Download or read book Peninsula San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Peninsula (or San Francisco Peninsula) region of the San Francisco Bay Area lies immediately south of the City and County of San Francisco--reaching from its famous neighbor to the north into the high-tech region of Silicon Valley. While many of the Peninsula's residents work and play to the north or south, the Peninsula has its attractions, including some beautiful wilderness areas. About 30% of the Peninsula is nature preserve, parkland, or otherwise undeveloped. There are many opportunities for hiking and mountain biking, all a short drive away. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Half Moon Bay San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Half Moon Bay is a city on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The Half Moon Bay Coastside is a rural seaside community about 30 miles (45 km) south of San Francisco, and only an hour's drive from virtually anywhere in the Bay Area. Almost all of the beaches are on or off of California State Highway 1 (a.k.a. the Pacific Coast Highway). Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book San Francisco USA Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and desirable cities in the nation, if not the world. Sandwiched between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean on a small square of land seven miles (11 km) on each side, San Francisco offers a wealth of treasures for the visitor, from the windswept and often foggy bay to the steep hills lined with Victorian homes that overlook the spectacular scenery of the city. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Mountain View San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain View in California is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley and is one of its major cities. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book North Bay San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North of the Golden Gate Bridge, in the hilly country across the chilly waters from San Francisco, lies the North Bay region of the Bay Area. Perhaps best known as the home of Napa Valley, America's largest wine producing region, here you'll find lovely natural scenery and some very pleasant small towns in the hills and valleys of the area. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Santa Clara San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa Clara is a town in the South Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area, in California. Specialty markets offer native ingredients from around the world, and the Indian and East Asian restaurants are some of the best in the Bay Area Dozens of 19th-century homes are well-maintained by their 21st-century owners in the "old quad," the earliest residential area, adjacent to the university. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Contra Costa County San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East of the Oakland Hills that border the East Bay, Contra Costa County maintains a very separate culture and lifestyle than its Bay Area neighbors. The area is mostly residential--although many San Francisco businesses have moved here to avoid high city taxes--and affluent, and consequently considerably more conservative (by Bay Area standards). The same hills that keep Contra Costa culturally isolated also keep it protected climatically; the area is usually 10-20°F warmer than the Bay in summer. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Berkeley San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berkeley is a city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the United States. Famous for its liberal politics, Berkeley is home to the University of California Berkeley, an ethnically diverse community, and numerous cultural and culinary attractions. You'll still see more tie-dye per capita in Berkeley, but a deeper look reveals a dynamic city filled with superb theaters, restaurants, and shops. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Marin County San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-20 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marin County in the Bay Area of California is a bedroom community across the Golden Gate Bridge to the north of San Francisco. Affluent Marin County is home to ex-hippies and dot-com millionaires. It has rugged wilderness areas on its western coast, while towns on the Bay have a nautical air dating to the 1800s. The money in the area means that there's no shortage of fine restaurants and shopping, as well as a fair share of performances, festivals, and so on. But the big draw for most visitors is Marin's nature: steep hills, rugged beaches, ancient forests, and state parks for hiking, biking, and camping. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Pleasanton San Francisco Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pleasanton is a city in Alameda County, in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is one of the wealthiest cities of its type, with many upscale restaurants and historic districts. Pleasanton has numerous historic sights in the downtown area. These are generally in two sections: the commercial section along Main Street and the residential section along First and Second Streets. Other attractions are notable, such as Kottinger's Barn and Museum on Main. These are historic buildings which have since been converted into something they originally weren't. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book San Francisco Travel Guide 2024 written by T Turner and published by T Turner. This book was released on with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. The cultural center of northern California, San Francisco is renowned for its mixture of scenic beauty and unique culture that makes it one of the most vibrant and desirable cities in the nation, if not the world. Turner Travel Guides are the most up-to-date, reliable and complete city guides available. Travelers will find everything they need for an unforgettable visit, presented in a convenient and easy-to-use format. Each guide includes quick information on planning a visit, navigating the city, experiencing the local culture, exploring the beauty of the city and more!
Download or read book Fodor s San Francisco written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience San Francisco? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s San Francisco travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of San Francisco, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore the Golden Gate Bridge or the Presidio, visit Alcatraz or the Mission District, eat dim sum in Chinatown or explore the Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s San Francisco includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of San Francisco. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz, Chinatown, San Francisco’s Cable Cars, and Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds, and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, SoMa, Civic Center, the Marina, Presidio, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, The Haight, Castro, Noe Valley, Mission District, Japantown, Pacific Heights, The Bay Area, Marin County, Berkeley, Oakland, Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, Alcatraz, Cable Cars, the historic Ferry Building, San Francisco tours, San Francisco museums, nightlife, dining, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting the rest of California? Check out Fodor’s Northern California, Fodor’s Southern California, and Fodor’s California guides.
Download or read book San Francisco Travel Guide written by Mike Sinclair and published by Globe Pequot Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set on the tip of a peninsula with water on three sides and green hills in the distance, San Francisco enjoys an enviable natural setting. Since the mid-19th-century Gold Rush, which helped make it the ninth largest city in the USA by the turn of the 20th century, San Francisco has regularly set the social and cultural pace for the rest of the USA, and often the world, to follow.
Download or read book The San Francisco Peninsula Visitor s Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to San Francisco Peninsula written by Manuel G. Bonilla and published by . This book was released on 1966* with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DK Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area written by DK Eyewitness and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging from the fog, San Francisco tempts with its scenic beauty and outstanding cultural heritage Whether you want to muse over modern masterpieces at SFMOMA, indulge in the hedonistic nightlife of the Castro, or uncover cypress-tree sculptures in the Presidio forest, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer. The glowing Golden Gate Bridge is the quintessential image of San Francisco, but there's so much more to discover - a forward-thinking foodie scene, an eclectic arts scene and countless festivals and events. Further afield, Bayfront cities Oakland and Berkeley beckon, while the lush vineyards of California Wine Country unfurl in easy reach. Our updated guide brings San Francisco and the Bay Area to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: -our pick of San Francisco and the Bay Area's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy -easy-to-follow itineraries -expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe -colour-coded chapters to every part of San Francisco and the Bay Area, from from Golden Gate Park and Land's End to Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, Presidio and Richmond to Haight Ashbury and the Mission -a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of San Francisco and the Bay Area in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 San Francisco
Download or read book San Francisco Bay Region written by Travel World Publications and published by . This book was released on 1980-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
