San Francisco and the Bay Area
- ISBN-10
- 1878867164
- ISBN-13
- 9781878867162
- Category
- San Francisco (Calif.)
- Pages
- 396
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992-12-13
- Publisher
- Fodor's Travel Publications
- Author
- Barry Parr
Description
Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting. Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival imagesTopical essays and literary extractsDetailed color mapsGreat ideas for things to see and doCapsule reviews of hotels and restaurants
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