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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Alessi, 213 All American Boy, 210 Babushka, 212 American Airlines, 33 Baker Beach, 176, 185 AAA (American Automobile American Airlines Vacations, 36 Balboa Café, 56 Association), 15, 20, 36, 47 American Automobile Associa- Balclutha, 163 AA Bakery & Café, 194 tion (AAA), 15, 20, 36, 47 Ballooning, 185 Aardvark’s, 217 American Conservatory Theater Bambuddha Lounge, 3, 232 AARP, 28 (A.C.T.), 221–222 Bank of America, 192 A B fits, 209 American Express, 69–70 Bank of America World Head- Access-Able Travel Source, 27 traveler’s checks, 19–20 quarters, 179–180 Access America, 25 American Foundation for the Barnes & Noble, 207 Accessible Journeys, 27 Blind (AFB), 27 Bars, 228–234 Accommodations, 73–97. See American Rag Cie, 209 gay and lesbian, 234–235 also Accommodations Index America West Airlines, 33 BART (Bay Area Rapid best, 9–10 Amoco Motor Club, 15, 36 Transit), 67 chains, 75 Amtrak, 36 to/from airports, 32, 33 family-friendly, 80 The Anchorage, 216 Berkeley, 237 money-saving tips and Angel Island, 245–246 Oakland, 33, 242 discounts, 16–17 Angel Island Tram Tour, 246 tour, 182 Napa Valley, 271–274 Antiques, 205 Baseball, 5, 188–189 parking, 16, 83 A-One Rent-A-Car, 15 Basketball, 189 Point Reyes, 254–255 Aquarium of the Bay, 159 BATS Improv, 222 price categories, 74 Aquatic Park, 175 Bay Area Reporter, 28, 234 reservation services, 74 Architectural highlights, Bay Meadows, 189 Sonoma Valley, 285–287 179–182 Bay Model Visitors Center surfing for, 30–32 Area codes, 70 (Sausalito), 249 tipping, 51 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery Bayporter Express, 33 what’s new in, 1 (Glen Ellen), 283–284 Bay to Breakers Foot Race, A Clean, Well-Lighted Place for Art galleries, 205–206 22, 188 Books, 207 Oakland, 244 Beach Blanket Babylon, 201, Addresses, finding, 60 Art of China, 211–212 222–223 A Different Light Bookstore, 28 Artspan Open Studios, 24 Beaches, 185 Adventures Aloft, 185 Asian Art Museum, 159 Bear Valley Visitors Center AIDSinfo, 40 Atelier Dore, 205 (Point Reyes), 252, 253 Airfares, money-saving tips, and ATMs (automated teller The beats, 200, 201, 295 discounts on, 14–15, 35 machines), 19, 44 Beaulieu Vineyard (Rutherford), for international visitors, 45 Atrium Lobby Lounge, Marriott 263–264 Airlines, 33–34, 46COPYRIGHTEDHotel’s, 157 MATERIALBed & Breakfast Inns of Napa Airports, 32–33 Australia Valley, 271 security procedures, 34–35 customs regulations, 42 Bed and breakfasts (B&Bs), 16 Air Tickets Direct, 35 embassy and consulate, 48 Belden Place, 108 Alabaster, 213 passport information, 41 Benziger Family Winery (Glen A La Carte, A La Park, 23 visa information, 40 Ellen), 284 Alamere Falls, 253 Avenue Cyclery, 185–186 Beringer Vineyards (St. Helena), Alamo, 27, 47, 67 Avis, 27, 47, 67 265 Alaska Airlines, 33 Ayala Cove (Angel Island), 246 Berkeley, 237–242 Alcatraz Island, 4, 54, 146–147 Berkeley Marina Sports Center, 186 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 301

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Bicycling, 57, 58, 156, 185–186, Children, families with 270 Cabaret, 222–223 Children’s Zoo, 165 Mount Tamalpais, 251 Cable Car Clothiers, 210 information and resources, 29 Napa Valley, 270 Cable Car Museum, 160 shopping, 211, 217 Sonoma Valley, 283 Cable cars, 8, 52, 54, 63, 66, sights and attractions, 180 BiddingForTravel, 30 150, 152 China Beach, 176–177 Big Pagoda Company, 213–214 The Café, 234 Chinatown, 4–5, 54, 61 Biordi Art Imports, 201, 214 Cafe du Nord, 224–225 restaurants, 115–118 Bird-watching, Point Reyes, 253 Caffè Greco, 55, 231 shopping, 203 Biscuits and Blues, 225 Calendar of events, 21–25 sights and attractions, Blazing Saddles, 57, 186 Academy of Sciences, 168–169 The Bliss Bar, 232 160–161, 172 walking tours Blue & Gold Fleet, 69, 147 California Historical Society, 166 guided, 184 Angel Island and Tiburon, 245 California Palace of the Legion self-guided, 190–196 cruises, 183 of Honor, 161–162 Chinatown Gateway Arch, Sausalito, 248 Calistoga, 265–266, 268 190, 192 Blue Waters Kayaking, 253 accommodations, 273–274 The Chinatown Kite Shop, Boating, 186. See also Kayaking bicycling, 270 192, 217 Boat tours, 182–183 mud baths, 270–271 Chinese Chamber of Bonhams & Butterfield, 205 restaurants, 278–279 Commerce, 59 Book Passage, 207 Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, 271 Chinese Culture Center, 196 Books, recommended, 37–38 Calistoga Village Inn & Spa, 271 Chinese Historical Society of The Booksmith, 207 CalTrain, 36 America Museum, 194–195 Bookstores, 207–208 Cameron House, 194 Chinese New Year, 21 Berkeley, 238 Camping, Point Reyes, 252 Chowhound, 31 The Boom Boom Room, Canada The Cinch Saloon, 234 225–226 customs regulations, 42 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Borders, 207 embassy of, 48 21–22 Bottom of the Hill, 226 health insurance, 43 Cinemas, 235–236 Bouchon Bakery (Yountville), 3 passport information, 41 Circle Gallery, 179 Boudin at the Wharf, 2, 147 The Cannery at Del Monte Citizen Clothing, 210 Boulange de Cole, 211 Square, 152, 216 City Box Office, 220 Boulange de Polk, 211 The Canton Bazaar, 192, 208 City Guides, 190 Boulangerie, 211 Carnaval, 22 City Hall, 179 Brainwash, 71 Carnelian Room, 231–232 City Lights Booksellers & Pub- Brewpubs, 230–231 The Carneros District, 280–281 lishers, 38, 200, 207 Britex Fabrics, 209 Car rentals, 47, 67–68 CityPass, 16, 18, 66 Brooks Brothers, 210 for disabled travelers, 27 Cityscape, 232 The Bubble Lounge, 233 money-saving tips, 15 Civic Center, 62, 179 Bucket shops, 14, 35 Car travel, 35–36, 46–47, 67 accommodations, 93–94 Buddhist Church of San driving safety, 45 restaurants, 132–134 Francisco, 169 Cass Marina, 186 Classical music, 220 Budget car rentals, 27, 47, 67 The Castro, 5, 63 Cliff House, 177 Buena Vista Café, 54, 58, 228 accommodations, 95–96 Climate, 20–21 Buena Vista Park, 187 restaurants, 139–141 Clos Du Val (Napa), 260 Buena Vista Winery (Sonoma), sights and attractions, 170 Clos Pegase (Calistoga), 281–282 Castro Street Fair, 24 266, 268 Buffalo Exchange, 217 Castro Theatre, 236 Clothes Contact, 218 Builders Booksource San Catharine Clark Gallery, 205 Club and music scene, 223–228 Francisco, 207 C. A. Thayer, 163 gay and lesbian, 234–235 Burlington Coat Factory, 206 The Chanel Boutique, 210 Club Deluxe, 225 Buses, 66 Charles Krug Winery Club Fugazi, 201 Business hours, 47, 70 (St. Helena), 265 Club Line, 225 Bus tours, 183 Charter flights, 14–15 Coastal Trail, 8, 176 Muir Woods, 250 Château St. Jean (Kenwood), Cobb’s Comedy Club, 223 Bus travel, 46 285 Cody’s Books (Berkeley), 238 Cherry Blossom Festival, 21 Coit Tower, 152 Chestnut Street, shopping, 204 College Avenue (Berkeley), 240 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 302

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Columbus Avenue, 168 money-saving tips and shopping, 211, 217 No. 140, 198 discounts, 17 sights and attractions, 180 Columbus Tower, 198 Napa Valley, 274–279 Family Travel Files, 29 Comedy clubs, 222–223 Oakland, 244–245 Family Travel Forum, 29 Condor Club, former site of, Point Reyes, 255–256 Family Travel Network, 29 200–201 Sausalito, 249–250 Farmers’ Market, 9, 153, 212 Condor Sports Bar, 200 Sonoma Valley, 287–289 Fashions (clothing), 209–211 Conservatory of Flowers, Tiburon, 246, 248 vintage, 217–218 173–174 tipping, 51 Fax machines, 50 Consolidators, 14, 35 what’s new in, 1–2 Fern Creek Trail (Muir Woods), Consulates, 48 Diptyque, 2, 214 250 Continental Airlines, 33 Di Rosa Preserve (Napa), 268 Ferries, to/from Sausalito or Continental Airlines Disabilities, travelers with, Larkspur, 69, 248 Vacations, 36 26–27 Ferry Building, 180 Copia: The American Center for Discount shopping, 206 Ferry Building Marketplace, 153 Wine, Food & the Arts Distractions, 213 Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market, (Napa), 268–269 Doctors, 70 9, 153, 212 Copy Central, 71 Dollar, 67 Festivals and special events, Cornerstone Festival of Gardens Dollar car rentals, 47 21–25 (Sonoma), 282 Domaine Chandon (Yountville), Fideaux (St. Helena), 269 Cosentino (Yountville), 261 261 Filbert Street Steps, 157, 186 Cost Plus World Market, 212 Drinking laws, 47–48 The Fillmore, 226 Cowell Theater, 220 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 40 Fillmore Street, shopping, 204 Cowgirl Creamery, 211 Drugstores, 70 Fillmore Street Jazz Festival, Cow Hollow, 62 Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs 23–24 accommodations, 89–92 (Calistoga), 271 Film, 235–236 restaurants, 126–130 Dutch windmills, 172 Film Festival, Cow Hollow Playground, 180 International, 21, 235–236 Crafts, 208 Financial District, 60–61 Crate & Barrel Outlet Eagle, The, 234–235 restaurants, 108–110 (Berkeley), 240 Earthquakes, 70–71 First Crush, 3, 233 Credit cards, 20, 44 of 1906, 294 Fisherman’s Wharf, 8, 61, Crissy Field, 176 Edinburgh Castle, 228 153, 155 Crocker Galleria, 216 Elderhostel, 28 accommodations, 88–89 Cruisin’ the Castro, 183–184 Electricity, 48 restaurants, 123–126 Currency and currency The Embarcadero, 60 shopping, 204 exchange, 43 Embarcadero Four’s Justin sights and attractions, 154 Customs regulations, 41–42 Herman Plaza, 109 Fishing, 186 Embassies and consulates, 48 Flax, 213 Emergencies, 48, 71 Fleet Week, 24 Dance clubs, 224 Emily lee, 210 Flight 001, 217 Dance companies, 220 Empire Plush Room, 3, 226 Flood Mansion, 181 Dandelion, 212–213 The EndUp, 224, 235 FlyCheap, 35 Daylight saving time, 51 Enrico’s, 55 Flying Wheels Travel, 27 Dean & DeLuca Market Enterprise car rentals, 67 , 24 (St. Helena), 262, 277 Eos, 233 Food stores, 211 Delta Air Lines, 33 Equinox, 232 Football, 189 Delta Vacations, 36 Eureka, 163 Footcandy (St. Helena), 269 Dentists, 70 Eureka Theatre Company, 222 Foreign visitors, 39–51 Department stores, 208–209 Exotic Erotic Halloween Ball, 24 customs regulations, 41–42 Detour, 234 Expedia, 29–31, 36 driver’s licenses, 40 De Young Museum, 2, 162 The Exploratorium, 162–163 entry requirements, 39–40 Dianne’s Old & New Estates, 215 immigration and customs Dining, 98–145. See also clearance, 45–46 Restaurant Index Fabrics, 209 money matters, 43–44 Berkeley, 240–242 The Factory, 224 passports, 40–41 best, 10–12 Fairmont Hotel & Tower, 10, 156 safety suggestions, 44–45 by cuisine, 99–102 Families with children traveling around the U.S., family-friendly, 125 Children’s Zoo, 165 46–47 information and resources, 29 traveling to the U.S., 45–46 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 303

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Fort Mason Center, 175–176 Park Boat Held Over, 218 Fort Point, 176 House, 186 Hertz, 27, 47, 67 49-mile scenic drive, 182 Golden Gate Park Course, 187 The Hess Collection (Napa), 260 Fourth of July Celebration & Golden Gate Promenade, 176 Highways, 35–36 Fireworks, 23 Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa Hiking and walking, 188 Fourth Street (Berkeley), 240 (Calistoga), 271 History, 290–299 Fraenkel Gallery, 205 Golden State Warriors, 189 HIV-positive visitors, 40 Frank Family Vineyards Gold Rush, 291–293 Holidays, 49 (Calistoga), 266 Golf, 186–187 Horseback riding, Napa Valley, Free or almost free activities, Gondola Servizio (Oakland), 243 270 4–5, 8–9, 156–157 Good Byes, 217 Horse racing, 189 art galleries and museums, 165 Goodtime Bicycle Company Hot-air ballooning, 185 Frequent-flier clubs, 35 (Sonoma), 283 Hotels, 73–97. See also Accom- Friendship Line for the Good Vibrations, 213 modations Index Elderly, 28 Gordon Biersch Brewery best, 9–10 Fumiki Fine Asian Arts, 205 Restaurant, 230 chains, 75 Go San Francisco Card, 147 family-friendly, 80 Gourmet Delight B.B.Q., 194 money-saving tips and Gap, 209 Grace Cathedral, 178 discounts, 16–17 Gasoline, 48 Grant & Green Saloon, 226 Napa Valley, 271–274 Gay and lesbian travelers, 23 Grant Avenue, 192 parking, 16, 83 bars and clubs, 234–235 Gray Line, 183 Point Reyes, 254–255 bookstore, 28 Great China Herb Co., 194 price categories, 74 history, 296–298 Great Fire (1906), 294 reservation services, 74 information and resources, Green Apple Books, 207 Sonoma Valley, 285–287 27–28 Greens Sports Bar, 233 surfing for, 30–32 Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 40 Greyhound/Trailways, 46 tipping, 51 Geary Theater, 221–222 Grgich Hills Cellar (Rutherford), what’s new in, 1 Getaway Adventures BHK 264 Hotels.com, 30 (Calistoga), 270 Gump’s, 208 Hotwire, 30, 31 Ghirardelli Square, Housewares and furnishings, 155–156, 216 213–215 Gifts, 211–213 Haas-Lilienthal House, 163 Hungry i, 200 Gimme Shoes, 216 Haight-Ashbury, 5, 56, 63 Huntington Park, 180 Ginsberg, Allen, 198 accommodations, 94 Giovanni’s Room, 28 in the 1960s, 296 Glen Ellen, 283–284 restaurants, 134–136 ICan, 27 accommodations, 287 sights and attractions, 170 I Can’t Believe I Ate My Way Glide Memorial United Haight-Ashbury Flower Power Through Chinatown tour, 184 Methodist Church, Walking Tour, 184 Images of the North, 206 8, 156, 178 Haight Street, 157 Ina Coolbrith Park, 187 Gloria Ferrer Champagne shopping, 204 Indian Springs Resort Caves (Sonoma), 281 Haight Street Fair, 22 (Calistoga), 271 GoCars, 2, 155 Hallidie Building, 179 Inns of Marin (Point Reyes), 254 Golden Era Building, 198 Halloween, 24 Insurance, 25–26 Golden Gate Bridge, 4, Hamburgers (Sausalito), 249 International Ameripass, 46 55–56, 58 Handball, 187 International Gay and Lesbian sightseeing, 156–158 Hang, 206 Travel Association (IGLTA), 28 Golden Gate Ferry Service, Harrington’s Bar & Grill, 21 International visitors, 39–51 69, 248 Harry Denton’s Starlight customs regulations, 41–42 Golden Gate Fields, 189 Room, 227 driver’s licenses, 40 Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Hawaiian Airlines, 33 entry requirements, 39–40 Company, 193, 211 Hayes Valley, shopping, 204 immigration and customs Golden Gate National Recre- Health concerns, 26 clearance, 45–46 ation Area (GGNRA), Health insurance, 25, 26 money matters, 43–44 175–178, 188 for international visitors, passports, 40–41 Golden Gate Park, 5, 8, 56, 42–43 safety suggestions, 44–45 156, 171–174, 180 Heinold’s First and Last Chance traveling around the U.S., tennis courts, 188 Saloon (Oakland), 243–244 46–47 traveling to the U.S., 45–46 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 304

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Internet access, 71 Medical requirements for Ireland Lakeside Park (Oakland), 243 entry, 40 embassy and consulate, 48 Lands End, 177 Merritt, Lake (Oakland), 243 passport information, 41 Larkspur, 69 Metreon Entertainment visa information, 40 La Rosa, 217–218 Center, 166 Italian Heritage Parade, 24 Lastminute.com, 30 Metro, 235 Itineraries, suggested, 52–58 Laundry, 71 Meyerovich Gallery, 206 Itravelnet.com, 30 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot M. H. de Young Memorial Skillet Lickers, 226 Museum, 2, 162 Lawrence Hall of Science Minis, 211 Jack London Square (Berkeley), 238 The Mint Karaoke Lounge, 235 (Oakland), 243 Ledisi, 226 Mission Bay Golf Center, 187 Jack’s Cannery Bar, 216 Legal aid, 49 Mission District, 62–63 Jackson Square Levende Lounge, 232–233 murals, 157 400 block of, 198 Limn, 214 restaurants, 141–145 shopping, 205 Lincoln Park, 8, 177, 187–188 sights and attractions, 171 Jade Galore, 194 Lincoln Park Golf Course, 187 Mission Dolores, 171, 178–179 Jan de Luz (St. Helena), 269 Li Po Cocktail Lounge, 228–229 Moe’s Books (Berkeley), 238 Japan Center, 169, 170 Liquor laws, 71 Molinari Delicatessen, Japanese Tea Garden, 174 Lombard Street, 52, 54, 158 11, 201–202 Japantown, 62 London Wine Bar, 233–234 Money matters, 19–20 restaurants, 131–132 Lone Star Saloon, 235 for international visitors, sights and attractions, Lorraine Hansberry 43–44 169–170 Theatre, 222 Money-saving tips and Javawalk, 183 Lost-luggage insurance, 25–26 discounts Jazz at Pearl’s, 225, 227 Lou’s Pier 47 Club, 226–227 accommodations, 16–17, Jeremys, 206 Luxor Cabs, 69 73–74 JetBlue, 33 Lyon Street Steps, 186 airfares, 14–15 Jewelry, 215 car rentals, 15 Johnson Drake’s Oyster nightlife, 18–19 Farm, 254 MAC, 209 off season, 13 Joseph Schmidt Confections, Macy’s, 208 restaurants, 17 211 The Magic Theatre, 222 $70 a day premise, 13 Joshua A. Norton’s Home, 196 Mail, 49 shopping, 18 Julie’s Supper Club, 228 Mail Boxes Etc. (Sonoma), 267 sightseeing, 17–18 Julius Kahn Playground, 180 Mapquest, 31 transportation, 15–16 Marathon, San Francisco The Monkey Club, 3, 233 Chronicle, 23, 188 The Montgomery Block, 197 Kabuki Springs & Spa, Marina District, 55, 56, 61–62 Montgomery St., No. 1010, 198 169, 170 accommodations, 89–92 MossRehab, 27 Kati Koos, 213 restaurants, 126–130 Mosswood Collection Kayaking Marina Green, 176 (Yountville), 269 Angel Island, 246 Marina Safeway, 12, 126 Mount Tamalpais, 251 Point Reyes, 253 Marin Headlands, 5, 178 Mount Tamalpais State Park, Kenneth Cole, 216 Maritime National Historical 255 Kenwood Park, 163 Movies, 235–236 restaurant, 289 Market Street, 60 Mud baths, Calistoga, 270–271 wineries, 284–285 MasterCard ATM Locator, 31 Muir Woods, 8, 250 Kenwood Vineyards, 284 MasterCard traveler’s checks, 20 Mumm Napa Valley (Ruther- Kids Matrix Fillmore, 229 ford), 264 Children’s Zoo, 165 McLaren Lodge and Park Muni (San Francisco Municipal information and resources, 29 Headquarters, 172 Railway), 63, 72 shopping, 211, 217 McLaren Memorial Rhododen- discount passes, 66 sights and attractions, 180 dron Dell, 172 Muni Access Guide, 27 Kimo’s, 235 Medical Dental Building, 180 Municipal Boathouse Kinko’s, 71 MedicAlert identification tag, 26 (Oakland), 243 Konko Church of San Francisco, Medical insurance, 25, 26 Murals, 157, 171 169 for international visitors, 42–43 Musée Mécanique, 160, 177 Museum of Modern Art, 8 Music stores, 215–216 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 305

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Nordstrom, 208–209 Parking, 68–69 Napa, 260 North Bay tour, 58 at hotels, 16, 83 accommodations, 271–273 North Beach, 54, 61 Parks, 187–188 restaurants, 274–276 accommodations, 88–89 Berkeley, 240 Napa Premium Outlets, 269 cafes, 5 Passports (discount passes), 66 Napa Valley, 257–279 restaurants, 118–123 Passports (travel documents), accommodations, 271–274 sights and attractions, 168 40–41 outdoor activities, 270–271 walking tour, self-guided, Patina (St. Helena), 269 restaurants, 274–279 197–202 Patricia Unterman’s San shopping, 269–270 walking tours, coffee guided Francisco Food Lover’s sights and attractions, tour, 183 Guide, 104 268–269 North Beach Festival, 22 Peace Pagoda, 169 traveling to, 258, 261 North Beach Museum, 201 Pearl (St. Helena), 269 visitor information, 258 Northwest Airlines, 33 Pearl & Jade Empire, 215 wineries, 258–266, 268 Norton, Joshua A., Home, 196 Performing arts, 220–222 Napa Valley Conference & Visi- Now, Voyager, 28 Perimeter Road (Angel Island), tors Bureau, 258, 268, 269 246 Napa Valley Olive Oil Manufac- Perry’s, 229 turing Company, 269–270 Oakland, 242–245 Petrified Forest, 271 Napa Valley Reservations Oakland Athletics, 189 Petrol, 48 Unlimited, 271 Oakland Convention and Visi- Philharmonia Baroque National car rentals, 47, 67 tors Bureau, 242–243 Orchestra, 220 Natural History Museum, 161 Oakland International Picnic fare, 17 Naylor, Jacqui, 226 Airport, 33 Napa Valley, 277 Nectar Wine Lounge, 3, 234 Oakland Museum of California, Sausalito, 249 Neighborhoods 244 Pied Piper Bar, 229 in brief, 60–63 Oakland Raiders, 189 Pier 23, 227 sights and attractions in, Oakville, 261–262 PIER 39, 159, 217 166–171 The Oakville Grocery, 216, 277 PlumpJack Winery (Oakville), Neiman Marcus, 208 Ocean Beach, 185 261–262 Nest, 214 Ocean View Trail (Muir Woods), Pocket Opera, 221 Newspapers and magazines, 71 250 Point Lobos, 177 alternative and tourist, 18 Octagon House, 163–164 Point Reyes Bird Observatory, The New Unique Company, 208 ODC Theatre, 220 253 New Zealand Old Faithful Geyser of Point Reyes Lighthouse, 252 customs regulations, 42 California, 271 Point Reyes National Seashore, embassy and consulate, 48 Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 192 251–256 passport information, 41 OpenTable.com, 31 Police, 71 visa information, 40 Opera, 221 Portsmouth Square, 195–196 Nickie’s Bar-be-cue, 224 Opera in the Park, 23 Postage rates, 49 Niebaum-Coppola (Rutherford), Orbitz, 29, 36 Post offices, 72 263 Original Street of ‘American’ Powell-Hyde Cable Car, 157 Nightlife, 219–236 California, 192 Prager Winery & Port Works bars, 228–234 Original TransAmerica Building, (St. Helena), 265 club and music scene, 223–228 197–198 Precita Eyes Mural Arts current listings, 219 Outdoor activities, 185–188 Center, 171 money-saving tips and Prescription medications, 26 discounts, 18–19 The Presidio, 174–175 Napa Valley, 270 Pacific Heights, 62 Presidio Golf Course, 186–187 performing arts, 220–222 accommodations, 92 Priceline, 30–32 tickets, 219–220 restaurants, 130–131 Propeller, 214 what’s new in, 3 Package tours, 36–37 Punch Line Comedy Club, 223 Nihonmachi Mall, 169 Painted Ladies, 179 Niketown, 209–210 The Palace Hotel, 10 Nob Hill, 61 Palace of Fine Arts, 162–163 Quikbook.com, 30 accommodations, 75–84 Pampanito, USS, 154 restaurants, 110 Paradise Lounge, 224 sights and attractions, Paramount Theatre RAG, 2, 210 167–168 (Oakland), 243 Rainfall, average, 21 Rasselas, 225 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 306

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Ravenswood Winery (Sonoma), St. Helena, 269 San Francisco Zoo (& Children’s 282–283 accommodations, 273 Zoo), 164–165 Recycled Records, 215 restaurants, 276–278 SATH (Society for Accessible Red & White Fleet, 183, 250 wineries, 264–265 Travel & Hospitality), 27 The Red Room, 229 St. Helena Cyclery, 270 Sausalito, 58, 248–250 Red Vic, 236 St. Helena Mailing Center, 267 ferries, 69 The Redwood Room, 229 St. Helena Premier Outlets, 269 Sausalito Art Festival, 23 Reggae in the Park, 24 St. Mary’s Square, 192 Sawyer Cellars (Rutherford), REI (Berkeley), 240 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 21 262–263 Religious buildings, 178–179 Saints Peter and Paul Church, SBC Park, 5, 158–159, 188 Reneson hotels, 10, 85 202 Scharffen Berger Chocolate Reserve America, 246 St. Supéry Winery (Rutherford), Maker (Berkeley), 241 Restaurants, 98–145. See also 263 Schramsberg (Calistoga), 266 Restaurant Index The Saloon, 227 Seasons, 13, 16, 20 Berkeley, 240–242 SamTrans, 33 Sea Trek, 246 best, 10–12 San Francisco Ballet, 220–221 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery by cuisine, 99–102 Guardian, (Sonoma), 282 family-friendly, 125 18, 71, 219 Segway-powered tours, 152 money-saving tips and San Francisco Blues Festival, 23 Senior Citizen Information discounts, 17 San Francisco Brewing Line, 28 Napa Valley, 274–279 Company, 230–231 Senior travelers, 28–29 Oakland, 244–245 San Francisco Chronicle, SFMOMA (San Francisco Point Reyes, 255–256 31, 71, 219 Museum of Modern Art), 164 Sausalito, 249–250 San Francisco Chronicle MuseumStore, 213 Sonoma Valley, 287–289 Marathon, 23, 188 SFO Airporter buses, 32 Tiburon, 246, 248 San Francisco CityPass, Shipping your purchases, 204 tipping, 51 16, 18, 66 wines, 267 what’s new in, 1–2 San Francisco Convention and Shoes, 216 Richmond and Sunset Visitors Bureau, 19, 31 Shopping, 203–218 Districts, 63 San Francisco Dental Office, 70 Berkeley, 240 accommodations, 94–95 San Francisco Electric Tour discount, 206 restaurants, 136–138 Company, 2, 152 hours, 204 Rincon Center, 181 San Francisco 49ers, 189 major shopping areas, Food Court, 109 The San Francisco Gallery 203–204 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Guide, 205 money-saving tips, 18 Museum, 154 San Francisco Giants, 188 Napa Valley, 269–270 Robert Mondavi Winery San Francisco International sales tax, 204 (Oakville), 262 Airport (SFO), 32 shipping your purchases, 204 Roman Spa Motel (Calistoga), accommodations near, 96–97 what’s new in, 2 271 San Francisco International Shopping centers and com- Rose Garden (Berkeley), 240 Film Festival, 21, 235–236 plexes, 216–217 The Rose Garden (Golden Gate San Francisco Jazz Festival, 25 Shop with the Chef program, Park), 172 San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, 212 Ross Alley, 193 Bisexual, Transgender Pride Showroom by In Fiore, 2, 207 Roxie, 236 Parade & Celebration, 23 SideStep, 29 Ruby Skye, 224 San Francisco Marathon, 23 Sights and attractions, Running, 188 San Francisco Museum of Mod- 146–184 Russian Hill, 61 ern Art (SFMOMA), 164 for kids, 180 restaurants, 110 MuseumStore, 213 money-saving tips and Rutherford, 262–264 San Francisco–Oakland Bay discounts, 17–18 Bridge, 181–182 new, 2 San Francisco Opera, 221 Sigmund Stern Grove, 187 Safety, 26, 72 San Francisco Performances, 220 The Simmons Gallery, 206 for international visitors, 44–45 San Francisco Reservations, 74 Site59.com, 30 Safeway, 12, 126 San Francisco Sightseeing, 237 Skates on Haight, 156 Safeway (St. Helena), 262 San Francisco Symphony, 220 Skylink Women’s Travel, 28 Saint Francis Memorial San Francisco Visitor Informa- Slim’s, 227 Hospital, 70 tion Center, 17, 59 Smarter Travel, 30 St. Francis Winery (Santa Rosa), San Francisco Weekly, 71, 219 Smith, Lavay, 226 285 Smoking, 72, 229 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 307

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Society for Accessible Travel & TravelAxe, 30 Hospitality (SATH), 27 Taxes, 49, 72 Traveler, 19 Sokoji-Soto Zen Buddhist Taxis, 15, 69 Traveler’s Aid International, 48 Temple, 169 airport, 32 Traveler’s checks, 19–20, 43 SoMa (South of Market), 62 for disabled travelers, 26–27 Travelex Insurance Services, 25 accommodations, 84–88 Telegraph Avenue (Berkeley), Travel Guard Alerts, 25 restaurants, 110–111, 238 Travel Guard International, 25 114–115 Telegraph Hill, 61 Traveling Internationally with shopping, 204 Telephone, 49–50 Your Kids, 29 sights and attractions, 168 area codes, 70 Travel insurance, 25–26 Sonoma Telephone directories, 50 Travel Insured International, 25 restaurants, 287–289 Temperatures, average, 21 Travelocity, 29, 30, 36 wineries, 281–283 Tennis, 188 Travelweb, 30 Sonoma Valley, 279–289 Ten Ren Tea Co., Ltd., 193, 211 TripAdvisor, 30, 31, 36 accommodations, 285–287 Theater, 221–222 Trip-cancellation insurance, 25 restaurants, 287–289 Theatre Rhinoceros, 222 True Sake, 2, 218 traveling to, 279 Therien & Co., 205 Twin Peaks, 188 visitor information, 279–280 ThirstyBear Brewing Company, Twin Peaks Tavern, 235 wineries, 280–285 231 Sonoma Valley Cyclery, 283 1351 Lounge, 270 Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, 3 Babes and a Bus, 223 UC Berkeley Art Museum, 279–280 Thrift stores, 18 240 Southwest Airlines, 33–34 Thrifty, 47, 67 Union Square, 52, 60 Spas, Napa Valley, 270, 271 Tiburon, 246, 248 accommodations, 75–84 Special events and festivals, Tiburon–Angel Island Ferry, 246 restaurants, 102–108 21–25 Ticketmaster, 220 shopping, 203 Spec’s, 229–230 Tickets.com, 220 Union Street, shopping, 203 Spec’s Adler Museum Café, 201 Tiffany & Co., 215 Union Street Art Festival, Spectator sports, 188–189 Tilden Regional Park (Berkeley), 22–23 Spreckels Mansion, 181 240 Union Street Goldsmith, 215 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Time zones, 50, 72 United Airlines, 34 (Napa), 260 Tin How Temple, 195 United Commercial Bank, 193 Stair climbing, 186 Tipping, 51 United Kingdom STA Travel, 35 Toilets, 51 embassy and consulate, 48 Steinhart Aquarium, 160 Tomales Point Trail, 253 health insurance, 43 Sterling Vineyards (Calistoga), The Tonga Room & Hurricane passport information, 41 Napa Valley, 266 Bar, 12, 17, 230 visa information, 39 Stern Grove Midsummer Music Top of the Mark, 232 United Vacations, 36 Festival, 22 Toronado, 230 Universal Currency Stinson Beach, 8–9, 251 Tosca, 230 Converter, 31 Stockton Street, 169, 194 Tourist information, 19, 59 University of California at Stow Lake, 174 Tours Berkeley, 238, 240 Strawberry Hill/Stow Lake, 174 Angel Island, 246 The University of California Streetcars, 66–67 club-hopping, 223 Botanical Garden Streetlight Records, 215 GoCar, 155 (Berkeley), 240 Strybing Arboretum & Botanical organized, 182–184 University of California Golden Gardens, 172, 174 package, 36–37 Bears, 189 The Stud, 235 Train travel, 36, 46 The UPS Store, 50, 267 Sue Fisher King, 214 TransAmerica Building, US Airways, 34 Sunset District, 63 Original, 197–198 USA Rail Pass, 46 accommodations, 94–95 TransAmerica Pyramid, 179, 197 restaurants, 136–138 Transit information, 72 SuperShuttle, 32–33 Transportation, 63 Vanderbilt and Company Supper clubs, 227–228 discounts, 15–16 (St. Helena), 269 Sur La Table, 214 Travel agencies Van Ness Avenue, 60 Sutro Baths, 177 for gay and lesbian Venice Gourmet Delicatessen Sweeney Ridge, 178 travelers, 28 (Sausalito), 249 Sweeny, Tom, 78 online, 36 Vesuvio, 200, 230 for travelers with Veteran’s Cab, 69 disabilities, 27 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 308

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Viansa Winery and Italian Mar- Wineries Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs ketplace (Sonoma), 280–281 Napa Valley, 258–268 Resort (Calistoga), 274 Victorian Homes Historical reservations at, 258 Econo Lodges, 75 Walking Tour, 184 Sonoma Valley, 280–285 Edward II Inn & Suites, 89–90 Virgin Megastore, 215–216 Wines and shops, 218 El Bonita Motel (St. Helena), Visa ATM Locator, 31 shipping wine home, 267 273 Visas, 39–40 Wine Country, 262 Elements Hotel, 1, 93 Visa traveler’s checks, 20 Winthrop, Faith, 226 El Pueblo Inn (Sonoma), 286 Visa Waiver Program, 39 Wish Bar, 233 Embassy Suites, 96–97 Visitor information, 19, 59 The Wok Shop, 192, 214–215 Euro Spa & Inn (Calistoga), 274 Visitor Information Center Wok Wiz Chinatown Walking Fitzgerald Hotel Union Square, (Berkeley), 238 Tours & Cooking Center, 184 76, 78 Visit USA, 46 World War II, 294–295 Flamingo Inn, 85 V. Sattui Winery (St. Helena), Worldwide Assistance The Golden Gate Hotel, 10, 78 264–265 Services, 43 Grant Plaza Hotel, 78 The Halcyon Hotel, 9, 79, 80 Holiday Inn, 75, 97 Walgreens, 70 Yellow Cab, 26–27, 69 Hostelling International San Walk & Wok tour, 184 Yerba Buena Gardens/Center Francisco—Downtown, 84 Walking tours for the Arts, 166 Hostelling International San guided, 183–184 Yoshi’s World Class Jazz House Francisco—Fisherman’s self-guided, 190–202 & Japanese Restaurant Wharf, 92 Chinatown, 190–196 (Oakland), 243 Hotel Beresford, 79 North Beach, 197–202 Yountville Hotel Beresford Arms, 79 Washington Square, 202 accommodations, 272–273 Hotel Bijou, 79–80 Waverly Place, 195 restaurants, 276 Hotel Bohème, 9, 88–89 The Wax Museum at Fisherman’s wineries, 261 Hotel Britton, 85 Wharf, 154 Hotel Carlton, 1, 80 Weather, 20–21, 72 Hotel Del Sol, 10, 80, 91 Websites Zeum, 166 Hotel des Arts, 1, 9, 10, 81 traveler’s toolbox, 31 Zinc Details, 215 Howard Johnson, 75 travel-planning and booking, Zoo, 164–165 Inn on Castro, 95–96 29–32 La Quinta Motor Inns, 75 visitor information, 19 The Laurel Inn, 9, 91 Wells Fargo History ACCOMMODATIONS Lombard Motor Inn, 90 Museum, 166 Americania, 85 Maison Fleurie (Yountville), 272 Westfield San Francisco The Andrews Hotel, 75 Marina Inn, 9, 90 Centre, 217 The Archbishop’s Mansion, 93 Marina Motel, 90–91 Westin St. Francis Hotel, out- Bay Bridge Inn, 84–85 Metro Hotel, 94 door elevators at, 156 Bear Valley Inn Bed & Break- Monte Cristo Bed and Whale-watching, Point Reyes, fast (Point Reyes), 3, 254 Breakfast, 10, 92 252–253 Beck’s Motor Lodge, 95 The Mosser, 9, 85 Wheelchair accessibility, 26–27 Beltane Ranch (Glen Ellen), 287 Motel Capri, 91 Where San Francisco, 71, 219 Best Western, 75 Motel Inverness (Point Reyes), White Sulphur Springs Retreat Best Western Sonoma Valley 254–255 & Spa, 270 Inn (Sonoma), 285–286 Motel 6, 75 Wilkes Bashford, 210 Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, 273 Napa Valley Railway Inn William Stout Architectural Carriage Inn, 85 (Yountville), 272–273 Books, 207–208 The Cartwright Hotel, 76 Napa Valley Redwood Inn Windsor Vineyards (Tiburon), The Castillo Inn, 95 (Napa), 272 246 Chablis Inn (Napa), 271–272 Nob Hill Hotel, 10, 81 Wine and champagne bars, Chelsea Motor Inn, 89 Nob Hill Motor Inn, 82 233–234 Comfort Inn, 75 Phoenix Hotel, 10, 93–94 Wine Club San Francisco, 218 Comfort Suites, 80, 96 Point Reyes Hostel, 255 Wine Country, 257–289. See The Cornell Hotel de France, 76 The Queen Anne Hotel, 92 also Napa Valley; Sonoma Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Ramada, 75 Valley Suites, 80, 89 Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast & Wine Exchange of Sonoma, Days Inn, 75 Art, 10, 94 262, 267 Doubletree Hotels, 75 Renoir Hotel, 82 Rodeway Inns, 75 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 309

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San Francisco Airport North Café Claude, 102, 104 Hunan Home’s, 116 Travelodge, 80, 97 Café de la Presse, 104 Il Pollaio, 120 The San Remo Hotel, 9, 88 Café do Brasil, 82 Isa, 56, 128 The Savoy Hotel, 82 Cafe Fanny (Berkeley), 241 Isobune, 131 Seal Rock Inn, 9, 94–95 Café Flore, 139 Jack’s Cannery Bar, 152 Sonoma Chalet, 286 Cafe Kati, 130–131 Kabuto A&S, 136–137 Sonoma Hotel, 286–287 Café Metropol, 104 Kan Zaman, 12, 135 Steep Ravine Environmental Cafe Pescatore, 123 Khan Toke Thai House, 137 Cabins (Mount Tamalpais Cafe Rouge (Berkeley), 241–242 Kokkari, 11, 109 State Park), 3 Cafe Tiramisu, 108 Kuleto’s, 105 The Stratford Hotel, 9, 83 Caffe Centro, 114 La Méditerranée, 130 Super 8, 75 Caffe 817 (Oakland), 244 Levende Lounge, 2, 142 Travelodge, 75 Caffè Greco, 231 Little Star Pizza, 133 24 Henry, 96 Caffé Luna Piena, 139–140 L’Osteria del Forno, 120 Victorian Garden Inn Caffè Macaroni, 118–119 Lou’s Pier 47, 124 (Sonoma), 287 Caffè Museo, 8 Manora’s, 111, 114 The Wharf Inn, 10, 80, 88 Caffè Sport, 119 Marcello’s Pizza, 141 White Sulphur Springs Retreat Caffè Trieste, 12, 153, 201, 231 Mario’s Bohemian Cigar Store, & Spa (St. Helena), 273 The Cantinetta at Tra Vigne 12, 54, 121, 202 The Willows Inn, 96 (St. Helena), 276–277 Maya (Sonoma), 288–289 Wine Valley Lodge (Napa), 272 Capp’s Corner, 12, 55, 119 Mecca, 141 York Hotel, 84 Cha Am Thai, 111 Mel’s Drive-In, 125, 128 Cha Cha Cha, 11, 56, 134 Mifune, 131 Chez Nous, 130 Mocca, 106 RESTAURANTS Chow, 140 Mo’s Gourmet Burgers, Ace Wasabi’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Citrus Club, 134–135 12, 121, 125 Sushi, 126 A Côté (Oakland), 3, 244 Neecha Thai, 131 Alexis Baking Company (Napa), Crepes on Cole, 10–11, 136 Nippon Sushi, 140 274 Delfina, 141–142 Nob Hill Café, 110 Andalé Taqueria, 125, 128 Della Santina’s (Sonoma), 288 North Beach Pizza, 121 AsiaSF, 11, 110–111 Dottie’s True Blue Café, 12, O Chamé (Berkeley), 242 A16, 130 104–105, 125 Oliveto Cafe (Oakland), 245 Aziza, 138 E’Angelo Restaurant, 127 O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 202 Balboa Café, 126–127 Ebisu, 138 Oriental Pearl, 116, 118 Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers, Eliza’s, 125, 132 Palisades Market (Calistoga), 2, 129 Ella’s, 12, 125, 127 278–279 Basque Boulangerie Café Emporio Armani Cafe, 105 Park Chalet, 139 (Sonoma), 287–288 Enrico’s, 119 Park Chow, 138, 140 Beach Chalet Brewery & Firewood Café, 140 Pasta Pomodoro, 121–122, 125 Restaurant, 125, 138–139 Fog City Diner, 123–124 Pauline’s, 11, 142 Betelnut, 127 Forbes Island, 126 Pho Hoa, 106 B44, 108 Foreign Cinema, 145 Piatti (Yountville), 276 Bistro Don Giovanni (Napa), Frjtz Fries, 132 Pizzeria Tra Vigne (St. Helena), 274–275 Gira Polli, 119–120 278 Black Bear Diner (Sonoma), Golden Boy Pizza, 11, 123 Plouf, 108 288 Gold Mountain, 115–116, 125 Pluto’s, 129 Blue Nile (Berkeley), 241 The Gold Spike, 120 Postrio, 108 Bocadillos, 1–2, 102 Gordon Biersch Brewery Puccini & Pinetti, 106 The Boon Fly Café (Napa), 275 Restaurant, 111 Puerto Alegre Restaurant, 144 Bouchon Bakery (Yountville), Grand Café, 12, 107 The Ramp, 141 276 Great Eastern, 116 R&G Lounge, 118, 196 Boudin Sourdough Bakery & The Grove, 55, 129 Rin’s Thai (Sonoma), 289 Café, 124–126 Guaymas (Tiburon), 246, 248 Ristorante Allegria (Napa), 275 Boulevard, 11, 114–115 Hana Zen, 105 RNM, 135 Brandy Ho’s Hunan Food, Hard Rock Cafe, 124, 125 Saigon Saigon, 144 115, 125 Home Plate, 55, 129 Sam’s Anchor Café, 58 Burma Superstar, 136 Horizons (Sausalito), 58, 250 Sam’s Anchor Café (Tiburon), Cafe Bastille, 108 House of Dim Sum, 54, 193 248 Café Citti (Kenwood), 289 House of Nanking, 116 Sam Wo, 11, 118 19_769797 bindex.qxp 12/14/05 9:44 PM Page 310

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San Francisco Art Institute Taqueria La Quinta (Point Truly Mediterranean, 145 Café, 123 Reyes), 256 Tú Lan, 11, 114 Sanppo, 131–132 Taquerias La Cumbre, 11, 17, Villa Corona (Napa), 275–276 Sanraku, 106–107 144–145 Wappo Bar & Bistro Sears Fine Foods, 107 Taylor’s Automatic Refresher (Calistoga), 279 The Slanted Door, 109–110 (St. Helena), 278 The Warming Hut, 57–58 Sodini’s Green Valley Thanh Long, 133 Washington Bakery & Restaurant, 122 Thep Phanom, 17, 135 Restaurant, 193 Station House Café (Point ThirstyBear Brewing Wine Spectator Greystone Reyes), 255–256 Company, 114 Restaurant (St. Helena), 278 The Stinking Rose, 122 Ti Couz, 11, 144 Yank Sing, 11, 108–109 Straits Café, 137 Tommaso’s, 122–123, 125 Yum Yum Fish, 139 Swan Oyster Depot, 11, 110 Tommy’s Joynt, 12, 132–133 Zona Rosa, 136 Ton Kiang, 11, 137 Zuni Café, 133–134 ZuZu (Napa), 276