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See also separate Accommodations and Restaurant indexes at the end of this index.

chain hotels, 86 General Index costs for, 32, 34, 35, 88–93, 95–96 for families, best of, 12 for families, choosing, 87–88 • Symbols and for families, costs of, 34 for families, in Calistoga, 242 Numerics • for families, in Embarcadero, 101 $ (dollar signs), in price indicators for families, in Marina/Cow Hollow, for accommodations in San 104–105, 108 Francisco, 3, 95–96 for families, in North Beach/ for accommodations in Wine Fisherman’s Wharf, 112 Country, 241 for families, in Sonoma, 244 for restaurants, 3, 129 for families, in Union Square, 100, 102, 3Com Park, 191 106–107, 108, 109, 111, 113, 5-Fulton bus, 278 114–115 12 Galaxies, 269 for gay and lesbian travelers, 50 18-46th Avenue bus, 278 hotel tax for, 33, 35, 89, 90, 293 29 bus, 280 independent (boutique) hotels, 86–87 37-Corbett bus, 277 information about, 294–295 42nd Street Moon, 260 in Inverness, 227 49ers football team, 191 kitchenettes in, 34 67-Folsom bus, 278 list of, alphabetical, 96–115 list of, by neighborhood, 115–116 list of, by price, 116–117 • A • location of, costs affected by, 34 maps of, 84–85, 98–99 A. Cavalli & Co., 219 in Napa Valley, 242–244 A World of Options (Mobility parking at, 12–13, 89 International USA), 47 with pool, 12 AAA (American Automobile COPYRIGHTEDreservations, MATERIAL not having, 94–95 Association), 291 romantic, 12 abbreviations used in this book, 2–3 rooms within hotels, choosing, 93–94 ACC Craft Show, 27 in Sonoma Valley, 244–245 accessibility, 47–49 with views, 12 accommodations. See also ACT (American Conservatory Accommodations Index Theatre), 253, 258 accessibility of, 48–49 afternoon tea, 23, 28, 281 B&Bs (bed-and-breakfast inns), 87 Air Canada airline, 39 best, list of, 12–13 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 298

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air travel to San Francisco Artspan/San Francisco Open airfares, 39–40 Studios, 28 airlines, 39, 294 Asian Art Museum, 163–166 airport security, 57–59 ATMs, 36, 291 airports, list of, 38 AT&T Park, 11, 191 airports, transportation to hotel attractions. See also Chinatown; from, 63–65 Fisherman’s Wharf; booking flights online, 40–41 Park; museums deep vein thrombosis, 55 accessibility of, 49 package tours by airlines, 43 , 162–163, 166 Airtight Garage, 283 , 163, 172 Alamo Square Historic District, 186 architectural, 186 Alaska Airlines, 39 art attractions, 185–186, 199 Alcatraz Island, 162–163, 166 in Berkeley, 222 Allende, Isabel (Daughter of Fortune), cable cars, 79, 161–162, 166–167 20 Academy of Sciences, 163, Amber, 271–272 174, 176, 183, 283 Ambience, 208 China Beech, 181 America West Airlines, 39 Citypass tickets for, 77 American Airlines, 39 , 169–170 American Automobile Association The , 176 (AAA), 291 costs for, 33, 34, 162, 163 American Conservatory Theatre , 49, 163, 170 (ACT), 253, 258 for families, 167–169, 170–176, 177, American Express, 291 178–180, 181–184 Amoeba Records, 184, 205 , 81, 174, 187, 288 Angel Island, 188, 190 historical, 184–185 Anne Fontaine, 206 Japanese Tea Garden, 174, 177 antique stores, 212 list of, alphabetical, 162–180 A.P. Giannini Auditorium, 260 Lombard Street, 177 Apple Store, 204, 283 map of, 164–165 Aquarium of the Bay, 163, 172 The , 180, 184, 283 Aquatic Park, 11 in Napa Valley, 239–240 architecture, 186 , 170 area codes, 291 in Point Reyes, 224, 226 Arrowood, 236 for rainy or foggy weather, 281–284 art attractions. See also museums San Francisco , 181, 182 art galleries, 185–186 in Sonoma Valley, 240–241 , 185 Strybing Arboretum and Botanical tour of art murals, 199 Gardens, 174, 177 in Union Square, 185 tourist attractions, avoiding, 285–287 art events views, locations for, 277–280 ACC Craft Show, 27 and Center for Artspan/San Francisco Open the Arts, 178–180, 193, 262, 283 Studios, 28 Young Performers Theatre (YPT), Union Street Arts Festival, 27 182–183 arts and crafts stores, 212 Zeum, 180, 184 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 299

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automobile show, 28 (BART) automobiles. See driving (in San from airport to hotel, 64–65 Francisco); driving (to San within San Francisco, 79 Francisco) Bay Bridge Autumn Moon Festival, 27 history of, 16, 18, 20 hours to avoid, 81, 286–287 B&Bs (bed-and-breakfast inns), 87 • B • Beach Blanket Babylon, 262 baby sitters, 45, 291 Valley Visitor Center, 226 baggage. See luggage Beaulieu Vineyard, 234 bakeries The Beauty Bar, 271 in Financial District, 147 beauty product stores, 212 at Fisherman’s Wharf, 148–149 bed-and-breakfast inns (B&Bs), 87 for fortune cookies, 289 Behind the Post Office, 208 in Mission District, 122 , 122, 206 in Sonoma Valley, 249 Bell’occhio, 204 in Union Square, 147 Benziger, 231, 236–238 Balboa Cafe, 268 Berkeley ballet, 261–262 attractions in, 222 balloon rides, 239–240 day trip to, 220–224 Bambuddha Lounge, 14, 268 driving directions to, 220 Bar of Contemporary Art, 269 map of, 221 bars and nightclubs restaurants in, 223–224 beauty treatments at, 271 shopping in, 223 best, list of, 14 Bernal Heights Park, 278 big-name acts at, 266–267 Betty and Pansy’s Severe Queer Review blues clubs, 14, 266, 270 of San Francisco, 49 casual, 270, 271–272 Bigfoot Lodge, 272 champagne at, 272 biking children allowed in, 270 across Golden Gate Bridge, 187 comedy clubs, 271 along waterfront, 187 customers singing at, 272, 273 in , 11–12, 187 dance clubs, 14, 130, 267–268 in Napa Valley, 240 entertainment at, 129 Bimbo’s, 267 frequented by Jack Kerouac, 272 Biordi Art Imports, 208 gay and lesbian, 272–273 Biscuits and Blues, 14, 270 jazz clubs, 14, 263–266, 270 Bix, 269 liquor laws, 292 Black Market Jazz Orchestra, 14 map of, 264–265 Blondie’s Bar and No Grill, 269 singles clubs, 268–269 Bloomingdale’s, 205, 284 smoking at, 271–272 Blue & Gold Bay Cruise, 163 sophisticated, 269–270 blues clubs, 14, 266, 270 BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) blues festivals, 27–28 from airport to hotel, 64–65 boat tours, 197–198 within San Francisco, 79 books about or based in San Francisco, baseball, 11, 191 19–20. See also publications Basic Brown Bear Factory, 173 Books, Inc., 210 Bay Area, map of, 10 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 300

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bookstores The Cannery at Del Monte Square, 173, best, 13–14 283 Books, Inc., 210 Carnival, 26 Chronicle Books Metreon Store, 289 Carol Doda’s Champagne and Lace, 209 City Lights Bookstore, 13–14, 208, 289 cars. See driving (in San Francisco); Cody’s Books, 289 driving (to San Francisco) Green Apple Books, 219 , 183 in Japantown, 282 cash, carrying, 36 Kinokuniya Bookstore, 282 Castro District list of, 213 description of, 49, 73 postcards at, 289 restaurants in, 153 Boom Boom Room, 266 Castro Street Fair, 28 Bottom of the Hill, 267, 270 Catharine Clark Gallery, 185 boutique (independent) hotels, 86–87 cathedrals and churches, 192–193 B.R. Cohn, 238 CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) breakfast at hotel (bed-and-breakfast insurance, 53 inns), 87 cellphones, 55 breakfasts, 151–152 chain hotels, 86 Britex Fabrics, 206 Cheesecake Factory, 279 British Airways, 39 Cherry Blossom Festival, 26 Bubble Lounge, 272 Chestnut Street, shopping in, 209–210 bucket shops, 40 Chicken Ranch Beach, 226 budget. See money children. See families Bullitt (film), 20 Chimney Rock, 226 burgers, 152 China Basin, 73 Burton’s Pharmacy, 209 China Beech, 181 bus tours, 194–195 Chinatown buses, 51, 78 attractions in, 167–169 description of, 74 map of, 168 • C • restaurants in, 123, 126, 149–150, 153 Cable Car Museum, 184–185, 290 shopping in, 207 cable cars Chinese Culture Center, 169 reasons to ride, 161–162 Chinese Historical Society of America, routes of, 79, 166–167 167 souvenirs of, 288, 290 Chinese New Year, 25 The Cafe, 273 chocolate, shopping for, 290 cafes. See restaurants Chong Imports, 207 California Academy of Sciences chronic health conditions, 54 Citypass tickets for, 163 Chronicle Books Metreon Store, 289 description of, 176, 183 churches and cathedrals, 192–193 music performances at, 174 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 26 visiting on rainy or foggy days, 283 City Art, 211 California Institute of Massage and Spa City Hall, 186 Services, 240 City Lights, 13–14 camera repair, 291 City Lights Bookstore, 13–14, 208, 289 Citypass, 77, 163 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 301

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Civic Center “crookedest street in the world”, 177 accommodations in, 115 cuisine description of, 74 bakeries, getting to, 255–258 at Fisherman’s Wharf, 148–149 map of, 261 for fortune cookies, 289 performances in, 260 in Financial District, 147 restaurants in, 153 in Mission District, 122 Clarion Music Center, 207 in Sonoma Valley, 249 classical music, 253, 260–261 in Union Square, 147 Cliff House, 282–283 breakfasts, 151–152 Clos Pegase, 234–235 burgers, 152 clothing stores, 213 coffeehouses, 150, 289–290 Club Fugazi, 262 delicatessens, 147, 148, 153, 219 clubs. See bars and nightclubs dim sum, 145 Coastal Trail, 190 farmer’s markets, 11, 148, 205–206 Cobb’s Comedy Club, 271 food stores, 213, 219 Cody’s Books, 289 food tours, 199 coffeehouses, 150, 289–290 itinerary based on, 218–219 Coit Tower, 169–170 by neighborhood, 126–128 The Collectors Cave, 209 picnicing, 147 Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) pizza, 152 insurance, 53 restaurants listed by, 155–156 Columbus Avenue, 65 roasted chicken, 152–153 Comedy Celebration Day, 28 snack foods, 146–150 comedy clubs, 271 trends in, 118 computer stores, 213 variety in, 19, 119 concerts. See music cultural attractions. See art The Conservatory of Flowers, 176 attractions; museums; performing consolidators, 40 arts Continental Airlines, 39 Curran Theater, 258 conventions cybercafes, 56 Moscone Convention Center, 291 schedule of, 23, 24 conventions used in this book, 2–3, 5–6 • D • Copia: The American Center for Wine, Damron guides, 50 Food, and the Arts, 239 dance clubs, 14, 130, 267–268 costs. See money dance festivals, 27 Cow Hollow dance performances, 261–262 accommodations in, 115 Dandelion, 13, 205 description of, 72–73 Darioush, 235 restaurants in, 13, 154 Daughter of Fortune (Allende), 20 credit cards day trips. See also tours; Wine Country abbreviations for, 2 to Berkeley, 220–224 emergency phone numbers for, 37, to Point Reyes and Inverness, 291 224–227 using, 36 renting a car for, 52 credit-reporting agencies, 37 , 163, 174, 176 , 189 deep vein thrombosis, 55 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 302

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delicatessens, 147, 148, 153, 219 restaurants in, 153 Delta Air Lines, 39 walking along, 11 Dema (designer), 211–212 emergencies, 292 dentists, 291 Empire Plush Room, 270 di Rosa Preserve, 239 Encantada Gallery of Fine Arts, 211 dim sum, 145 Enchanted House, 208 dining. See restaurants Endup, 273 dinner shows, 129 entertainment. See attractions; bars disabled travelers, resources for, 47–49 and nightclubs; performing arts DNA Lounge, 267 escorted tours to San Francisco, Doc’s Clock, 269 41–42, 47 doctors, 291 escorted tours to Wine Country, dollar signs ($), in price indicators 229–231 for accommodations in San Ethnic Dance Festival, 27 Francisco, 3, 95–96 events, schedule of, 25–28 for accommodations in Wine Country, excursions. See day trips; tours 241 Exploratorium for restaurants, 3, 129 accessibility of, 49 Dolores Park, 279 Citypass tickets for, 163 Dragon Gate arch, 167 description of, 170 Drake’s Beach, 226 driving (in San Francisco). See also day trips • F • for disabled travelers, 47, 48 fabric stores, 213 do-it-yourself driving tours, 196 families laws regarding, 81 accommodations for, parking, 12–13, 33, 81–82 best of, 12 renting a car, 34–35, 51–53, 64, 65 choosing, 87–88 rush hour, 80–81 costs of, 34 driving (to San Francisco), 41, 65 in Calistoga, 242 DSW Shoe Warehouse, 212 in Embarcadero, 101 Dutch Windmills, 12 in Marina/Cow Hollow, 104–105, 108 in Nob Hill, 109 • E • in North Beach/Fisherman’s earthquakes, information about, 292 Wharf, 112 economy-class syndrome, 55 in Sonoma, 244 Edinburgh Castle Pub, 270 in Union Square, 100, 102, 18-46th Avenue bus, 278 106–107, 108, 109, 111, 113, El Rio, 268 114–115 El Voladote, 268 attractions for, 167–169, 170–176, 177, Elaine Magnin’s, 211 178–180, 181–184 Elbo Room, 266 baby sitters, finding, 45 Seal Overlook, 226 hiking with, 189–190 e-mail, access to, 56–57, 284, 292 itinerary for, 218 Embarcadero nightclubs for, 270 accommodations in, 115 planning trips with, 44–45 description of, 70–71 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 303

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restaurants for, 13, 132, 136, 139–141, food. See cuisine; restaurants 142, 247, 249 food stores, 213, 219 travel resources for, 45–46 food tours, 199 farmer’s markets, 11, 148, 205–206 food-based itinerary, 218–219 Ferlinghetti, Lawrence (poet and Forrest Jones, 210 owner of City Lights bookstore), , accessibility of, 49 13–14 Center, galleries in, 186 Ferrari, Marianne (Gay Travel A to Z: Fort Point The World of Gay & Lesbian Travel accessibility of, 49 Options at Your Fingertips), 50 description of, 189–190 Ferry Building, 147–148 views from, 280 Ferry Plaza Farmers Market fortune cookies, 289 description of, 11, 148, 205–206 49ers football team, 191 jams at, 290 42nd Street Moon, 260 not being a tourist at, 287 Fourth of July Waterfront Festival, 27 souvenirs from, 289 Frommer’s Irreverent San Francisco ferry rides, 187, 188, 197–198 (Wiley), 296 , 266 Frommer’s Memorable Walks in San Jazz Festival, 27 Francisco (Wiley), 296 film festivals, 26 Frommer’s San Francisco (Wiley), films about or based in San Francisco, 50, 296 20–21 Frommer’s San Francisco from $90 a finances. See money Day (Wiley), 296 Financial District Frommer’s San Francisco with Kids description of, 74 (Wiley), 87–88 restaurants in, 122, 153 fine-arts dealers, 185 Fisherman’s and Seaman’s Memorial • G • Chapel, 280 Gaia Tree, 211 Fisherman’s Wharf Gallery of Jewels, 209 accommodations in, 115 gardens. See also parks; Yerba Buena description of, 71–72, 170–173 Gardens and Center for the Arts eating at, 148–149 Grace Marchand Garden, 194 map of, 171 Japanese Tea Garden, 174, 177 safety of, 72 at Levi’s Plaza, 193 views from, 279–280 at , 193 walking through, 11 Strybing Arboretum and Botanical 5-Fulton bus, 278 Gardens, 174, 177 five-day itinerary, 217 UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, 280 Flamm, Jerry (Good Life in Hard Times: gay and lesbian travelers San Francisco in the ‘20s and ‘30s), accommodations for, 50 19–20 bars and nightclubs for, 272–273 Flight 001, 211 events for, 27 F-Market streetcar, 283 tours for, 50, 199 foggy weather, things to do during, travel resources for, 49–50 281–284 Gay Travel A to Z: The World of Gay & Fair, 28 Lesbian Travel Options at Your Fingertips (Ferrari), 50 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 304

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Geary Theater, 255 Hayes Valley , 173 accommodations in, 115 Giants baseball team, 11, 191 description of, 74 gift shops, 213 restaurants in, 153 Gino and Carlo’s, 272 health Glide Memorial United Methodist chronic conditions, 54 Church, 76, 192 deep vein thrombosis, 55 Golden Gate Bridge dentists, 291 biking across, 187 doctors, 291 description of, 174 medical insurance, 54 hours to avoid, 81 regional health hazards, 54–55 souvenirs from, 288 Hemlock Tavern, 272 Golden Gate Fortune Cookies hiking, 187–191 Company, 169, 207 historical attractions, 184–185 Golden Gate National Recreation Area, , 15–19 188–189 home decor and housewares stores, Golden Gate Park 213, 219 accessibility of, 49 horseback riding, 239 biking in, 11–12, 187 hospitals, 292 description of, 174–176 hot lines, 292 map of, 175 hotel tax, 33, 35, 89, 90, 293 restaurants near, 126 Hotel Triton, 106–107 Golden Gate Park Band, 174 hotels. See accommodations Golden Gate Theater, 258 Pier, 172–173 Good Life in Hard Times: San Francisco in the ’20s and ’30s (Flamm), 19–20 • I • GoodByes, 211 icons used in this book, 5–6 Grace Cathedral, 192–193 The Imperial Tea Court, 207 Grace Marchand Garden, 194 The Independent, 267 Grand National Rodeo, Horse, and independent (boutique) hotels, 86–87 Stock Show, 26 insurance Grant & Green, 266 lost-luggage insurance, 54 Great American Music Hall, 266, 270 medical insurance, 54 Green Apple Books, 219 for rental car, 53 guided tours, 194–200 travel insurance, 53–54 Gump’s, 204 trip-cancellation insurance, 53–54 Internet access, 56–57, 284, 292 Intersection for the Arts, 259 • H • Inverness Haas-Lilienthal House, 186 accommodations in, 227 , shopping in, 14, 184, 208 day trip to, 224–227 Haight-Ashbury, 74, 200 Isda & Co. Outlet, 212 Hallidie, Andrew (cable car inventor), itineraries. See also tours 167 based on dining, 218–219 hat stores, 213 for families, 218 Hayes Street, shopping in, 14, 211 five-day itinerary, 217 three-day itinerary, 215–217 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 305

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lesbian travelers. See gay and lesbian • J • travelers Jack London State Historic Park, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender 240–241 Pride Celebration Parade, 27 Jackson Square, 184 Levi’s Plaza, 193 jams, shopping for, 290 liability insurance, 53 Japan Center, 128 Limantour Beach, 226 Japanese Tea Garden, 174, 177 Lincoln Park, 278 Japantown lingerie stores, 214 attractions in, 281–282 Li-Po Cocktail Lounge, 272 description of, 74 liquor laws, 292 restaurants in, 128, 153 lodging. See accommodations Jazz at Pearl’s, 263, 270 Lombard Street, 177 jazz clubs, 14, 263–266, 270 Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, 259 jazz festivals, 27, 28 Lost and Found Saloon, 266 Jeremy’s, 212 lost or stolen wallet, 37 JetBlue airline, 39 lost-luggage insurance, 54 jewelry stores, 213 Lotta’s Fountain, 184 John Berggruen Gallery, 185 Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, 260 Johnny Foley’s, 270 luggage locks for, when flying, 59 lost-luggage insurance, 54 • K • restrictions on, when flying, 58 Kabuki Springs & Spa, 282 luggage stores, 214 Kabuki Theater, 282 Kamei, 219 • M • karaoke bars, 14 Kerouac, Jack, bar frequented by, 272 MAC (Modern Appealing Clothing), 211 Kids Only, 208 Macy’s West, 204, 206, 279 Kiehl’s, 210 magazines, 292 Kinokuniya Bookstore, 282 The Magic Theatre, 258–259 Kinokuniya Building, 281 Make-Out Room, 269 Knitz & Leather, 208 The Maltese Falcon (film), 20 Kule Loklo, 226 maps of accommodations, 84–85, 98–99 of attractions, 164–165 • L • of bars and nightclubs, 264–265 La Palma, 219 of the Bay Area, 10 La Place du Soleil, 210 of Berkeley, 221 La Tulipe Noire, 210 of cable car routes, 80 Lafayette Park, 182 of Chinatown, 168 , 182 of Civic Center, 261 Laku, 212 finding, 292 Lark in the Morning, 173 of Fisherman’s Wharf, 171 Latin American Club, 269 of Golden Gate National Recreation Legion of Honor, 185 Area, 188–189 of Golden Gate Park, 175 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 306

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maps (continued) budget, 34 of Napa Valley, 233 carrying, safety tips for, 35, 37 of neighborhoods, 66–67 cash, carrying, 36 of performing arts locations, 256–257 credit cards, 36 of Point Reyes, 225 discount rates, 34 of restaurants, 120–121, 123–125, 127 entertainment costs, 32 of shopping locations, 202–203 hotel tax, 33, 35, 89, 90, 293 of Sonoma Valley, 237 lost or stolen wallet, 37 of Yerba Buena Gardens, 179 parking at hotel, costs for, 13, 89 of zoo and Lake Merced, 182 phone calls from hotel, costs for, 90 Marina public transportation costs, 35 accommodations in, 115 rental cars, costs for, 52–53 description of, 72–73 restaurant costs, 32, 33, 35, 129 restaurants in, 154 restaurants listed by price, 157–158 Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 259 sales tax, 33, 201, 293 Market Street, 65 saving, guidelines for, 34–35 The Marsh, 271 seasons affecting travel costs, 34, Martuni’s, 272, 273 90–91 Mashiko Folkcraft, 282 shopping, costs of, 33 Maupin, Armistead (Tales of the City), transportation to San Francisco, 20 costs for, 31–32 May Wah, 219 travel budget, planning, 31–33, 35 medical insurance, 54 traveler’s checks, 36–37 medical issues. See health wiring, 37 The Metreon, 180, 184, 283 moon cakes, 27 Metronome Dance Center, 267 Moon Mountain Vineyard, 238 Miller, John (San Francisco Stories: Moscone Convention Center, 291 Great Writers on the City), 19 , 182 The Mint Karaoke Lounge, 14, 273 movies Mission Bay, 73 about or based in San Francisco, Mission District 20–21 description of, 75 cost of, 32 lesbian community in, 49 at Kabuki Theater, 74, 282 restaurants in, 13, 122, 126, 127, on Market Street, 205 128, 154 at The Metreon, 180, 184, 283 Mission Dolores, 185, 279 at restaurants, 129 Mock Café, 271 Mrs. Dewson’s Hats, 210 Modern Appealing Clothing (MAC), 211 Mrs. Doubtfire (film), 20–21 MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), 70, Mudpie, 209 163, 178, 283 Muir Woods, 191, 200 money Muni (San Francisco Municipal Railway) accommodations costs, 32, 34, 35, Citypass tickets for, 77, 163 88–93, 95–96 description of, 77–78 accommodations listed by price, do-it-yourself tours on, 196–197 116–117 limitations of, 51 ATMs, 36, 291 Municipal Pier, 11 attraction costs, 33, 34, 162, 163 Musée Mécanique, 181 average daily spending per visitor, 31 Museo ItaloAmericano, 186 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 307

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 70, neighborhoods. See also specific 163, 178, 283 neighborhoods Museum of the African Diaspora, 178 accommodations listed by, 115–116 museums list of, 68–76 Asian Art Museum, 163–166 map of, 66–67 Cable Car Museum, 184–185, 290 restaurants listed by, 13, 122–128, Cartoon Art Museum, 70, 183 153–154 Chinese Historical Society of shops listed by, 206–212 America, 167 for walking, 77 Citypass tickets for, 77 Neiman Marcus, 206, 281 costs for, 162 Nest, 210 de Young Museum, 163, 174, 176 New Conservatory Theater (NCT), 260 Exploratorium, 49, 163, 170 New Langton Arts, 262 free museum days, 162 New Main Library, 186 Legion of Honor, 185 newspapers, 292 Musée Mécanique, 181 nightclubs. See bars and nightclubs Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 70, Nob Hill 163, 178, 283 accommodations in, 98–99, 115 Museum of the African Diaspora, 178 description of, 69 San Francisco Maritime National restaurants in, 124–125, 154 Historical Park, 172 Noe Valley, 49 Wells Fargo History Museum, 185 Noise Pop concerts, 26 music Noontime Concerts, 260 blues clubs, 14, 266, 270 Nordstrom, 284 blues festivals, 27–28 North Beach classical music, 253, 260–261 accommodations in, 115 dance festivals, 27 cafes in, 12 dance performances, 261–262 description of, 71–72 Golden Gate Park Band, 174 restaurants in, 123, 126, 154 jazz clubs, 14, 263–266, 270 shopping in, 208 jazz festivals, 27, 28 North Beach Festival, 27 Noise Pop concerts, 26 Northwest Airlines, 39 Noontime Concerts, 260 Spreckles Temple of Music, 174 music stores, 214 • O • Oakland International airport, 38, 64–65 • N • The Oakville Grocery, 173 Napa Valley. See also Wine Country Ocean Beach, 278 accommodations in, 242–244 Octagon House, 72 attractions in, 239–240 Old First Presbyterian Church, 193, 260 map of, 233 Old Vogue, 208 restaurants in, 245–248 The Olive Press, 240 wineries in, 232–236 “On the Level San Francisco visitor center, Excursions”, 49 172 Ooma, 208 NCT (New Conservatory Theater), 260 opera, 260–261 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 308

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O’Reilly’s, 270 performing arts. See also theater The Original Levi’s Store, 204, 206 arriving on time, 255 Orpheum, 258 classical music, 253, 260–261 Out and About guides, 50 dance festivals, 27 dance performances, 261–262 dining before and after, 259 • P • finding out about performances, 254, Pacific Heights 255 description of, 75 map of locations for, 256–257 restaurants in, 154 tickets for, 254–255 shopping in, 210 what to wear, 255 package tours to San Francisco, 34, 43 personal accident insurance, 53 Palace of Fine Arts, 170 personal digital assistant (PDA), e-mail Palace of the Legion of Honor, 163, 283 access using, 56–57 Paolo Iantorno, 211 personal effects insurance, 53 parades pharmacies, 292–293 at Carnival, 26 phones at Cherry Blossom Festival, 26 cellphones, 55 Chinese New Year, 25 in hotels, costs for using, 90 Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender picnicing, 147 Pride Celebration Parade, 27 Pier 23, 266 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 25 , 170–172 parking pizza, 152 best accommodations for, 12–13 Pocket Opera, 260–261 cost of, at hotel, 13, 89 Point Reyes guidelines for, 82 attractions in, 224, 226 laws regarding, 81–82 day trip to, 224–227 public parking structures, 89 driving directions to, 224 valet parking fees, taxes added to, 33 map of, 225 parks. See also gardens; Golden Gate restaurants in, 226–227 Park when to visit, 224 Aquatic Park, 11 Point Reyes Lighthouse, 226 AT&T Park, 11, 191 Polanco, 204–205 Bernal Heights Park, 278 police, 293 Dolores Park, 279 , shopping in, 210 Jack London State Historic Park, pools, accommodations with, 12 240–241 Portsmouth Square, 169 Lafayette Park, 182 post offices, 293 Lincoln Park, 278 Post Street Theatre, 259 Mountain Lake Park, 182 postcards, 289 San Francisco Maritime National , restaurants in, 154 Historical Park, 172 Presidio, 75 3Com Park, 191 prices. See money Paxton Gate, 211 Project Artaud Theater, 262 PDA (personal digital assistant), e-mail public transportation access using, 56–57 BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), Peet’s Coffee and Tea, 289–290 64–65, 79 buses, 51, 78 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 309

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costs for, 35 in San Francisco, finding, 76, 292, for disabled travelers, 48 295–296 Muni (San Francisco Municipal for senior citizens, 46 Railway), 51, 77–78, 163, 196–197 for traffic and public transit publications information, 76 Betty and Pansy’s Severe Queer restaurants. See also cuisine; Review of San Francisco, 49 Restaurant Index Damron guides, 50 before and after performances, 259 Frommer’s Irreverent San Francisco in Berkeley, 223–224 (Wiley), 296 best, list of, 13 Frommer’s Memorable Walks in San costs for, 32, 33, 35, 129 Francisco (Wiley), 296 cybercafes, 56 Frommer’s San Francisco from $90 a for families, 13, 132, 136, 139–141, Day (Wiley), 296 142, 247, 249 Frommer’s San Francisco (Wiley), 50, food tours of, 199 296 itinerary based on, 218–219 Frommer’s San Francisco with Kids list of, alphabetical, 130–146 (Wiley), 87–88 list of, by cuisine, 155–156 Gay Travel A to Z: The World of Gay & list of, by neighborhood, 13, 122–128, Lesbian Travel Options at Your 153–154 Fingertips (Ferrari), 50 list of, by price, 157–158 “On the Level San Francisco maps of, 120–121, 123–125, 127 Excursions”, 49 in Napa Valley, 245–248 Out and About guides, 50 in Point Reyes, 226–227 San Francisco Access (Center for reservations, making, 122 Independent Living), 48 reservations, not having, 131 San Francisco with Kids (Wiley), 45 reservations, where required, 119 Spartacus International Gay Guide, 50 romantic, 13 A World of Options (Mobility saving money at, 128 International USA), 47 in Sonoma Valley, 248–249 Punchline Comedy Club, 271 theater at, 129 tourist restaurants, avoiding, 286 with views, 13 • R • restrooms, public, 293 rack rate, 88 Richmond District radio stations, 293 description of, 75 rainy weather, things to do during, restaurants in, 126–128, 149–150, 154 281–284 Rickshaw Stop, 272 Ramekins, 241 Rincon Center, 193 The Ramp, 267 Robert Mondavi, 231, 235 Red Room, 268 Robledo Family Winery, 238–239 Redwood Room, 14, 269–270 Roccapulco, 268 rental cars, 34–35, 51–53, 64, 65 rock climbing, 282 resources. See also publications rodeos, 26 for disabled travelers, 47–49 Rolo, 205 for families, 45–46 Rolo Garage, 212 for gay and lesbian travelers, 49–50 romantic accommodations, 12 list of, 291–296 romantic restaurants, 13 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 310

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Russian Hill San Herbst Theater, 260 accommodations in, 115 Sea Overlook, 226 description of, 75 seasons in Point Reyes, 224 restaurants in, 154 seasons in San Francisco event schedule during, 25–28 hotel costs related to, 90–91 • S • number of visitors during, 22–23 Sacramento Street, shopping in, travel costs related to, 34 210–211 weather during, 22–25 safety seasons in Wine Country, 229 of Fisherman’s Wharf, 72 senior citizens, travel resources for, 46 guidelines for, 2, 293 The SF Weekly Warfield, 266–267 of Tenderloin, 68 SFMoMA (San Francisco Museum of while carrying money, 35, 37 Modern Art), 70, 163, 178, 283 while driving in Wine Country, 229 SFMoMA’s Artists Gallery, 186 while walking, 77 SFO (San Francisco International) Saks Fifth Avenue, 206 airport, 38, 63–64 sales tax, 33, 201, 293 Shell Beach, 226 The Saloon, 266 shoe stores, 214 San Francisco Access (Center for shopping. See also Fisherman’s Wharf Independent Living), 48 art galleries, 185–186 San Francisco Ballet, 261 in Berkeley, 223 San Francisco Blues Festival, 27–28 best, list of, 13–14 San Francisco Centre, 183–184, 284 big-name stores, 204–205 San Francisco (film), 20 bookstores, San Francisco Fringe Festival, 28 best, 13–14 San Francisco, history of, 15–19 Books, Inc., 210 San Francisco International Chronicle Books Metreon Store, Automobile Show, 28 289 San Francisco International Film City Lights Bookstore, 13–14, 208, Festival, 26 289 San Francisco International (SFO) Cody’s Books, 289 airport, 38, 63–64 Green Apple Books, 219 San Francisco Jazz Festival, 28 in Japantown, 282 San Francisco Maritime National Kinokuniya Bookstore, 282 Historical Park, 172 list of, 213 San Francisco Municipal Railway. See postcards at, 289 Muni chocolate, 290 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art costs for, 33 (SFMoMA), 70, 163, 178, 283 Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, 11, 148, San Francisco Opera, 260 205–206, 287, 289, 290 San Francisco Performances, 260 hours for, 201 San Francisco Stories: Great Writers on for kitchen and table items, 14 the City (Miller), 19 list of shops, by merchandise, San Francisco Symphony, 253, 260 212–214 San Francisco with Kids (Wiley), 45 list of shops, by neighborhood, , 181, 182 206–212 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 311

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map of, 202–203 Strybing Arboretum and Botanical markets, 205–206 Gardens, 174, 177 sales tax, 33, 201, 293 The Stud, 273 souvenirs, 34, 288–290 Sunset District, restaurants in, for teenagers, 183–184 149–150, 154 shuttle service, from airport to The Swedish American Hall, 267 hotel, 64 swimming pools, accommodations sightseeing. See attractions with, 12 67-Folsom bus, 278 symphony, 253, 260–261 Skechers USA, 212 Slim’s, 267, 270 smoking, laws regarding, 293 • T • Smuin Ballets/SF, 262 Tai Yick Trading Company, 207 snack foods, 146–150 Tales of the City (Maupin), 20 Sock Heaven, 173 Tante Marie’s Cooking School, 218 SoMa (South of Market Street) taxes accommodations in, 98–99, 116 hotel tax, 33, 35, 89, 90, 293 description of, 69–70 sales tax, 33, 201, 293 restaurants in, 124–125, 154 for valet parking fees, 33 shopping in, 212 taxis Sonoma Valley. See also Wine Country from airport to hotel, 64 accommodations in, 244–245 to performance locations, 258 attractions in, 240–241 in San Francisco, 79–80, 293 map of, 237 Taylor, June (jams made by), 290 restaurants in, 248–249 teas, 23, 28, 281 wineries in, 236–239 Teddy Bear Tea, 23, 28 South of Market Street. See SoMa telephones. See phones Southwest Airlines, 39 Tenderloin souvenirs, 34, 288–290 description of, 75–76 Spartacus International Gay Guide, 50 restaurants in, 128, 154 Spec’s, 272 safety of, 68 sports. See also biking theater baseball, 191 American Conservatory Theatre football, 191 (ACT), 253, 258 Giants baseball games, 11, 191 Curran Theater, 258 golfing, 192 42nd Street Moon, 260 hiking, 187–191 Geary Theater, 255 rock climbing, 282 Golden Gate Theater, 258 tickets for, online, 192 Intersection for the Arts, 259 Spreckles Temple of Music, 174 locations of, 258–260 St. Mary’s Cathedral, 193 Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, 259 St. Patrick’s Church, 260 The Magic Theatre, 258–259 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 26 Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 259 St. Supery, 235 New Conservatory Theater (NCT), Sterling Vineyards, 231, 236 260 stolen wallet, 37 Orpheum, 258 Stow Lake, 174 Post Street Theatre, 259 streetcars, 77–78 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 312

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theater (continued) Transportation Security Project Artaud Theater, 262 Administration (TSA), 58 at restaurants, 129 transportation (to San Francisco) San Herbst Theater, 260 costs for, 31–32 37-Corbett bus, 277 driving, 41, 65 Three Babes and a Bus, 269 escorted tours, 41–42 3Com Park, 191 flying, 38–41, 63–65 three-day itinerary, 215–217 package tours, 34, 43 time zone, 293 train, 41, 65 Tin How Temple, 169 travel books. See publications Tomales Point, 226 travel insurance, 53–54 , 270 travel resources. See publications; Toomey Tourell, 185 resources , 14, 267–268, 279 traveler’s checks, 36 Touchstone Mission Cliffs Climbing trip-cancellation insurance, 53–54 and Fitness, 282 TSA (Transportation Security tourists, not looking like, 285–287 Administration), 58 tours. See also day trips; itineraries Tule Elk Reserve, 226 of art murals, 199 12 Galaxies, 269 boat tours, 197–198 24 Hours on Craigslist (film), 21 bus tours, 194–195 29 bus, 280 for disabled travelers, 47 Twin Peaks, 277 driving tours, 196 escorted tours to San Francisco, 41–42 • U • for gay and lesbian travelers, 50, 199 UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, 280 guided tours, 194–200 Union Square of Haight-Ashbury, 200 accommodations in, 98–99, 116 of Muir Woods, 200 description of, 68–69 Muni tours, 196–197 fine-arts dealers in, 185 package tours to San Francisco, restaurants in, 124–125, 154 34, 43 shopping in, 206–207 in Sonoma Valley, 241 views from, 279 walking tours, 198–199 Union Street Arts Festival, 27 train travel to San Francisco, 41, 65 Union Street, shopping in, 209–210 transportation (in San Francisco). See United Air Lines, 39 also driving (in San Francisco) US Airways, 39 from airport to hotel, 63–65 USS Pampanito, 172 BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), 64–65, 79 buses, 51, 78 • V • cable cars, 79, 161–162, 166–167 Valencia Street, shopping in, 211–212 information about, 293 valet parking fees, taxes added to, 33 public transportation, 35 Vertigo (film), 20 resources for, 76 Vesuvio, 272 streetcars, 77–78 taxis, 79–80 walking, 77 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 313

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views Napa Valley, accommodations with, 12 accommodations in, 242–244 locations for, 277–280 attractions in, 239–240 restaurants with, 13 map of, 233 Villains Vault, 208 restaurants in, 245–248 Virgin Atlantic Airways, 39 wineries in, 232–236 visitor information. See resources safety while driving, 229 Sonoma Valley, accommodations in, 244–245 • W • attractions in, 240–241 walking map of, 237 along Embarcadero, 11 restaurants in, 248–249 getting around by, 77 wineries in, 236–239 saving money by, 35 touring on your own, 231–232 self-guided walking tours, 49 when to visit, 229 walking tours, 198–199 wines, tasting, 234 War Memorial Opera House, 260, 261 wines, types of, 232 weather in San Francisco. See also Wine House, 219 seasons in San Francisco wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) access, 56–57 dressing for, 285 rainy or foggy, things to do during, 281–284 • X • by season, 22–25 XOX Truffles, 209 updates regarding, 293 Web sites. See resources Wells Fargo History Museum, 185 • Y • Western Addition, 76 Yerba Buena Gardens and Center for What’s Up Doc? (film), 20 the Arts Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) access, 56–57 dance performances at, 262 Wiley Publishing, Inc. description of, 178–180, 193 Frommer’s Irreverent San Francisco, map of, 179 296 visiting on rainy or foggy days, 283 Frommer’s Memorable Walks in San Young Performers Theatre (YPT), Francisco, 296 182–183 Frommer’s San Francisco from $90 a Yum, 219, 290 Day, 296 Frommer’s San Francisco, 50, 296 Frommer’s San Francisco with Kids, • Z • 87–88 Zeum, 180, 184, 283 Wilkes Bashford, 205 zoo (San Francisco Zoo), 181, 182 Wine Country description of, 227–228 driving directions to, 228–229 escorted tours to, 229–231 how long to visit, 227, 231 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 314

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The Marina Courtyard Motel, 108 Accommodations The Maxwell, 108 Milliken Creek (Napa Valley), 243 Index Monticello Inn, 109 Andrews Hotel, 96 Nob Hill Lambourne, 109 The Argent Hotel, 114 The Orchard Hotel, 109–110 Argonaut Hotel, 12, 96–97, 172 Palace Hotel, 281, 284 Best Western Stevenson Manor Inn Petite Auberge, 110 (Napa Valley), 242 Ritz-Carlton, 23, 28, 110, 281 Campton Place, 97 San Remo Hotel, 111 The Cartwright Hotel, 114 Serrano Hotel, 12, 111 Castle Inn, 97 Sonoma Chalet (Sonoma Valley), 245 Chancellor Hotel, 100 St. Regis Hotel, 110–111 Clift, 100 Tuscan Inn, 112 Commodore Hotel, 100–101 Union Street Inn, 112 Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Suites, 13, 101 Vintage Inn (Napa Valley), 243–244 Daughter’s Inn (Napa Valley), 242 W. San Francisco, 113–114 El Pueblo Inn (Sonoma Valley), 244 The Warwick Regis Hotel, 115 Embarcadero Hyatt Regency, 101 Washington Square Inn, 112 Fairmont Hotel, 101–102, 281 Westin St. Francis, 113 Galleria Park Hotel, 12–13, 114 White Swan Inn, 113 Golden Gate Hotel, 102 Handlery Union Square Hotel, 102 Harbor Court Hotel, 12, 103 Restaurant Index Harvest Inn (Napa Valley), 242–243 A-16, 131 Hayes Valley Inn, 103 Absinthe, 13, 130 Hotel Adagio, 12, 103–104 Ame, 119, 130–131 Hotel Bijou, 104 Angèle (Napa Valley), 245–246 Hotel Bohème, 104 AsiaSF, 129 Hotel del Sol, 12 B-44, 122, 132 Hotel Del Sol, 104–105 Bacar, 259 Hotel Griffon, 105 Bar Tartine, 122 Hotel Milano, 105 Baraka, 126 Hotel Monaco, 12, 105–106 Beach Chalet, 278 Hotel Palomar, 106 Bechelli’s, 151 Hotel Rex, 106 Bette’s Oceanview Diner (Berkeley), Hotel Vitale, 12, 107 223 The Huntington Hotel, 12, 107 Bistro Aix, 132 Indian Springs (Napa Valley), 243 Bistro Don Giovanni (Napa Valley), 246 Inn at Sonoma (Sonoma Valley), 244 Bistro Jeanty (Napa Valley), 246 Inn at Union Square, 108 Blue Bottle Coffee Co., 150 Kensington Park Hotel, 114–115 Blue Plate, 13, 132 Kenwood Inn and Spa (Sonoma Valley), Bodega Bistro, 153 244–245 , 148–149 King George Hotel, 115, 281 Boulange de Polk, 149 MacArthur Place (Sonoma Valley), 245 Boulangerie Bay Bread, 149 Manka’s Inverness Lodge, 227 Boulevard, 119, 133 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 315

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Bounty Hunter (Napa Valley), 246 Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, 130 Burger Joint, 152 Hawthorne Lane, 137 Butterfly, 133 Hayes Street Grill, 137, 148, 259 Café de la Presse, 151, 284 Hog Island Oyster Bar, 206 Cafe du Nord, 130, 267 The Hog Island Oyster Company, 148 Cafe Kati, 133 Home, 137 Cafe La Haye (Sonoma Valley), 248 Il Fornaio, 151 Café Mason, 151 Il Pollaio, 152 Cafe Rouge (Berkeley), 223 Imperial Tea Court, 150 Cafè Zoetrope, 147 Isa, 13, 138 Caffe Greco, 12, 219 Isuzu, 128 Caffé Trieste, 150 Jardinière, 119, 138 Canteen, 134 Jillian’s, 283 The Canvas Café/Gallery, 151 Katia’s, 126 Capps Corner, 122 Kay Cheung, 138 The Cheesecake Factory, 259 Kokkari Estiatorio, 138–139 Chez Maman, 126 La Felce, 122 Chez Panisse (Berkeley), 223–224 The Last Supper Club, 126 Chez Papa, 126 Le Charm, 139 Chow, 13, 126, 134 Le Colonial, 139 Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen (Napa Ledson’s Harmony Restaurant Valley), 247 (Sonoma Valley), 249 Citizen Cake, 149 Lichee Garden, 139–140, 145 Citizen Cupcake, 149 Liguria Bakery, 149, 219 Cortez, 134 Limon, 126 Delfina, 13, 126, 135 L’Osteria del Forno, 140 Deuce (Sonoma Valley), 248 Louis, 151–152 Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, 119 Lulu, 140 Dino’s Pizzeria, 152 Luna Park, 140 Dosa, 126 Mamacita, 141 Dottie’s True Blue Café, 151 Mario’s Bohemian Cigar Store, 150 Ebisu, 126 MarketBar, 206 Enrico’s Sidwalk Cafe, 135 Mastrelli’s Delicatessen, 148 Fisherman’s Grotto No. 9, 148 Mayflower, 128, 219 Foreign Cinema, 135 Mee Mee Bakery, 289 The French Laundry, 119 Mifune, 128, 281–282 Garden Court Cafe and Bakery Miller’s East Coast West Delicatessen, (Sonoma Valley), 249 153 Gary Danko, 13, 119, 136, 219 Mixt Greens, 147 the girl & the fig (Sonoma Valley), 249 Molinari Delicatessen, 147, 219 Gold Mountain, 145 Moose’s, 141 Golden Gate Meat Company, 148 Mo’s Grill, 152 Golden Gate Perk, 284 Out the Door, 205 Gordon’s Cafe and Wine Bar (Napa Ozumo, 141 Valley), 247 Palio Paninoteca, 147 The Grand Café, 136, 151, 259 Pancho Villa, 122, 219 Green’s, 13, 136 Park Chow, 13 31_068625 bindex.qxp 11/20/06 11:24 PM Page 316

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