyer of City Lights on essential San Francisco reads
Reader ReviewsThe Lonely Planet Encounter guide to San Francisco follows the snappy, concise format of the other books in the series--a highlight chapter, followed by sections (by neighborhood) on where to Shop, Eat, See, and Play, and a conclusion with page-long snapshot essays and details on transportation, history, and practicalities. The opening chapter is a list of 11 top excursions in the city, with parenthetical references to the page number where specific restaurants and sights are discussed. Even the back cover is a useful to six exciting adventures--vintage shopping, club-hopping in SoMa, writing Beat poetry, visiting the Mission, strolling bayside, and visiting foggy Alcatraz. As a Southern California resident, I visit San Francisco annually. I've used dozens of different guidebooks, and I thought I had a good handle on the city, but author Alison Bing has written about a treasure trove of smaller museums, shops, and entertainment options. This guide is especially useful for the traveler who has the lay of the land and wants to uncover more gems in the city. The closing chapter also has some great suggested reading titles for anyone looking to explore San Francisco a little deeper.
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