Lonely Planet Pocket San Francisco is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch fog creep beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, ride a cable car past stately Victorians, or taste the best of California cuisine at the Ferry Building; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet Pocket San Francisco is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get interactive at the science museum Exploratorium, go for a cycle across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, take an eerie twilight tour of Alcatraz; all with your trusted travel companion.
Provides information on major points of interest, activities, accomodations, restaurants, shopping, transportation, and entertainment in the city of San Francisco.
Fisherman’s Wharf sea lions and Telegraph Hill parrots agree: this town is totally wild. Somewhere between urban farms and legendary surf beaches you’ll find San Franciscans in their natural habitat, going crazy for California cuisine and Pride parades. Come as you are, and ditch your inhibitions – you won’t be needing those in San Francisc. This guide gives you all the top sights and local's view of the city too -- you get the best of both worlds! This guide includes walking tours and day planners, maps for every neighbourhood, expert travel tips and more!.
Includes expert commentary on Venetian art and architecture; vital to the understanding of this city. Accessible neighbourhood structure; and really very carefully selected content that gives the best value for money food, drink and shopping options. Features full-colour pull-out map of the city.
Venice isn't all about history. This guide introduces the reader to its surprisingly contemporary side from rock-n-roll cellists to female ex-con co- operatives. It features a neighbourhood structure that helps travellers navigate the city more easily; from scouting down the best bellini to tailing the most famous Titian's. It also includes a map.
Paperback. Pub Date :2014-04-18 488 English Lonely Planet Lonely The worlds leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Western USA is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see. what to skip. and what hidden discoveries await you Watch Old Faithful blow its top at Yellowstone. take a trolley ride down the streets of San Francisco. or strut down the Las Vegas Strip;. all with your trusted travel companion Get to. the heart of Western USA and begin your journey now Inside Lonely Planets Western USA Travel Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money . and help you get around like a local. avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - includ...
Like a catwalk model, Milan struts confidently on the world stage. And why not? It is Italy's most dynamic city, a center of high fashion, fast finance and fabulous food where visitors can marvel at the aerodynamic engineering of the Fuksas 'glass sails' and then raid the racks of the Quadrilatero d'Oro. To land on your designer-clad feet be sure to pack Best of Milan. Nip & Tuck - Milan's cityscape is being reinvented by a stellar list of architects. Learn about the latest Libeskind or Zaha Hadid project with our detailed architectural coverage. Past & Present - Written by an acclaimed art and culture critic, discover Milan's cultural highs - from da Vinci's Last Supper to Daniel Barenbolm's first season at La Scala. In The Know - As the tumbleweed blows across the floor of those inner-city bars, take our hot tips and head out of the centre for fantastic fusion food and dance 'til dawn clubs. It's All About The Shopping - Push the envelope of your personal style with some modish Milanese shopping. Retail therapy really doesn't get much better than this.
Two local authors, 28 detailed maps, and 39 burritos eaten. The only guide with a dedicated Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans chapter - more clubs, more bars, more fun. In-depth coverage of SF's dining scene, from haute cuisine to tamale carts, and an interview with celebrity chef Traci des Jardins. Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com/san francisco for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights
What will your San Francisco Encounter: snapping a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge from the ferry to Alcatraz, choosing between tacos al pastor and seared scallops in the Mission, changing 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 shop. Poking around the Beat Museum then toasting Kerouac 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
