San Francisco for Dummies, Second Edition

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Where can you meander down the steepest, crookedest street in the world, ride cable cars, visit the notorious Alcatraz prison, and gaze at a majestic golden bridge across a deep blue bay? San Francisco, of course. For singles, families, and every traveler in between, this is the perfect starting point to a great vacation in the Bay Area, jam-packed with fun and practical information including:Getting the hang of the neighborhoods: Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, The Mission District, The Presidio, and moreUp-to-date tips on restaurants from ethnic eats to fine dining, snacks on the wharf to perfect lattésDay and overnight trip itineraries for Berkeley, California Wine Country, Point Reyes and InvernessThe best panoramic views to check out — and activities to enjoy when it’s rainingSpecial guidance for gay and lesbian visitors, families, seniors, and travelers with disabilitiesLike every For Dummies travel guide, San Francisco For Dummies, Second Edition includes:Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skipThe best restaurants and hotels for every budgetLots of detailed maps

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A California native, Paula Tevis made many treks to San Francisco as a young girl before moving to her favorite city in 1983. After an eclectic but blessedly brief career that included stints in the computer and nonprofit sectors, she and her husband produced a couple of children in quick succession, and Paula happily relinquished the 9-to-5 world for the 24/7 one that parenting brings. Upon regaining consciousness, Paula recalled a childhood ambition and declared herself a writer. From her humble beginnings word processing cookbook manuscripts for a local publisher, Paula metamorphosed into a freelance copy editor and soon received her first break as a professional writer with Parenting magazine, crafting a column on kids who cook. Over the years, she has contributed articles and essays to Family Fun magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, Citysearch.com, Frommer's Las Vegas, Frommer's New Orleans, and Variety. She is the co-author of California For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and author of the Berlitz Vancouver Pocketguide and the soon-to-be-released Frommer's San Francisco with Kids.