San Francisco Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places [Paperback]

Michael Petrocelli (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2002 | Series: Off the Beaten Path Series

Discover the less-well-known side of San Francisco and enjoy funky shops and eateries, truly unique museums and galleries, and obscure theater and music venues--plus often-neglected but equally fascinating aspects of well-known attractions in the City by the Bay. Soon you will munching focaccia bread from a specialty bakery in business since 1911, hanging out at the bar where Kerouac was a regular, and looking beyond Alcatraz to Angel Island, entry point for tens of thousands of Asian immigrants and now a great place to bike and hike. Wherever you roam, this book will help you expand your vision off the beaten path.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

You've crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, viewed the bay from the top of Telegraph Hill, and dined on fresh seafood at Fisherman's Wharf. Ready to wrap up your visit? Don't even think about it! San Francisco has so much more to offer. Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide will help you discover the hidden places in San Francisco that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon.

About the Author

Michael Petrocelli comes by his love for his hometown and for books honestly, as son of the owners of San Francisco's wonderful Book Passage store.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762722924
• ISBN-13: 978-0762722921
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,601,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)