San Francisco - Lonely Planet

410 g/db

8th Edition / February 2012

336 pp / 30 maps
Next edition due: February 2014

Sunny days suit most cities just fine, but San Francisco saves its most dramatic views of Golden Gate Bridge for foggy weather. When it swirls around the towers, romantics and photographers rejoice.

This revamped guide to one of the most popular cities in the USA features easy-to-use maps and more colour images, including a showcase of local photographers' favourite corners of San Francisco and food expert highlights of the city's specialities and top restaurants.

174 restaurants, 140 shops, 43 hills to explore & 29 museums
In-depth background on the city’s cuisine and cocktails
Comprehensive map section
Feature coverage of top sights

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, The Marina, Fisherman's Wharf & the Piers, Downtown & Civic Center, North Beach & Chinatown, The Hills & Japantown, The Mission, SoMa & Potrero Hill, Castro & Noe Valley, Height & Hayes Valley, Gold Gate Park, Day Trips, Understand & Survival chapters.