San Francisco has been voted the #2 city in the world in the "Conde Nast Traveler" 1996 Readers' Choice Awards--and the city continues to draw record-breaking numbers of travelers each year. Frommer's is the guide to choose, for its detailed maps and up-to-the-minute coverage of accommodations, dining, shopping, and night life. Fold-out map.
San Diego is a touristic magnet, attracting an estimated 40 million tourists a year. That's not surprising: the city boasts some of the most fascinating museum and historic sights in the nation, plus a vibrant nightlife scene (including cutting-edge restaurants), eye-candy nature sights and postcard-perfect beaches. Frommer's San Diego day by day advises the reader how to see the best of everything--in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The book contains: - The best of San Diego in one, two or three days, plus thematic tours for every interest, schedule or taste. - Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods, from the Gaslamp Quarter to La Jolla and Coronado. - Scores of evocative color photographs. - Bulleted maps that show the reader how to get from place to place, plus a tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet. - Highly opinionated appraisals of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets from luxury to backpacker. - Exact pricing so there's never any guessing. - Detailed information on the best outdoor adventures, beaches and day trip.
Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. * Insider tips on the best side trips from San Francisco, from the Point Reyes National Seashore 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 whatever your budget. * Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Full-color package at an affordable price Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Handy pocket-sized trim At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The best of Napa & Sonoma in one, two, or three days Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste Tips on wine-tasting, including best wineries for aspiring oenophiles Walking tours of the region's best-loved towns Outdoor itineraries to fit in active pursuits between wine-tasting, such as exploring the region by bike, in a kayak, and along hiking trails Hundreds of evocative color photos Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place Hotels, restaurants, & shopping, for all budgets A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
Traces the history of mapmaking while offering insight into the role of cartography in human civilization and sharing anecdotes about the cultural arenas frequented by map enthusiasts.
