The Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California, with fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and somber Alcatraz, will lead you through the best attractions the region has to offer. The guide provides all of the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you desire to explore Lake Tahoe or experience the delights of some of the richest wine regions in the world. Also included are comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floor plans of all the must see sites, such as Fort Mason and the Yerba Buena Gardens, as well as street maps of major towns and cities, reliable information about getting around, and a brand new pullout map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California explores the culture, history, wineries and national parks, not forgetting the varied and dramatic surrounding countryside. With all the sites, beaches, shops, and attractions listed town by town, this DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook is your essential companion to San Francisco and Northern California. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights 3D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues Specially devised walking tours, special events info Now includes a new durable, oversized pullout map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the cities. show more