Night+Day San Francisco (Pulse Guides Cool Cities Series) [Paperback]

Julianne Balmain (Author), Kate Chynoweth (Collaborator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2006

Famous for its steep, scenic hills and its freewheeling West Coast spirit, San Francisco is a city of vibrant neighborhoods, world-class cuisine, dance-til-dawn nightclubs, and breath-taking views. Today's savvy travelers rely on NIGHT+DAY San Francisco — with its opinionated listings, insightful descriptions, and witty, intelligent writing — to get the sophisticated edge in travel. From the trendiest tables, hippest hotels, top shops and galleries to the hottest nightspots and coolest attractions, NIGHT+DAY San Francisco is packed with expert recommendations and insider tips. For discerning travelers, it's the details that make the difference. Night+Day signature sections include the "99 Best" of the city, three unique "Perfect Plan" itineraries, a "Cheat Sheet" of city essentials, a concise "Black Book" index, maps, and more.

Editorial Reviews

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"Delivers pithy comments and frank opinions on one of the world's great cities." -- Salt Lake Tribune

"Night+Day offers better variety than DailyCandy.com and more kicks than SanFrancisco.com." -- --New York Times, May 2006

"Night+Day offers better variety than DailyCandy.com and more kicks than SanFrancisco.com." -- New York Times

"Refreshingly different... It's amazing how much information is crammed into a handy 230-page paperback format." -- --KCBS Radio, July 2006

"Well laid out with itineraries for each of your trips to happening places." -- Philadelphia Inquirer

"Well-researched, well-organized and original." -- --USA Today, July 2006

A handy and thoughtful guide to the city's restaurants, bars and attractions. -- SF Weekly

It's so fresh, it's like someone's whispered the tips in your ear. -- ABC News, Travel Talk

Numerous three-day itineraries to mix and match to your heart's delight. -- Chicago Tribune

Well-researched, well-organized and original. -- USA Today

From the Publisher

Night+Day's signature sections include:

* "99 Best" of the city provides easy to read, must-do overview.
* "Perfect Plan" multi-day itineraries help readers see the city the way they want to.
* "Experience" chapters and itineraries structured around each city's style, so you can travel in your own: hot&cool, classic, hip, boho, chic, outdoors, and more.
* Complete "Black Book" index provides a quick glance reference.
* "Cheat Sheet" of city essentials helps you hit the ground running.
* "Event calendars" highlight the city's most happening months so you don't miss a thing.
* "Leaving Town" provides the best recommendations outside the city limits, with insider tips and maps.
* Special section for business travelers and conventioneers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Pulse Guides; First edition (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975902296
• ISBN-13: 978-0975902295
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,611,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julianne Balmain is a novelist and author of several nonfiction books. Using the pen name Nadia Gordon, she is the author of a series of culinary mystery novels set in Napa Valley, including SHARPSHOOTER, DEATH BY THE GLASS, MURDER ALFRESCO, and LETHAL VINTAGE, which was nominated for a 2010 Mystery Writers of America Mary Higgins Clark Award. Featured in the documentary film MYSTERIOUS CALIFORNIA, her mystery series has been called "jolly, high-calorie pleasure" by the Chicago Tribune, "highly enjoyable" by the Washington Post, and "rapturous" by the Los Angeles Times. Writing under her real name, Balmain is the author of numerous books about food, relationships, and travel, including THE KAMA SUTRA DECK, a romantic how-to guide, and the humorous OFFICE KAMA SUTRA, which together have been translated into six languages. Her travel books include NIGHT + DAY SAN FRANCISCO, which the New York Times called "astute" and full of "details that can make out-of-towners want to pay a special visit." To find out more, visit www.juliannebalmain.com.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't come to San Francisco without this book!, June 19, 2006

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Mary Catherine Bach - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night+Day San Francisco (Pulse Guides Cool Cities Series) (Paperback)

This has been the best travel resource for our family. Guests arrive at our bay area home and are given this book before they even sit down. It is easy to use and doesn't require that you already have a knowledge of the area. The information is presented clearly and accurately and has made some of the more difficult decisions (due to time restraints) easier to make. In a city where everything is constantly changing, it is surprising how current the information is. We are sending copies to friends who are in the process of making plans to visit from Europe. We are confident that this resource will insure a great trip!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best for SF, June 13, 2006

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Dauray T. Owens - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night+Day San Francisco (Pulse Guides Cool Cities Series) (Paperback)

This book contained everything I needed to know about what to do in San Francisco. It covered all types of entertainment for all types of people. And I mean diversity is key here. One of the best things SF has to offer is an cultural melting pot of juicy stuff...from the Day of the Dead to Gay Pride to the Junior League...this town has it and this book says it all! Amen brothers and sisters!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really know their stuff, August 15, 2006

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wrldtrvlr (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night+Day San Francisco (Pulse Guides Cool Cities Series) (Paperback)

The writers of this guide clearly really know their stuff. I've lived in SF, and think of myself as someone who knows the city inside and out, but this book showed me stuff I've never found on my own. It's a lot of fun.