San Francisco As You Like It: 23 Tailor-Made Tours for Culture Vultures, Shopaholics, Neo-Bohemians, Famished Foodies, Savvy Natives & Everyone Else [Paperback]

Bonnie Wach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 9, 2004 | Series: San Francisco As You Like It

A refreshing antidote to the standard, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink travel guide, San Francisco as You Like It takes over 20 character types — from grandmothers and parents with toddlers in tow, to savvy natives, neo-bohemians, and epicureans — and creates special tours that crisscross the city to satisfy their specific likes, needs, and preferences. Instead of reviewing attractions, hotels, restaurants, and everything else by category or location, this book presents its recommendations through customized itineraries that cater to the people who will use them. Using this unique organizational tool, it becomes the definitive insider’s guide to the city — a perfect companion for visitors and locals alike. San Francisco native Bonnie Wach understands that where you want to go in this incredibly diverse city depends on who you are (or who you want to be). Her advice is practical, funny, and deeply rooted in San Francisco's exotic history and quirky character.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bonnie Wach is the fabulously well-informed editor of Where magazine and has written for many other publications. She was born and raised in San Francisco, which is still her home today. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press; 2nd edition (July 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569753873
• ISBN-13: 978-1569753873
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, innovative and useful approach to seeing San Francisc, August 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: San Francisco As You Like It: 20 Tailor-Made Tours for Culture Vultures, Shopaholics, Java Junkies, Fitness Freaks, Savvy Natives, and Everyone Else (Paperback)

As a San Franciscan, this book is the perfect gift and/or inspiration to entertain friends, family or even yourself.

The author's approach orients the reader and eliminates the clutter of the average guide book. The book also has a nice balance between indoor and outdoor activities that you will be tempted to do over and over.

This is the perfect book for those looking for both the obvious and the obscure in San Francisco.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Tourists and Natives Alike, July 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: San Francisco As You Like It: 20 Tailor-Made Tours for Culture Vultures, Shopaholics, Java Junkies, Fitness Freaks, Savvy Natives, and Everyone Else (Paperback)

Ms. Wach's book about San Francisco is a must read for both tourists and natives. Instead of the usual laundry list of sites to see, the book contains colorful, carefully organized descriptions of a wide range of both ordinary and eclectic places and activities in one of the most wonderful and exciting cities in the U.S. (or, maybe, in the world!). In addition, Ms. Wach has a very charming and humorous style, that makes the book enjoyable reading even for the armchair traveler.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!, November 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: San Francisco As You Like It: 20 Tailor-Made Tours for Culture Vultures, Shopaholics, Java Junkies, Fitness Freaks, Savvy Natives, and Everyone Else (Paperback)

It doesn't matter if you never go to San Francisco -- buy this book just for the sheer joy of reading it. Bonnie Wach has real opinions and does not dish out the usual everything-is-great travel-guide drivel. Her writing sparkles with personality, wit and humor. All the particulars for the places she writes about are listed in the margins, making the information easy to find when you're looking for it. If you have any interest in San Francisco or travel books in general, buy this book.