Our Favorite Travel Guides


DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California

Very visual Travel Guide - includes and oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information about getting around San Francsico. It also has a section for San Francisco's History, Earthquakes, Plan for 4 Great Days in San Francisco. Everything is beauitfully illustrated.

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Lonely Planet San Francisco

174 hand-picked restaurants - 140 shops & one pirate supply store - 43 hills to explore, by foot or cable car - 29 museums (art, history, for kids) - 24 Napa & Sonoma wineries - Comprehensive map section - Feature coverage of top sights - Range of planning tools - In-depth background on the city’s cuisine and cocktails

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Lonely Planet San Francisco Pocket Edition

Top Sights - The city’s must-see sights plus expert advice to make your trip even better.
Local Life - Discover how to unlock the city with guides to areas that the locals really love. Best Of San Francisco - They’ve found the best walks, food, art, shopping, views, nightlife. PLUS Bonus pull-out map, Walking tours and day planners.

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Fodor's San Francisco 2013: with the Wine Country

New hotel and restaurant reviews illustrate what’s current and hip in this ever-changing city. A revamped Wine Country chapter with new features on family-friendly wineries and lush new spas gives travelers reasons to head to Napa and Sonoma. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.

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Top 10 San Francisco

Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists — from the Top 10 architectural highlights and Top 10 outdoor activities, to the Top 10 children's attractions, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! FREE pull-out map.

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