Lonely Planet San Francisco

Sunny days suit most cities just fine, but San Francisco saves its most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge for fog. When it swirls around the towers, romantics and photographers rejoice. Alison Bing, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book

174 hand-picked restaurants
140 shops & one pirate supply store
43 hills to explore, by foot or cable car
29 museums (art, history, for kids)
24 Napa & Sonoma wineries
Comprehensive map section
Feature coverage of top sights
Range of planning tools
In-depth background on the citys cuisine and cocktails