Frommer's Irreverent Guide to San Francisco, 3rd Edition (Irreverent) [Paperback]

Liz Barrett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Irreverent Guides | Publication Date: March 28, 2000

"Like being taken around by a savvy local."—The New York Times "Little fluff and lots of fun."— Boston Globe Are you tired of cliché-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the Irreverent Guides—the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend. Look inside for the lowdown on:

• Hotels for writers in search of a muse—or fans in search of a band
• Where to dine if you love goofy decor and fabulous food
• Sights for those who would rather stay away from Fisherman's Wharf
• Where to find painted ladies, local exhibitionists, and the spirit of John Coltrane
• Swingin' supper clubs with attitude
• And much more!

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Irreverent Guides give you listings you won't find in any other travel guides, including:

Morbid Landmarks The last-call saloon crawl Beaching in the buff Recycled Regalia Goofatoriums Music Meccas Euro-style Lodgings

About the Author

Liz Barrett is a lifelong resident of the San Francisco Bay Area who not only attended the first Human Be-In, but actually remembers it. Her articles have appeared in many national publications and have been syndicated by the New York Times. She has also been a special guest on National Public Radio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 3 edition (March 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028637887
• ISBN-13: 978-0028637884
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,311,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)