Frommer's San Francisco 2004 (Paperback)

~ Erika Lenkert (Author) "From an outsider's perspective, San Francisco is still very much the city it's reputed to be: The restaurant scene is alive and flavorful, boutiques abound,..." (more)
Key Phrases: direct stop, wok shop, limited room service, San Francisco, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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 gorgeous color photos of 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!

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Insider tips on the best side trips from San Francisco, from the Napa Valley 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.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; Book&Map edition (August 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764538861
• ISBN-13: 978-0764538865
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,582,753 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essentials and great food recommendations, October 4, 2004

By	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.

5.0 out of 5 stars We used this for our Honeymoon and Loved IT!, January 18, 2009

By	Mary Lee Roberts "M'Lee" (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews

This book gave us so many different ideas! I had been to SF before but my husband had not. WHAT A GREAT BUY! Thanks!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Guidebook, March 9, 2007

By	S. Hale (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Frommer's San Francisco 2005 (Frommer's Complete) (Paperback)

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!