旧金山非官方指南 THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO SAN FRANCISCO

出版时间：2006-3  出版社：John Wiley & Sons Inc  作者：Sterling, Richard  页数：406  

内容概要

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:    Hotels, motels, and inns ranked and rated for value and quality--plus proven strategies for getting the best deals    Detailed restaurant reviews, including the best of Chinatown    Driving and walking tours of the city's top neighborhoods    The straight truth on all the attractions, from Alcatraz to the Golden Gate Bridge    The best day trips in the surrounding Bay Area and beyond, including the Wine Country    Type of attraction Maritime art, ship figureheads, intricate models, and thematic exhibits echoing San Francisco's maritime past. A self-guided tour. Admission Free. Hyde Street Pier, $4 adults, $2 seniors and children ages 12-17. Hours Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special comments One set of stairs; restrooms, drinking water, and telephones are available. Author's rating After exploring real ships at Hyde Street Pier, this museum is icing on the cake for folks fascinated by San Francisco's colorful seafaring past; an excellent, nontouristy destination at Fisherman's Wharf. ...H. How much time to allow 1-2 hours.作者简介：    RICHARD STERLING IS AN AUTHOR of and contributor to numerous cookbooks and guidebooks covering California, Latin America, and Asia. Richard is well known in the Bay Area for his varied and eclectic accomplishments.

书籍目录

List of Maps  About the Author  Introduction    The City by the Bay: A Metropolitan Mecca    About This Guide  PART ONE: Planning Your Visit    Understanding the City: A Brief History of San Francisco    When to Go: The Sweater Season and the       Well, Sweater (Wetter) Season    How to Get More Information before Your Visit    Gays and Lesbians    A Calendar of Festivals and Events  PART TWO: Accommodations    Deciding Where to Stay    Getting a Good Deal on a Room    Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked    Hotel Information Chart  PART THREE: Visiting on Business    Not All Visitors Are Headed for Fisherman’s Wharf  PART FOUR: Arriving and Getting Oriented    Coming into the City    A Geographic Overview of San Francisco and the Bay Area    Things the Natives Already Know    How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places  PART FIVE: Getting Around    Driving Your Car    Public Transportation  PART SIX: Sightseeing, Tours, and Attractions    Touring San Francisco    San Francisco for Children    Helpful Tips for Tourists    San Francisco on Film    The Wine Country    Napa Valley    Sonoma Valley    Day Trips in and around the Bay Area    Beyond the Bay Area    Attraction Profiles  PART SEVEN: Dining and Restaurants    The Restaurants    Restaurant Profiles  PART EIGHT: Entertainment and Nightlife    Performing Arts    San Francisco Nightlife    Nightclub Profiles  PART NINE: Shopping    Top Shopping Neighborhoods    The Malls    Specialty Shops  PART TEN: Exercise and Recreation    The Great Indoors    Outdoors, Naturally!   Spectator Sports  Accommodations Index  Restaurant Index  Subject Index