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San Francisco


San Francisco is the 4th largest city in California. As of 2005, the population was estimated at 739,426.

San Francisco is known for its hilly landscape, its mixture of modern and Victorian architecture, and the its familiar landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the Cable Car System, Chinatown, the Coit Tower, and the Transamerica Pyramid.

San Francisco, California

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, California Attractions in the San Francisco area include: Here is some more information about San Francisco:
  • Some of the major companies with their headquarters in San Francisco include Gap, McKesson Corporation and Visa International.

  • The principal airport serving San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport.

  • Some of the leading educational institutions in San Francisco include the University of California, San Francisco ("UCSF") and the University of San Francisco. The University of California, San Francisco ("UCSF") is one of the University of California's ten campuses. The University of San Francisco is a private Catholic University, established in 1855.

  • Professional sports franchises in San Francisco include the American football team, the San Francisco 49ers, the Major League Baseball team, the San Francisco Giants, and the USL-1 soccer team, California Victory.
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San Francisco & Northern California (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

By Annelise Sorensen

DK Travel
Paperback (336 pages)

San Francisco & Northern California (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California will lead you through the best attractions the region has on offer, including fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights from walking the Golden Gate Bridge to sailing out to somber Alcatraz. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you are exploring Lake Tahoe or experiencing the delights of some of the richest wine regions in the world, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each region for all budgets.



You'll find 3D cutaways and floor plans of all the must-see sites including Fort Mason and the Yerba Buena Gardens. Also included are street maps of major towns and cities plus reliable information about getting around, and a brand new pull-out map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California explores the culture, history, wineries and national parks, not forgetting the varied and dramatic surrounding countryside. With all the sites, beaches, shops, and attractions listed town by town, this DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook is your essential companion to San Francisco and Northern California.



HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

-Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps

-Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights

-3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts

-Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues

-Specially devised walking tours, special events info

-Now includes a new durable, oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city.

Stairway Walks in San Francisco

By Adah Bakalinsky

Wilderness Press
Paperback (296 pages)

Stairway Walks in San Francisco
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Hundreds of stairways traverse San Francisco’s 42 hills, exposing incredible vistas while connecting colorful, unique neighborhoods, and veteran guide Adah Bakalinsky loves them all. Her updated Stairway Walks in San Francisco explores clandestine corridors from Lands End to Bernal Heights while sharing captivating architectural, historical, pop culture, and horticultural notes along the way. Long-term locals and tourists alike have used the book for over 25 years to adventurously uncover San Francisco’s unexpected details. This revised and expanded edition has been thoroughly updated and includes three additional walks, new maps, and new color photographs. A comprehensive appendix lists every one of the city's 600-plus public stairways.

Michelin Red Guide San Francisco 2012

By Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Released: 2011-10-26
Paperback (496 pages)

Michelin Red Guide San Francisco 2012
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MICHELIN Guide San Francisco 2012 helps both locals and travelers find great places to eat and stay, with rigorously researched recommendations to almost 600 recommended restaurants and hotels. This guide, updated annually, appeals to all tastes and budgets and is easy to use with multiple, user-friendly listings. Local, anonymous, professional inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. Only the best make the Guide, so readers can feel confident in their choices.

Lonely Planet Discover San Francisco (Full Color City Travel Guide)

By Alison Bing

LONELY PLANET
Paperback (304 pages)

Lonely Planet Discover San Francisco (Full Color City Travel Guide)
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EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO

HIGHLIGHTS reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences
ITINERARIES and walking tours broken out by neighborhood
LOCAL EXPERTS recommend what not to miss
EASY-TO-USE TOOLS make planning your trip simpler than ever – no matter what your budget

Fodor's San Francisco 2012: with the Wine Country (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor's

Fodor's
Released: 2011-10-11
Paperback (520 pages)

Fodor s San Francisco 2012: with the Wine Country (Full-color Travel Guide)
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Full-color guide • Make your trip to San Francisco unforgettable with illustrated features, 44 maps, and 240 color photos.

Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences and attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color maps

Explore the Haight, the Castro, the Mission District, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Chinatown, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Park • Best market shopping, cable-car hopping, and hilltop strolls • Side trips to Napa and Sonoma wineries
 
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s San Francisco-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information

Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor’s hotel review, we’ve included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor’s expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco: Including North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay

By Jane Huber

Menasha Ridge Press
Paperback (302 pages)

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco: Including North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay
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Bay Area parks and preserves offer a dramatic variety of landscapes, from fern-lined canyons to rugged beaches, grassy meadows to sunny chaparral-coated hillsides. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco. Completely updated and including five new hikes, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the Bay Area's nine counties (a population of over 6 million people). Expertly drawn trail maps and trail profiles complement the detailed trail descriptions and useful at-a-glance information.

Lonely Planet San Francisco Encounter

By Alison Bing

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Lonely Planet San Francisco Encounter
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What Will Your San Francisco Encounter Be?

Snapping a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge from the ferry to Alcatraz
Choosing between tacos al pastor and seared scallops in the Mission
Hanging out with the white alligator at the California Academy of Sciences
Sipping fair-trade coffee and people-watching in the Haight
Squeezing fresh fruit at the Ferry Building before hitting the shops
Poking around the Beat Museum then toasting Kerouac in North Beach

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Our local author points you to the very best sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local experts chime in on San Francisco, from Lemony Snicket on the city's oddities to foodie author Raj Patel's tips on seasonal and sustainable cuisine

Michelin Must Sees San Francisco

By Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
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Michelin Must Sees San Francisco
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Must Sees San Francisco, updated in the new Must Sees format, highlights the best of the City on the Bay and beyond for a 24 hour visit, a weekend or longer. Explore the diverse neighborhoods, ride the trolley, tour Alcatraz, or take excursions to laid back Sausalito and the rugged seascape of Point Reyes and the Marin Headlands. Catch the Ferry Building's farmers market, or go wine tasting in Napa. Stay in boutique or family-run hotels, or centrally located hostels. Do it all, accompanied by Must Sees San Francisco's detailed maps.

The Dog Lover's Companion to the San Francisco Bay Area: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog (Dog Lover's Companion Guides)

By Maria Goodavage

Avalon Travel Publishing
Paperback (288 pages)

The Dog Lover s Companion to the San Francisco Bay Area: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog (Dog Lover s Companion Guides)
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The Dog Lover’s Companion to the San Francisco Bay Area has the inside scoop on the best dog runs, parks, beaches, hiking trails, camping areas, pet-friendly businesses, and much more. Local author Maria Goodavage and her trusty companion Jake have dug up many surprising resources available to dogs in the Bay Area, such as baseball games, cable-car adventures, and ferry trips. For the less outdoorsy dog, there are bookstores, cafés, and even winery visits! Packed with helpful maps, up-to-date leash laws, and a useful "paw" ranking system for all locations in the book, The Dog Lover’s Companion to the San Francisco Bay Area is a dog’s best friend.

Hidden San Francisco and Northern California: Including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe (Hidden Travel)

By Ray Riegert

Ulysses Press
Paperback (592 pages)

Hidden San Francisco and Northern California: Including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe (Hidden Travel)
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• All-new, four-color section features photo surveys of wineries, redwood groves, hidden beaches, ethnic neighborhoods, Gold Rush towns, and more

• Reviews a wide range of unique accommodations, from hip, boutique hotels to one-of-a-kind bed-and-breakfasts

• Newly added Hidden Highlight maps point the way to lesser-known gems in San Francisco, the Wine Country, along the coast, and all across Northern California

• Surveys the area's diverse dining options, including California cuisine, fresh seafood, and ethnic options like Chinese, Japanese, and Italian

• The ultimate guide to the region’s spectacular beauty with detailed information on hiking, camping, surfing, skiing, and river rafting

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