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001-003_EW_San_Francisco.indd 2 30/11/2018 17:44 EW HALF-TITLE / TITLE TEMPLATE V1.1 – 22ND MAY 2018 FONTS: POSTERAMA TEXT 001-003_EW_San_Francisco.indd 2 30/11/2018 17:44 EW HALF-TITLE / TITLE TEMPLATE V1.1 – 22ND MAY 2018 FONTS: POSTERAMA TEXT EYEWITNESS SSAANN FFRRAANNCCIISSCCOO AANNDD TTHHEE BBAAYY AARREEAA 001-003_EW_San_Francisco.indd 3 30/11/2018 17:44 CONTENTS 004-005_EW_San_Francisco.indd 4 30/11/2018 12:06 EW Contents template v1.2 – 4th July 2018 Fonts: Posterama Text DISCOVER 6 Welcome to San Francisco and the Bay Area ...........................................8 A San Francisco Drive...............................28 San Francisco and Explore San Francisco ..............................10 the Bay Area Your Way ...........................30 Reasons to Love San Francisco and the Bay Area ..........................................12 A Year in San Francisco ..........................50 Getting to Know San Francisco ...........16 A Brief History ...............................................52 San Francisco and the Bay Area Itineraries ...........................22 EXPERIENCE 58 Presidio and the Civic Center Richmond District ..............................60 and Hayes Valley ...............................158 Pacific Heights Haight Ashbury and the Marina ......................................72 and the Mission ..................................172 Fisherman’s Wharf Golden Gate Park and North Beach .................................90 and Land’s End ....................................188 Chinatown and Nob Hill .................114 The Bay Area ......................................208 Downtown and SOMA ...................132 NEED TO KNOW 252 Before You Go ............................................254 General Index ..............................................262 Getting Around ..........................................256 Acknowledgments ...................................270 Practical Information .............................260 Left: A rosy sunrise over Napa Valley vineyards Previous page: View west from Jones Street 004-005_EW_San_Francisco.indd 5 14/12/2018 13:19 DISCOVER e nris u e at s n yli k o s ncisc a Fr n a S e h T 006-007_EW_San_Francisco.indd 6 30/11/2018 12:06 EW Section Openers template v1.1– 29th May 2018 Fonts: Posterama Text, Soho Pro Welcome to San Francisco and the Bay Area .............................................8 Explore San Francisco ................................10 Reasons to Love San Francisco and the Bay Area ...........................................12 Getting to Know San Francisco ............16 San Francisco and the Bay Area Itineraries ............................22 A San Francisco Drive................................28 San Francisco and the Bay Area Your Way ............................30 A Year in San Francisco ...........................50 A Brief History ................................................52 006-007_EW_San_Francisco.indd 7 14/12/2018 13:19 WELCOME TO SAN FRANCISCO a AND THE BAY AREA e r A y a B e h nd t Iconic bridges and steep streets that slope down to the waterfront. Diverse a o neighborhoods, each adding a unique flavor to the city. Major museums c cis and teeth-rattling cable cars. Whatever your dream trip to San Francisco an includes, this DK Eyewitness Guide is the perfect companion. Fr n a S o e t m o c el W R E V O C S DI 1 2 1 A vintage cable car, making its way up one of the city’s many hills. 2 PIER 39, still thronged with visitors at sunset. 3 The Bay Bridge, lit up at dusk as it stretches across the water to Oakland. 3 8 008-009_EW_San_Francisco.indd 8 30/11/2018 12:06 EW Welcome to… template v1.1– 5th June 2018 Fonts: Aptifer Sans LT Pro, Posterama Text, Soho Gothic Pro, Soho Pro Fingers of fog drift beneath the Golden Gate for nightlife, the buzzing Mission neighborhood Bridge, sliding over the hills and welcoming is an excellent spot for bar-hopping. newcomers to the “City by the Bay,” as they have Down on the water, two iconic bridges and since the days when fortune-seekers flocked a flotilla of ferries connect to lively bayfront here during the Gold Rush. But the fog can’t cities such as Oakland and Berkeley. The lush hide San Francisco’s beauty for long; from its vineyards of California Wine Country also lie seven steep hills, you’ll find yourself confronted within easy reach, while the coastal wonders with stunning views at almost every turn. of the Monterey Peninsula make for breezy “The City,” as it’s concisely known to locals, weekend getaways. is a place of many nicknames – and many From the Presidio to Alcatraz, we’ve broken neighborhoods. Track down delicious Italian food San Francisco and the Bay Area into easily in the vibrant North Beach area, or head to navigable adventures, with expert local Chinatown to experience the spectacular Chinese knowledge, detailed itineraries, and colorful, New Year parade. For those in search of culture, comprehensive maps to help you plan the the city’s four principal museums – SFMOMA, perfect visit. Whether you’re staying for a week, the Asian, the Legion of Honor, and the De a weekend, or longer, this guide will ensure that Young – will prove a highlight; if you’re looking you see the very best that “Fog City” has to offer. 9 008-009_EW_San_Francisco.indd 9 30/11/2018 12:06 EXPLORE SAN FRANCISCO Alcatraz Alcatraz Island Island This guide divides San Francisco San FSraann cFirsacnocisco into eight color-coded sightseeing Bay Bay areas, as shown on the map Golden GaGteolden Gate below. Find out more about each Bridge Bridge area on the following pages. For USS USS PampanitoPampanPitIoER PIER the Bay Area see p210. 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