San Francisco

This updated title in Michelin's acclaimed collection of travel publications is your indispensable guide to the glorious City by the Bay, from the landmark towers of the Financial District to the teeming streets of Chinatown, from the elegant mansions of Pacific Heights to the salty ambience of Fisherman's Wharf. Excursions from the city highlight the best of Marin County, the East Bay, the San Mateo County Coast and the world-renowned Northern California Wine Country. Richly illustrated with more than 90 full-color photographs, this handy guide directs you to over 600 sights, selected according to Michelin's famed star-rating system: *** Highly recommended, * recommended, and * Interesting. Maps of principal sights are specially designed for at-a-glance orientation, while detailed city maps guide you through easy-to follow walking tours. Digressions (offbeat shops, cozy coffee-houses and intriguing restaurants) offer options for entertaining breaks from sightseeing. Captivating sidebars cover topics from San Francisco's renowned cable cars to Chinatown's mysterious temples. Informative essays reveal the city's rambunctious history and quirky architecture, and explore its diverse population, literary and artistic heritage, and culinary traditions. Extensive practical information sections are packed with touring tips, useful addresses, and specifics about shopping, dining out, accommodations and recreational opportunities.