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16_578871 bindex.qxd 3/21/05 4:02 PM Page 294 Index See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below. GENERAL INDEX Airports, 33 Anza, Lake (Berkeley), 266 getting to and from, 39–40 APEX (Advance Purchase Air Tickets Direct, 36 Excursion) fares, 287 A AA (American Automo- AirTrain, 40 Apron Strings, 222 bile Association), 66, 289 Air travel, 36–39 Aquarium of the Bay, 167 AARP, 31, 32 game books, 38 Aquatic Park, 195 Access America, 29 packing for, 28 Arcades, 261–262 Accessible Journeys, 32 seats, 38–39 Archery, 214 Accommodations, 70–98. security measures, 34 Area codes, 66 See also Accommodations A La Carte, A La Park, 25 The Ark Toys, 239 Index Alamo Square, 55, 180 Art and craft supplies, accessibility, 72–73 Alamo Square Park, 209 226–227 best bets, 7–12 Alaska Airlines, 33 Art cars, 191 concierges, 77 Alcatraz Island, 154–157 Art classes, 222 The Embarcadero, 92–93 Alemany Flea Market, 234 Art museums Fisherman’s Wharf, 89–92 Alexander Book Co., 230 Asian Art Museum, getting the best rate, 72 All About Chinatown! 174–175 house cars, 77 Walking Tours, 185 California Palace of the Laurel Heights, 98 Alonzo King’s LINES Legion of Honor, The Marina & Cow Hollow, Ballet, 257 164, 176 96–98 Alta Plaza Park, 210 Cartoon Art Museum, money-saving tips, 20 Ambassador Toys, 239 176–177, 196 Nob Hill, 93–96 AMC Kabuki, 256 M.H. de Young Memorial price categories, 71–72 AMC 1000 Van Ness, 256 Museum, 174 reservations, 71 American Airlines, 33, 287 Museum of Craft and Folk South of Market (SoMa), American Automobile Art, 177 84–89 Association (AAA), San Francisco Museum of surfing for, 42 66, 289 Modern Art (SFMOMA), tipping, 293 American Child Care 178, 179 Union Square/Financial Service, 67 Tattoo Art Museum, 179 District, 73–84 American Conservatory Artsake, 226 Acrosports, 217 Theater (A.C.T.), 240, Arts & Craft Supplies Outlet, A.C.T. (American Conserva- 247, 249–250 226, 232 tory Theater), 240, 247, American Express Ashkenaz, 255 249–250 office of, 66 Asian Art Museum, 165, ACT Young Conservatory, 251 traveler’s checks, 19 174–175 Adventure Park and Play- American Foundation for the Asian Art Museum ground (Berkeley), Blind, 33 Store, 235 263–264 COPYRIGHTEDAmerican Gymnastics, MATERIALATMs (automated teller Aer Lingus, 287 216–217 machines), 18, 285 Afternoon tea, 15, 111 American Pie, 233 Avenue Cyclery, 215 A G Ferrari Foods, 125 America West, 33 Avis, 62 AirBART shuttle, 40 Amoeba Music, 235 Air Canada, 33, 287 Amtrak, 41 Airfares The Amusement Center, 261 B aby Gap, 227 surfing for, 41–42 Amusement parks, 278–279 Babysitters, 67 tips for getting the best, Angelina’s Bakery, 125 Baker Beach, 213 35–36 Angel Island, 156 Ballet, 257–258 Airlines, 33–34, 287, 288 Angray Fantastico, 226, Balloons Above the Valley bankruptcy and, 36 232, 236 (Napa Valley), 276 Air New Zealand, 287 16_578871 bindex.qxd 3/21/05 4:02 PM Page 295 GENERAL INDEX 295 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Book Passage, 230 The Campanile (Sather 164, 230 Books, about San Francisco, Tower; Berkeley), 266 Bars and lounges, 253 46 The Cannery, 165 BART (Bay Area Rapid Books by the Bay, 25 Canton Bazaar, 190 Transit), 61 Books Inc., 230 Carnaval, 24 to/from airport, 40 Booksmith, 230 Car rentals, 62, 288 Baseball, 214 Bookstores, 164, 230–231 surfing for, 42 Basic Brown Bear Factory, Boom Boom Room, 252 Carry-on luggage, 37 221 Border’s Books and Music, security measures, 34 Basic Brown Bear Store, 239 230 Cartoon Art Museum, Basketball, 214 Botanical Garden(s) 176–177, 196, 230 Battery Chamberlin, 213 The Strybing Arboretum Car travel, 40–41, 61–62, Bay Area Discovery Museum, and, 172, 174, 261 288–289 175 UC Berkeley, 267 driving rules, 62 Bay Area Parent, 17, 241 Bothe-Napa Valley State driving safety, 286 Bay Area 2nd Mom, 67 Park, 275 foreign driver’s licenses, Bay Area Theatresports Bowling, 214 281 (BATS), 250 lawn, 219 packing for, 28 Bayporter Express, 40 Brain Quest for the Car: 1100 The Castro Bay to Breakers, 24–25 Questions and Answers All brief description of, 56 B. Dalton Bookseller, 230 About America, 38 restaurants, 144–145 Beach Blanket Babylon, 250 British Airways, 33, 287 shopping, 225–226 Beach Chalet Restaurant, Broadway by the Bay, 251 sights and attractions, 211 180 Brook’s Shoes for Kids, 237 Castro Theatre, 257 Beachcombing, 213 Brown, Vivian and Marian, Catnip and Bones, 202 Beaches, Point Reyes, 274, 191 Catnip & Bones, 236 275 The Bubble Lounge, 253 The Cellar (Macy’s), 114 Bear Valley Visitor Center Bucket shops, 36 Cellphones, 44–45 (Point Reyes), 274 Budget, 62 Chabot Space and Science Beleza, 227 Buffalo Exchange, 239 Center (Oakland), 268 Ben & Jerry’s, 137 Burlington Coat Factory, Challenger Learning Center Berkeley, 263–268 232 (Oakland), 268 Berkeley Art Museum, 266 Buses and streetcars, 57, The Cheesecake Factory, 181 Berkeley Convention & 60–61 Cherry Blossom Festival, Visitors Bureau, 17 Business hours, 67, 289 23–24 The Berkeley Hall of Health, Bus tours, 186 Chestnut Street, 202 264 Bus travel, 288 Chicken Ranch Beach (Point Bernal Heights Park, 180 By the Great Horn Spoon!, 46 Reyes), 275 Bicycling, 4–5, 184, 214 Children’s Art Center, 222 Napa Valley, 276 Children’s Fairyland (Oak- Oakland, 272 C able Car and the land), 268–269 BiddingForTravel, 42 Dragon, The,46 The Children’s Place, 227 Bike Hut, 194, 215 Cable Car Museum, 175 Children’s Playground Bike rentals, 215 Cable cars, 61, 158, 159 (Golden Gate Park), 172 Biordi Art Imports, 233 Cabs, 63 Chimney Rock (Point Reyes), Biscuits and Blues, 254 to/from airport, 39 274 Bix, 253 Cafe.com, 68 China Beach, 213 Black Nativity, 247 Cafe du Nord, 252 Chinatown, 2, 4 Blazing Saddles, 215 Calendar of events, 23–26 brief description of, 49 Blue and Gold Fleet, 182 California Academy of funeral processions, 191 Blues bars, 252 Sciences, 176, 196 planning family outings The Boathouse (Golden Gate store, 237 in, 65 Park), 172 story time, 260 restaurants, 116–119 Boating California Historical Society, shopping, 224 kayaking, 219 196 sights and attractions, Oakland, 269 California Palace of the 163–167, 207–208 on Stow Lake, 5, 214 Legion of Honor, 164, 176, walking tour, 188–192 Boat tours and cruises, 222 Chinatown Branch, San 182–183 Calistoga, 275–278 Francisco Public Library, Boingo, 43 Calistoga Bikeshop, 276 261 Bonaventura Balloon Camera repair, 67 Chinatown Kite Shop, Company, 276 Cameras, digital, 35 190, 239 16_578871 bindex.qxd 3/21/05 4:02 PM Page 296 296 INDEX Chinese cuisine, 118 Comedy Day Celebration, 25 best bets, 12–16 Chinese Culture Center, 164 Comic Outpost, 230 the Castro & Noe Valley, Chinese Historical Society of Concierges, 77 144–145 America, 165, 192 Connection kit, 44 chains, 101 Chinese New Year Parade The Conservatory of Flowers, Chinatown, 116–119 and Celebration, 6, 23 172, 174 Civic Center/Hayes Valley, The Chinese Playground, 207 Consolidators, 36 129–130 Chocolate Festival, Ghirardelli Continental Airlines, 33, 287 by cuisine, 101–104 Square, 25 Conventions and trade Fisherman’s Wharf, Christine Foley, 232 shows, 22 126–129 Christmas at Sea, 26 Cooking, 222 at food courts, 114 A Christmas Carol, 247 Copy Central, 68 Japantown/Pacific Christopher’s Books, 230 Costumes on Haight, 231 Heights/Presidio Heights, Chronicle Books, 230 Cover to Cover Booksellers, 133–135 Cinco de Mayo, 24 231 Marina/Cow Hollow, Circus Center, 219 Cow Hollow 130–131 Circus shows, 258 accommodations, 96–98 Nob Hill, 115–116 Cirque du Soleil, 247 brief description of, 54 North Beach, 122–126 Citikids Baby News Store, shopping, 225 price categories, 99, 101 227, 238 sights and attractions, 209 reservations, 77 City Box Office, 241 Cow Hollow Playground, 209 the Richmond & Sunset, The City by the Bay: A The Cow Palace, 241 145–148 Magical Journey Around Coyote Point Museum Russian Hill, 135–137 San Francisco, 46 (CPM), 279 South of Market, 110–115 City Cycle, 237 Craft and art supplies, tipping, 293 City Guides, 185 226–227 tips on dining out, 100 City Lights Bookstore, 230 Credit cards, 19, 285 Union Square/The Financial Citypass, 60 Crissy Field, 4, 54, 125, 158, District, 104–110 Civic Center 206, 210, 213 Discount Camera, 67 brief description of, 53 Crissy Field Center, 210 Discount Fabrics, 226 restaurants, 129–130 Critical Mass, 191 Discount shopping, 232 shopping, 225 Crocker Galleria food court, Disney Store, 238 Civic Center Plaza, 209 114 Doctors, 67 Clarion Music Center, 190, Crossroads Trading, 239 Dolls and dollhouses, 232 235, 254–255 Curbside check-in, 34 Dolores Park, 56, 181, 211 Classes and workshops, The Curran Theatre, 241 Dottie Doolittle, 232 221–222 Currency and currency Douglass Playground, 211 Classical music, 255, 256 exchange, 284 The Dragon’s Gate, 188 A Clean Well-Lighted Place Customs regulations, Drake’s Beach (Point Reyes), for Books, 230 282–283 274 The Clement Street Kids Dress Maternity, 202 Festival, 25 Drinking laws, 289 Cliff House, 164, 181 D an, Bill, 191 Driver’s licenses, foreign, Cliff’s Variety, 226, 239 Dance-Along Nutcracker, 247 281 Climate, 22 Dance performances, Driving rules, 62 Clos Pegase (Calistoga), 276 257–258 Driving safety, 286 Clothing Dancing, 215, 252–253 Drop-in Art Studio (Berke- baby and preschooler, Davis Symphony Hall, 241 ley), 264 227, 230 Deck the Hall, 247 Drugstores, 27 at department stores, Delta Airlines, 33, 287 Duboce Park, 211 231–232 Delta Tower, 125 Dungeness Crab season, 168 discount, 232 Dentists, 67 fashion and maternity, Department stores, 232–233 231–232 E arthquakes, 67 vintage, 239 Desoto Cab, 63, 244 Easter Parade & Spring Cele- Cobb’s Comedy Club, 253 Digital cameras, 35 bration, Union Street, 23 Coca-Cola Fan Lot, 207, 259 Dim sum, guide to, 15 Educational Exchange, 231 Coit Tower, 181, 182, 198 Dining.
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