San Francisco and Northern California Book

Truly the guides that show you what others only tell you, this book features stunning 3D and cutaway views of museums, cathedrals, and other must-see sights; detailed street maps; a handy phrase section; advice on the best places to eat, drink, shop, sleep, and be entertained; and a Survival Guide to help the traveler sort out essential information such as currency, transportation, and communications. As world traveler and TV personality Michael Palin says, "the Eyewitness Travel Guides are irresistibly seductive.... They also deliver where it matters most -- uncluttered and accurate information." You can almost hear the clang of the cable car's bell with all the information and flavor packed into the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California. Highlighted by more than 600 full-color photographs, this phenomenal guide to the City-by-the Bay takes you through the city's neighborhoods in a series of street maps, as well as Muni Metro and BART transit maps. Features help you explore the city's colorful architecture, from its Victorian homes to its Spanish Mission influences to Civic Center's modern skyscrapers. Discover Golden Gate Park's natural and cultural wonders in a fully illustrated section complete with 3-D aerial maps covering all of the park's attractions. Experience the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art with cutaways, floor plans, and descriptions of its exceptional collection. The spirit of the city's people who have overcome catastrophic earthquakes is captured in a historical profile of San Francisco. Cross San Francisco Bay to amble about the University of California Campus in Berkley, using one of the guide's three walking tours. Or drive across theGolden Gate Bridge with a diverting two-day tour of Mendocino County, a distinctive overview of the Napa Valley Wine Country, and onward to the Lake Tahoe region. South of the city, explore Carmel, Santa Cruz and Monterey on a relaxing two-day jaunt. You'll never have to leave your heart in San Francisco once you have this preeminent guide to an unforgettable city.