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Frommer's San Francisco 2005 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Erika Lenkert (Author)
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Frommer's Complete Guides September 24, 2004
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go— they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's San Francisco features everything you need to know to enjoy the sights and experiences that await you in the City by the Bay. Our author, a longtime resident and noted dining critic, hits all the highlights, from Golden Gate Park to North Beach. She's checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. Her honest, irreverent, and opinionated dining reviews encompass everything from the best dim sum to the freshest seafood, from affordable burrito joints and Vietnamese restaurants to trendy bistros opened by California's hottest chefs.

Look for up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; and side trips to Berkeley, Sausalito, Muir Woods, Point Reyes, and more. There's also a detailed chapter on the nearby Wine Country, with the best wineries, inns, spas, and gourmet shopping, and the most decadent restaurants in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!


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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer’s. The best trips start here.
  • Insider tips on the best side trips from San Francisco, from the Napa and Sonoma valleys to Berkeley, Sausalito, and Muir Woods.
  • Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
  • Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
  • Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

About the Author

A native San Franciscan, Erika Lenkert spends half her time in Napa Valley and the other half visiting San Francisco and seeking global adventure. She's currently a columnist for San Francisco Magazine, co-author of several guides to California, and has contributed to InStyle, Travel & Leisure, Bride's, Wine Country Living, Los Angeles Magazine, and Time Out. Erika is pleased that she actually gets paid to force her opinions onto others-something she'd done pro bono for years.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 348 pages
  • Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (September 24, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764571850
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764571855
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,747,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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As a lifestyle journalist and entertaining expert, I am a frequent contributor to In Style, Everyday with Rachel Ray, and dozens of other national publications. I have also authored several lifestyle books, including "The Last-Minute Party Girl: Fashionable, Fearless, and Foolishly Simple Entertaining" and "Raw: The Uncook Book." Known for combining wit and wisdom, I am committed to helping today's mommy-to-be shirk the prevailing pregnancy paranoia so that she can confidently revel in all of the weird, wacky, and downright funky stuff that comes with making a human from scratch.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essentials and great food recommendations, October 4, 2004
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Erika Lenkert "Erika" (San Francisco Bay Area) - See all my reviews
I have been to San Francisco dozens of times and used at least five different travel guide books. I especially liked this one because the author gave a real sense of the places and gave me a better idea of whether I wanted to go to the places--especially when it came to restaurants. As far as sights go, all the essentials are covered. And there are plenty of hotels, restaurants, and shops to choose from. I found some real neighborhood gems thanks to this book. It definitely helped me to see more of authentic San Francisco.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We used this for our Honeymoon and Loved IT!, January 18, 2009
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This book gave us so many different ideas! I had been to SF before but my husband had not. WHAT A GREAT BUY! Thanks!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Guidebook, March 9, 2007
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We used many of the author's suggestions and found them to be excellent, especially for restaurants. I highly recommend this book for anyone planning to travel to San Francisco!
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Finally! After having to start this book the past few years with the announcement that San Francisco is still recovering from the repercussions of the dot.com crash, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a dramatic influx of new residents (up 13% since the '90s), and the general economic strains of 2002 and 2003, there's great news to report: San Francisco is definitely on an upswing! Read the first page
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most main courses, direct stop, limited room service, heated outdoor pool, validated parking, focaccia sandwiches, valet parking, continental breakfast, tasting room, wine hour, main courses lunch, courtesy car
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San Francisco, Union Square, North Beach, Napa Valley, Wine Country, United States, Nob Hill, Financial District, Golden Gate Park, Columbus Ave, Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, New York, Grant Ave, Pacific Heights, Sonoma Valley, Market Street, Point Reyes, Bay Bridge, Mission District, Fort Mason, Van Ness Ave, Cliff House, Silverado Trail, Yerba Buena Gardens
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