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راهنمای سفر DK Witness: سانفرانسیسکو
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Contents 4 ......Page 6
How to Use This Guide 6 ......Page 8
Four Great Days in San Francisco 10 ......Page 12
Putting San Francisco on the Map 12 ......Page 14
San Francisco’s Earthquakes 18 ......Page 20
The History of San Francisco 20 ......Page 23
San Francisco at a Glance 34 ......Page 37
San Francisco Through the Year 48 ......Page 50
The 49-mile Scenic Drive 54 ......Page 56
Presidio 56 ......Page 59
Pacific Heights and the Marina 68 ......Page 71
Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach 78 ......Page 81
Chinatown and Nob Hill 94 ......Page 97
Financial District and Union Square 106 ......Page 109
Civic Center 122 ......Page 125
Haight Ashbury and the Mission 130 ......Page 133
Golden Gate Park and Land’s End 142 ......Page 144
Farther Afield 158 ......Page 161
Five Guided Walks 170 ......Page 173
Exploring Northern California 184 ......Page 186
A Two-day Tour to Carmel 186 ......Page 188
A Two-day Tour to Mendocino 188 ......Page 190
The Napa Wine Country 190 ......Page 192
Lake Tahoe 196 ......Page 198
Yosemite National Park 200 ......Page 202
Where to Stay 206 ......Page 208
Restaurants and Cafés 222 ......Page 224
Shopping in San Francisco 244 ......Page 246
Entertainment in San Francisco 258 ......Page 260
Children’s San Francisco 274 ......Page 276
Practical Information 278 ......Page 280
Getting to San Francisco 288 ......Page 290
Getting Around San Francisco 292 ......Page 294
San Francisco Street Finder 302 ......Page 304
General Index 322 ......Page 323
Acknowledgments 334 ......Page 336
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California will lead you through the best attractions the region has on offer, including fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights from walking the Golden Gate Bridge to sailing out to somber Alcatraz. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you are exploring Lake Tahoe or experiencing the delights of some of the richest wine regions in the world, with 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 including Fort Mason and the Yerba Buena Gardens. Also included are street maps of major towns and cities plus reliable information about getting around, and a brand new pull-out 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 -3-D 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 pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city.