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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes below.

GENERAL INDEX Architectural highlights, 130–131 Area codes, 28 Art Festival, Union Street, 5 A AA (American Automobile Art galleries, 141 Association), 12 Asian Art Museum, 113–114 Aardvark’s, 150–151 ATMs (automated teller machines), 1 AARP, 9 Avenue Cyclery, 133 Ab Fits, 146 Avis, 26 Accommodations, 33–65. See also Accommodations Index The Castro, 63–64 Cow Hollow, 60–62 B aker Beach, 128, 132–133 family-friendly, 54–55 Bambuddha Lounge, 162–163 The Financial District, 57–58 Barnes & Noble, 141 Fisherman’s Wharf, 58–60 Bars, 163–169 with free parking, 49 BART (), 10, 25 , 62–63 Baseball, 137 The Marina, 60–62 Basketball, 137 Nob Hill, 46–50 Bay Area Reporter, 9, 169 North Beach, 58–60 Bay Area Theatresports (BATS), Pacific Heights, 60–62 157–158 pricing categories, 34 Bay Guardian, 16 near International Bayporter Express, 11 Airport, 64–65 Foot Race, SoMa, 50–57 4, 135–136 Union Square, 35–46 Beach Blanket Babylon, 158 A.C.T. (American Conservatory Beaches, 132 Theater), 156 Be-At Line, 159 Addresses, finding, 17 cafes, 73 Alabaster, 148 Biking, 133 A La Carte, A La Park, 6 Biordi Art Imports, 148 Alamo car-rental agency, 26 Birkenstock, 150 Alamo Square Historic District, 130 The Bliss Bar, 163 , 105, 108 Blue & Gold Fleet, 28, 108, 131–132 American Automobile Association Boating, 133–134 (AAA), 12 Boat tours, 131–132 American Conservatory Theater Bookstores, 141, 144 (A.C.T.),COPYRIGHTED 156 The Boom Boom MATERIAL Room, 159–160 American Express, 28 Borders, 141 Amoco Motor Club, 12 Botanical Gardens, Strybing Antiques, 141 Arboretum &, 125 Aquatic Park, 127, 132 Brainwash, 30 Brewpubs, 166 Brooks Brothers, 146 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 173

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The Bubble Lounge, 168 City Lights Booksellers & Buddhist Church of San Francisco, 119 Publishers, 144 Budget car-rental company, 26 City Pass, 21 , 135 Cityscape, 166–167 Buffalo Exchange, 151 Civic Center, 19, 131 Bulo, 150 restaurants, 95–97 Buses, 24 Classical music, 153, 156 Business hours, 28–29 A Clean, Well-Lighted Place for Bus tours, 132 Books, 144 Cliff House, 128 Climate, 2 C able Car Clothiers, 146 Club and music scene, 159–163 Cable cars, 21, 24, 108–109 Club Deluxe, 163 Cabs, 25 Club Line, 159 from the airport, 10, 11 Coastal Trail, 128 for travelers with disabilities, 8 Cobb’s Comedy Club, 158 The Café, 169 , 109–110 Cafe du Nord, 160 Columbus Avenue, 118 Caffè Greco, 167 Comedy clubs, 157–159 Caffè Trieste, 167 , 122, 124 Calendar of events, 3–8 Copy Central, 30 Historical Society, 116 Cost Plus Imports, 147 California Palace of the Legion of Cowell Theater, 157 Honor, 114 Cow Hollow, 18 California Street line, 21 accommodations, 60–62 Carnelian Room, 166 restaurants, 90–95 Carnival, 4–5 Credit cards, 2 Car rentals, 25–27 , 128 Car travel, 12, 25 Cass Marina (Sausalito), 134 The Castro, 20, 120 D ance clubs, 160–161 accommodations, 63–64 Dance companies, 157 restaurants, 99–100 Dentists, 29 Castro Street Fair, 7 Department stores, 144–145 , 120, 170 De Vera Galleries, 148–149 The Chanel Boutique, 146 Dianne’s Old & New Estates, 149 Cherry Blossom Festival, 4 Dining, 66–104. See also Restaurants Chestnut Street, shopping on, 140 Index Children, families with, 9 A La Carte, A La Park, 6 accommodations, 54–55 The Castro, 99–100 restaurants, 84 , 82–84 China Beach, 128, 132 Civic Center, 95–97 Chinatown, 16, 17–18, 118–119 Cow Hollow, 90–95 restaurants, 82–84 family-friendly, 84 shopping, 139–140 The Financial District, 72–75 The Chinatown Kite Shop, 150 Fisherman’s Wharf, 87–90 Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 16 Haight-Ashbury, 100–101 Chinese New Year, 3 The Marina, 90–95 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 4 Mission District, 98–99 Cinemas, 170–171 Nob Hill, 81–82 City Box Office, 152 North Beach, 85–87 City Hall, 131 Pacific Heights, 90–95 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 174

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Dining (cont.) Fourth of July Celebration & pricing categories, 66 Fireworks, 6 reservations, 67 Friendship Line for the Elderly, 9 Richmond District, 101–104 Russian Hill, 81–82 SoMa, 76–81 G ay and lesbian travelers, 120 Sunset District, 101–104 bars and clubs, 169–171 Telegraph Hill, 85–87 information and resources, 8–9 Union Square, 67–72 San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Disabilities, travelers with, 8 Transgender Pride Parade & Discount shopping, 145 Celebration, 5–6 The Disney Store, 150 Geary Theater, 156 Doctors, 29 Gifts, 147 Dollar car-rental company, 26 Gimme Shoes, 150 Drugstores, 29 Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, 129 Bridge, 112 E arthquakes, 29–30 Service, 28 The Embarcadero, 16, 136 Golden Gate National Recreation Emergencies, 30 Area, 126–129, 135, 136–137 The Endup, 169 , 135, 136 Enterprise car-rental company, 26 lunching near, 103 Equinox, 167 sights and attractions, 121–125 The , 114–115 Golden Gate Park Boat House, 133 Golden Gate Park Course, 134 Golden Gate Promenade, 128 F amilies with children, 9 , 137 accommodations, 54–55 Golf, 134 restaurants, 84 Good Byes, 151 Fashions (clothing), 145–147 Gordon Biersch Brewery vintage, 150–151 Restaurant, 166 Ferries, 28 Grace Cathedral, 129–130 Festivals and special events, 3–8 Gray Line, 132 Filbert Street Steps, 134 Greens Sports Bar, 168 , 160 Gucci America, 145 , shopping on, 140 Gump’s, 144 Fillmore Street Jazz Festival, 6 Film Festival, San Francisco International, 4, 170 H aight-Ashbury, 20, 120 The Financial District, 17 restaurants, 100–101 accommodations, 57–58 , shopping on, 140 restaurants, 72–75 Haight Street Fair, 5 Fisherman’s Wharf, 18, 110 Halloween, 7 accommodations, 58–60 Handball, 135 restaurants, 87–90 Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, 162 shopping, 141 Harvey Milk Plaza, 120 Fair, 7 Hayes and Vine, 168 Food, 147 Hayes Valley, 141 Football, 138 Held Over, 151 Center, 127–128 Hertz, 26 Fort Point, 128 Highway conditions, 32 49-mile scenic drive, 131 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 175

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Hotels, 33–65. See also Accommoda- tions Index L ands End, 128 The Castro, 63–64 Larkspur ferries, 28 Cow Hollow, 60–62 La Rosa, 151 family-friendly, 54–55 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet The Financial District, 57–58 Lickers, 161 Fisherman’s Wharf, 58–60 Ledisi, 161 with free parking, 49 Lincoln Park, 129, 135 Japantown, 62–63 Lincoln Park Golf Course, 134–135 The Marina, 60–62 Li Po Cocktail Lounge, 164 Nob Hill, 46–50 Liquor laws, 30 North Beach, 58–60 Lombard Street, 112–113 Pacific Heights, 60–62 London Wine Bar, 168–169 pricing categories, 34 Luxor Cabs, 25 near San Francisco International Lyon Street Steps, 134 Airport, 64–65 SoMa, 50–57 Union Square, 35–46 M AC, 145 Housewares/furnishings, 148 Macy’s, 144 Marathon, San Francisco, 6 The Marina District, 18 I ce-skating, 136 accommodations, 60–62 Ina Coolbrith Park, 135 restaurants, 90–95 Information sources, 1, 13, 16 , 128 In-line skating, 136 Market Street, 16 Insurance, car rental, 26 Merrill’s, 29 Internet access, 30 Métier, 147 Italian Heritage Parade, 7 Entertainment Center, 116 Metro, 169–170 Mission Bay Golf Center, 135 J ackson Square, 141 Mission District, 19–20 Japan Center, 119 restaurants, 98–99 Japanese Tea Garden, 124 sights and attractions, 121 Japantown, 19, 119–120 Mission Dolores, 121, 130 accommodations, 62–63 Money matters, 1–2 Jazz at Pearl’s, 160 The Monkey Club, 163 Jazz festivals Movies, 170–171 Fillmore Street Jazz Festival, 6 Muni (San Francisco Municipal San Francisco Jazz Festival, 7–8 Railway), 20–21 Jeremy’s, 145 Muni Access Guide, 8 Jewelry, 148–149 Museums, 113–116 Jogging, 136 Music and club scene, 159–163 Joie de Vivre, 41 Music festivals Joseph Schmidt Confections, 147 Fillmore Street Jazz Festival, 6 Julie’s Supper Club, 162 Opera in the Park, 6 Reggae in the Park, 7 San Francisco Blues Festival, 6–7 K abuki Springs & Spa, 120 San Francisco Jazz Festival, 7–8 Kinko’s, 30 Stern Grove Midsummer Music Konko Church of San Francisco, 119 Festival, 5 Music stores, 149 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 176

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, 153 N ational car-rental company, 26 Physician-referral service, 29 Naylor, Jacqui, 161 , 113 Neighborhoods, 14–15, 17–20 Pocket Opera, 156 sights and attractions, 116–121 Point Lobos, 128 Neiman Marcus, 144–145 Police, 31 Newspapers and magazines, 30 Post offices, 31 Nickie’s Bar-be-cue, 160–161 Powell-Hyde line, 21 Nightlife and entertainment, 152–171 Powell-Mason line, 21 bars, 163–169 Mural Arts Center, 121 club and music scene, 159–163 The Presidio, 125–126 comedy and cabaret, 157–159 Presidio Golf Course, 134 current listings, 152 Propeller, 148 performing arts, 153–157 Punch Line Comedy Club, 158–159 Nihonmachi Mall, 119 Niketown, 146 Nob Hill, 17, 117 R ainfall, average, 3 accommodations, 46–50 Recycled Records, 149 restaurants, 81–82 Red & White Fleet, 132 Nordstrom, 145 The Red Room, 165 North Beach, 18, 117–118 Red Vic, 170–171 accommodations, 58–60 Reggae in the Park, 7 cafes, 167 Reservations, restaurant, 67 restaurants, 85–87 Restaurants, 66–104. See also North Beach Festival, 5 Restaurants Index The Nutcracker, 8 A La Carte, A La Park, 6 The Castro, 99–100 Chinatown, 82–84 O akland Athletics, 137 Civic Center, 95–97 Oakland International Airport, 11–12 Cow Hollow, 90–95 Oakland Raiders, 138 families with children, 84 Ocean Beach, 133 family-friendly, 84 ODC Theatre, 157 The Financial District, 72–75 Opera, 156 Fisherman’s Wharf, 87–90 Opera in the Park, 6 Haight-Ashbury, 100–101 Organized tours, 131–132 The Marina, 90–95 Outdoor activities, 132–137 Mission District, 98–99 Nob Hill, 81–82 North Beach, 85–87 P acific Heights, 18–19 Pacific Heights, 90–95 accommodations, 60–62 pricing categories, 66 restaurants, 90–95 reservations, 67 , 130 Richmond District, 101–104 Paradise Lounge, 161 Russian Hill, 81–82 Parking, 27–28 SoMa, 76–81 Parks, 135 Sunset District, 101–104 Passports (Muni discount passes), 21 Telegraph Hill, 85–87 Peace Pagoda, 119 Union Square, 67–72 Pearl & Jade Empire, 149 Richmond District, 20 Performing arts, 153–157 restaurants, 101–104 Perry’s, 164 Rock and blues clubs, 159–160 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 177

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Roxie, 171 Senior Citizen Information Line, 9 Running, 135–136 Senior travel, 9 Russian Hill, 17 SFO Airporter, 10 restaurants, 81–82 Shoe stores, 150 Shopping, 139–151 antiques, 141 S afety, 31 art galleries, 141 Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, 29 bookstores, 141, 144 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 3–4 china, silver, and glass, 144 Sales tax, 140 department stores, 144–145 The Saloon, 160 discount, 145 SamTrans, 11 fashion, 145–147 San Francisco Ballet, 8, 157 vintage, 150–151 Guardian, food, 147 1, 30, 152, 169 gifts, 147–148 San Francisco Blues Festival, 6–7 housewares and furnishings, 148 San Francisco Brewing Company, 166 jewelry, 148–149 , 30, 152 major shopping areas, 139–141 San Francisco Chronicle music, 149–150 Marathon, 136 shoestores, 150 San Francisco Convention and Visitors store hours, 140 Bureau, 1 toys, 150 San Francisco Dental Office, 29 wines, 151 , 138 Sights and attractions, 105–132 San Francisco Gallery Guide, 141 architectural highlights, 130–131 , 137 famous sights, 105–113 San Francisco International Golden Gate Park, 121–125 Airport, 9–10 museums, 113–116 accommodations near, 64–65 neighborhoods, 116–121 San Francisco International Film The Presidio and Golden Gate Festival, 4, 170 National Recreation Area, 125–129 San Francisco Jazz Festival, 7–8 religious buildings, 129–130 San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Sigmund Stern Grove, 135 Transgender Pride Parade & Skates on Haight, 136 Celebration, 5–6 Skating, 136 , 6 Smith, Lavay, 161 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Smoking, 31, 164 (SFMOMA), 115 Sokoji-Soto Zen Buddhist Temple, 119 MuseumStore, 147–148 SoMa (South of Market), 19, 117 San Francisco Opera, 156 accommodations, 50–57 San Francisco Performances, 153 restaurants, 76–81 San Francisco Reservations, 35 shopping, 140–141 San Francisco SAFE, 39 Special events and festivals, 3–8 San Francisco Symphony, 153, 156 Spec’s, 165 San Francisco Visitors kit, 1 Spectator sports, 137–138 San Francisco Weekly, 16, 30, Stair climbing, 134 152, 169 Stern Grove Midsummer Music Sausalito Festival, 5 ferries, 28 Stockton Street, 119 sailboat rentals, 134 Stow Lake, 124 SBC Park, 137 Strawberry Hill, 124 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 178

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Streetcars, 24 Union Street, shopping on, 140 Street fairs, 5, 7 Union Street Art Festival, 5 Streetlight Records, 149 Union Street Association, 5 Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Union Street Goldsmith, 149 Gardens, 125 University of California Golden The Stud, 170 Bears, 138 Sunset District, 20 restaurants, 101–104 Super-Shuttle, 10–11 V an Ness Avenue, 16–17 Supper clubs, 162 Vesuvio, 165 , 128 Veteran’s Cab, 25 Sweeney Ridge, 129 Vintage clothing, 150–151 Sweeny, Tom, 40 Virgin Megastore, 149–150 Visitor information, 1, 13, 16 Visitors Planning Guide,1 T axes, 31 Taxis, 25 from the airport, 10, 11 W algreens pharmacies, 29 for travelers with disabilities, 8 Weather, 2 Teatro ZinZanni, 157 Websites, 1 Telegraph Hill, 18 Where (magazine), 152 restaurants, 85–87 Wilkes Bashford, 146 Temperatures, average, 3 Wine and champagne bars, 168–169 The Tenderloin, 17 Wine Club San Francisco, 151 Ten 15, 161 Wines, 151 Tennis, 136 Winthrop, Faith, 161 Ten Ren Tea Co., 147 Wish Bar, 163 Theater, 156–157 The Wok Shop, 148 Theater District, 17 Thrifty car-rental company, 26 Ticketmaster, 153 Y ellow Cab, 8, 25 Tickets.com, 153 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts/ TIX Bay Area, 152 , 115–116 , 167–168 Toronado, 165 Tosca, 165 Z eum, 116 Tourist information, 1, 13, 16 Zinc Details, 148 Tours, 131–132 Toys, 150 Transit information, 31–32 ACCOMMODATIONS Transportation, 20–28 Alisa Hotel, 42–43 for travelers with disabilities, 8 The Andrews Hotel, 43 Traveler’s checks, 2 The Argent Hotel, 50 Twin Peaks, 137 Argonaut Hotel, 54, 59–60 Twin Peaks Tavern, 170 Beck’s Motor Lodge, 49 Best Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman’s Wharf, 58 U nion Square, 17 Campton Place Hotel, 35–36 accommodations, 35–46 The Cartwright Hotel, 43–44 restaurants, 67–72 Comfort Suites, 54 shopping, 139 The Commodore Hotel, 41 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 179

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Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Suites, A. Sabella’s, 87–88 49, 54, 61–62 AsiaSF, 80–81 Embassy Suites, 64 A16, 91 The Fairmont Hotel & Tower, 46–47 bacar, 76 Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant, 50–51 84, 101–102 The Golden Gate Hotel, 44 B44, 73 Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 36 Bix, 85 Handlery Union Square Hotel, Boulevard, 76–77 39–40, 54 Cafe Bastille, 73 Holiday Inn, 41 Café Claude, 71 Hotel Bijou, 44–45 Cafe Tiramisu, 73 Hotel Del Sol, 54, 60–61 Caffè Macaroni, 86 The Hotel Majestic, 63 Cha Cha Cha, 100–101 Hotel Palomar, 51 Chez Nous, 94 Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 57–58 Chow, 99–100 InterContinental Mark Hopkins, 47 Cliff House, 84, 102–103 The Juliana Hotel, 41–42 Delfina, 98–99 King George Hotel, 45 Ebisu, 103 Laurel Inn, 49, 61 Fifth Floor Restaurant, 77 The Mandarin Oriental, 57 Fleur de Lys, 67–68 Marina Inn, 62 Florio, 91–92 The Maxwell Hotel, 55 Foreign Cinema, 98 The Mosser, 56–57 Frjtz Fries, 89–90 The Nob Hill Inn, 48–49 Gordon Biersch Brewery Nob Hill Lambourne, 49–50 Restaurant, 80 Pan Pacific San Francisco, 36, 38 Greens Restaurant, 92 The Parker Guest House, 64 Harris’, 90 The Phoenix Hotel, 49, 55 House of Prime Rib, 81–82 Prescott Hotel, 38 Isa, 92–93 Radisson Miyako Hotel, 62–63 Jardinière, 95 The Ritz-Carlton, 47–48 Kabuto A&S, 103 San Francisco Airport North Kuleto’s, 68, 70 Travelodge, 55, 65 Kyo-Ya, 73–74 San Francisco Marriott, 56 La Folie, 81 The San Remo Hotel, 60 La Méditerranée, 94 The Savoy Hotel, 46 Le Colonial, 68 Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel, L’Osteria del Forno, 86 58–59 Mecca, 99 Sir Francis Drake, 40–41 Mel’s Diner, 84, 94–95 Stanyan Park Hotel, 55 Millennium, 70 The Warwick Regis, 42 One Market, 74 Westin St. Francis, 38–39, 55 Pane e Vino, 84, 93 The Wharf Inn, 49, 60 Park Chalet, 102 W San Francisco Hotel, 54–56 Park Chow, 100 Pasta Pomodoro, 84, 86–87 Pho Hoa, 71–72 RESTAURANTS Piperade, 85–86 Ana Mandara, 89 Plouf, 73 Andalé Taqueria, 84, 93–94 Quince, 90–91 Aqua, 72 The Ramp, 97 11_571869 bindex.qxd 10/21/04 7:11 PM Page 180

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R&G Lounge, 82, 84 , 75 Restaurant Gary Danko, 88 Thanh Long, 96–97 RNM, 100 Thep Phanom, 101 Sanraku Japanese Restaurant, 72 Tommaso’s, 84, 87 Scala’s Bistro, 70–71 Ton Kiang, 84, 104 Scoma’s, 88–89 Town Hall, 77, 80 The Slanted Door, 74–75 Yank Sing, 75 Straits Café, 103–104 Zuni Café, 96–97 Swan Oyster Depot, 82