San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf

Author: Alessandro Baccari

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 0738528978

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Describes how Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco's top tourist destination, was once the main port of entry to San Francisco and an extremely industrious place filled with immigrants, railroads, fishermen, and booming industry. Reissue.


Broke-Ass Stuart's Guide to Living Cheaply in San Francisco

Broke-Ass Stuart's Guide to Living Cheaply in San Francisco

Author: Broke-Ass Stuart

Publisher: Seven Footer Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780978817893

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This book is for busboys, poets, social workers, students, artists, musicians, magicians, mathematicians, maniacs, yodelers and everyone else out there who wants to enjoy San Francisco not as a rich person, but as a real person. What are you looking for? Free food? Got it. Cheap drinks? Yup, got those too. How about the feeling that you're getting the best of this glorious city without having to pawn the old wedding ring that your grandmother gave you as a family heirloom? Yeah, that's in here too. Based on the underground hit and "Best Local Zine" (San Francisco Bay Guardian) Broke-Ass Stuart's Guide To Living Cheaply in San Francisco is a gritty, anecdotal and funny guide for both locals and visitors, who are looking to get a piece of the action without having to lose of piece of themselves. Now you might be standing there saying, "Man, I'm a broke-ass too. Why should I spend my money on this book?" Think of it this way: There is so much cool cheap and free stuff in this book, that within days of buying it, you will have made back the cost of this book times ten. Hell, the free food list on page 280 alone will probably save you enough to pay for those platinum teeth you've been saving up for. So buy this book, dammit! It's good for your mind, great for your soul, awful for your liver, and amazing for your wallet. Book jacket.


Good Night San Francisco

Good Night San Francisco

Author: Adam Gamble

Publisher: Good Night Books

Published: 2006-10-28

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 1602197636

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Easy-to-read text introduces the sights of San Francisco, through a full day of sightseeing.


San Francisco, Baby!

San Francisco, Baby!

Author:

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2012-04-25

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 1452106207

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Baby takes a tour of San Francisco and sees Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz and the other sights in the City by the Bay.


San Francisco Like a Local

San Francisco Like a Local

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 0744055296

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Immerse yourself in the San Francisco scene with this insider's e-guide Home to waterfront esplanades, major museums, and a nightlife scene like no other, this cultural city is endlessly enticing. But beyond the well-trodden sights of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 lies the real San Francisco: a whole other side waiting to be explored. We've spoken to the city's locals to unearth the coolest hangout spots, hidden gems, and personal favorites to ensure you travel like a local. Amble up secret stairways to pocket parks, browse record stores tucked away in colorful neighborhoods, and tuck into Mexican cuisine at tiny hole-in-the-wall joints. Whether you're a San Franciscan looking to uncover your city's secrets or seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide makes sure you experience San Francisco beneath the surface.


Secret San Francisco

Secret San Francisco

Author: Ruth Carlson

Publisher: Secret

Published: 2019-05-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781681062051

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Did you know that there is a redwood forest in the middle of San Francisco? Have you ever heard a brass marching band leading funerals through Chinatown, or taken an underground sewer tour of the city? Where can you wander through a labyrinth where the land meets the sea? It's all revealed in Secret San Francisco: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Not your traditional guidebook, it will lead you to unlock the secrets and little-known stories behind the city's most enduring icons. You'll find directions to the real crookedest street, windmills, and an airport for flying boats. Along the way you'll encounter some bizarre and often hilarious history. For example, did you know that both Burning Man and Santa Con started here? Or that San Francisco was the site of the last American duel? Learn the story of how the city nearly broke Tony Bennett's heart, and almost allowed public nudity. International travel writer Ruth Wertzberger Carlson left no detail overlooked as she researched and wrote about her hometown. Her book will take you places locals would rather keep for themselves"š€š"that is, if they even know about them!


The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast

The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast

Author: Kirk Lombard

Publisher: Heyday Books

Published: 2014-10

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781597143578

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An indispensible guide to coastal foraging and fishing in the intertidal regions of our Northern California coast where fish, small and large, plus abalone and many other tasty items can be found


Walking San Francisco's 49 Mile Scenic Drive

Walking San Francisco's 49 Mile Scenic Drive

Author: Kristine Poggioli

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781610352796

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San Francisco's famous citywide scenic driving route has been reinvented for a new generation as a green, healthy walking adventure. This turn-by-turn guide takes visitors and natives alike on 17 different up-close walking tours, passing by and through the city's major sights, fascinating neighborhoods, and breathtaking vistas.