Travel Guides
San Francisco Travel Guides
Free, independent San Francisco travel guides — written for first-timers, families, and return visitors looking for something specific.
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A First-Timer's Guide to San Francisco
Everything you need for a first trip to San Francisco — when to come, where to stay, the essential sights, the weather and layers, and how to spend three perfect days.
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Visiting Alcatraz: Tickets, Tips & What to Expect
How to visit Alcatraz Island — why to book far ahead, day vs. night tours, what the cellhouse experience is like, what to wear, and how to make the most of the trip.
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Beyond Downtown: San Francisco's Neighborhoods
A guide to San Francisco's distinctive neighborhoods — the Mission, the Haight, Castro, North Beach, Chinatown, Hayes Valley, and the parks — and how to explore the city beyond the tourist core.
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The Best Day Trips from San Francisco
The best day trips from San Francisco — Muir Woods and the redwoods, Napa and Sonoma wine country, Sausalito, Monterey and Carmel, and how to reach each.
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San Francisco for Foodies: A Complete Guide
A guide to eating in San Francisco — sourdough and Dungeness crab, the Mission burrito and taquerías, Chinatown dim sum, the Ferry Building, fine dining, and the city's food culture.
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San Francisco with Kids: A Family Guide
The best of family San Francisco — the cable cars, the sea lions, the science museums, the bay, Golden Gate Park, and how to plan a trip that works for all ages.
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