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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes below.

GENERAL INDEX ATMs (automated teller machines), 1–2 Avenue Cyclery, 134 ARP, 9 A Avis car rentals, 27 A B fits, 146 Accommodations, 34–67. See also Accommodations Index The Castro, 65–66 , 128, 133 family-friendly, 57 Ballooning, 133 with free parking, 50 Barnes & Noble, 141 and environs, 64–65 Bars, 161–169 The Marina/Pacific Heights/ BART (), 25–26 Cow Hollow, 62–64 Oakland Airport, 12 Nob Hill, 47–50 International North Beach/Fisherman’s Wharf, Airport, 10 59–62 Baseball, 137–138 price categories, 35 Basketball, 138 reservations, 36 Bay Guardian, 14 near San Francisco International Bayporter Express, 11–12 Airport, 66–67 Foot Race, 4 SoMa, 51–56 Beach Blanket Babylon, 157–158 Union Square, 36–47 Beaches, 133–134 Addresses, finding, 15 restaurants, 76 Adventures Aloft, 133 Biking, 134 Airports, 10–12 Bimbo’s 365 Club, 158 Alabaster, 147 Biordi Art Imports, 147–148 Alamo car rentals, 27 Biscuits and Blues, 158–159 Alamo Square Historic District, 131 The Bliss Bar, 161 , 104–105 Blue & Gold Fleet, 29–30, 105, 132 Ameoba Records, 149 Boathouse, Park, American Automobile Association 125, 134 (AAA), 12 Boating, 134–135 American Conservatory Theater Boat tours, 132–133 (A.C.T.), 156 Bookstores, 141, 144 American Express, 30 Borders, 141 Amoco Motor Club, 12 Botanical Gardens, 125 Aquatic Park, 128 Brainwash, 31, 32 ArchitecturalCOPYRIGHTED highlights, 131 Brewpubs, MATERIAL 165 Area codes, 30 The Bubble Lounge, 167 Art galleries, 141 Buddhist Church of San Artspan Open Studios, 7 Francisco, 119 Asian Art Museum, 113 Budget car rentals, 27 AT&T Park, 137 Buena Vista Park, 136 Athletics, Oakland, 138 Buffalo Exchange, 150–151 11_049022 bindex.qxp 10/18/06 10:18 AM Page 172

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Bulo, 150 A Clean, Well-Lighted Place Buses, 24–25 for Books, 144 Business hours, 30 Cliff House, 129 Bus tours, 133 Climate, 2–3 Club and music scene, 158–162 Coastal Trail, 128–129, 137 Cable Car Clothiers, 145 Cobb’s Comedy Club, 158 Cable cars, 24, 105, 108 , 108, 110 The Café, 168 Collision damage waiver (CDW), 28 Cafe du Nord, 159–160 Comedy and cabaret, 157–158 Calendar of events, 3–8 , 122, 124 Academy of Sciences, 122 Copy Central, 31–32 California Street line, 24 Cost Plus World Market, 147 Carnaval Festival, 5 Cow Hollow Carnelian Room, 166 accommodations, 62–64 Car rentals, 26–29 brief description of, 19 Car travel, 12, 26 restaurants, 92–97 Cass’ Marina, 134–135 Credit cards, 2 The Castro Crime, 33 accommodations, 65–66 , 128 brief description of, 20 restaurants, 99–100 sightseeing, 120 Dance clubs, 160 Castro Street Fair, 7 Dance performances, 156–157 , 169 Dandelion, 147 Cherry Blossom Festival, 4 Debit cards, 2 Chestnut Street, shopping, 140 Dentists, 30 Children, families with, 10 Department stores, 144 restaurants, 86 De Vera Galleries, 148 China Beach, 129 Dianne’s Old & New Estates, 148–149 Dining, 68–103. See also Restaurant brief description of, 18 Index restaurants, 84–87 The Castro, 99–100 shopping, 139–140 Chinatown, 84–87 sightseeing, 117–118 Civic Center, 97 The Chinatown Kite Shop, 150 family-friendly, 86 Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 14 Financial District, 74–78 Chinese New Year, 3 Fisherman’s Wharf, 89–92 Chinese temples, 118 Haight-Ashbury, 100–101 Cinco de Mayo Festival, 4 The Marina/Pacific Heights/ Cinemas, 169–170 Cow Hollow, 92–97 Cirrus, 1 Mission District, 98–99 City Hall, 131 multicourse menus, 72 City Lights Booksellers & Nob Hill/Russian Hill, 83–84 Publishers, 144 North Beach/Telegraph Hill, 87–89 City Pass, 24 pricing categories, 69 Cityscape, 166 reservations, 68 Civic Center, 131 Richmond/Sunset Districts, 101–103 brief description of, 19 SoMa, 78–83 restaurant, 97 Union Square, 69–74 Classical music, 153, 156 Disabilities, travelers with, 8–9 11_049022 bindex.qxp 10/18/06 10:18 AM Page 173

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Discount shopping, 145 Fort Point, 128 Doctors, 30 49-mile scenic drive, 132 Dollar car rentals, 27 Fourth of July Celebration & Driving tips, 28 Fireworks, 6 Drugstores, 31 Galleries, 141 Earthquakes, 31 Gay and lesbian travelers, 6, 9 Elderhostel, 9 bars and clubs, 168–169 ElderTreks, 9 Geary Theater, 156 The Embarcadero, 14 Giants, San Francisco, 137 Emergencies, 31 Gimme Shoes, 150 The Endup, 168 Glide Memorial United Methodist Enterprise car rentals, 27 Church, 129–130 Equinox, 166 Gold Dust Lounge, 162 Exotic Erotic Halloween Ball, 8 , 111–112 The , 113–114 Golden Gate Ferry Service, 29 Golden Gate (GGNRA), 127–129 Factory, The, 160 walking and hiking, 137 The Fairmont Hotel, 116–117 , 121–125 Families with children, 10 tennis courts, 137 restaurants, 86 Golden Gate Park Boat House, Fashions (clothing), 145–146 125, 134 vintage, 150–151 Golden Gate Park Course, 135 FedEx, 141 Golden Gate Promenade, 128, 137 Ferries, 29–30 , 138 Alcatraz, 105 Golf, 135 Festivals and special events, 3–8 Good Byes, 151 Filbert Street Steps, 135 Gordon Biersch Brewery , 159 Restaurant, 165 Fillmore Jazz Festival, 6 Grace Cathedral, 117, 130 , shopping, 140 Gray Line, 133 Film, 169–170 Great American Music Hall, 159 Film Festival, San Francisco Greens Sports Bar, 167 International, 4 Gump’s, 144 The Financial District accommodations, 58–59 brief description of, 15, 18 Haight-Ashbury, 120 restaurants, 74–78 brief description of, 20–21 Finding an address, 15 restaurants, 100–101 Fisherman’s Wharf, 110–111 Haight-Ashbury Street Fair, 5 accommodations, 59–62 , shopping, 140 brief description of, 18 Halloween, 8 restaurants, 89–92 Handball, 136 shopping, 141 H & M, 145 Fleet Week, 7 Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, 161 Fair, 7 Hayes Valley, shopping, 140–141 Football, 138 Hertz car rentals, 27 Center, 128 Hiking, 137 Holy Cow, 162–163 11_049022 bindex.qxp 10/18/06 10:18 AM Page 174

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Hot-air ballooning, 133 Hotels, 34–67. See also Accommoda- Lands End, 129 tions Index Larkspur, ferries, 29 The Castro, 65–66 La Rosa, 151 family-friendly, 57 Laundry, 32 with free parking, 50 The , 114 Japantown and environs, 64–65 Lincoln Park, 129, 136 The Marina/Pacific Heights/ Lincoln Park Golf Course, 135–136 Cow Hollow, 62–64 Liquor laws, 32 Nob Hill, 47–50 Lombard Street, 112 North Beach/Fisherman’s Wharf, London Wine Bar, 167 59–62 Luxor Cabs, 26 price categories, 35 Lyon Street Steps, 135 reservations, 36 near San Francisco International Airport, 66–67 MAC, 145–146 SoMa, 51–56 Macy’s, 144 Union Square, 36–47 Main arteries and streets, 14–15 Huntington Park, 117 Marathon, San Francisco, 6, 136 The Marina District accommodations, 62–64 Ina Coolbrith Park, 136 brief description of, 19 Information sources, 1, 13–14 restaurants, 92–97 ING Bay to Breakers Foot Race, 136 , 128 Internet access, 31–32 Market Street, 14 Interstate 5, 12 Matrix Fillmore, 163 INTRAV, 10 McAfee Coliseum (Oakland), 138 Italian Heritage Parade, 7–8 McLaren Lodge and Park Headquarters, 122 McLaren Memorial Rhododendron Japan Center, 119 Dell, 122 Japanese Tea Garden, 124 Métier, 146 Japantown Metro, 168 accommodations, 64–65 M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, brief description of, 19 122 sights and attractions, 118–119 The Mission District Jazz brief description of, 20 clubs, 159–160 restaurants, 98–99 Fillmore Jazz Festival, 6 sightseeing, 120–121 San Francisco Jazz Festival, 8 Mission Dolores (Mission San Fran- Jazz at Pearl’s, 160 cisco de Assisi), 121, 130–131 Jeanine Payer, 149 Money matters, 1–2 Jeremys, 145 The Monkey Club, 161 Jewelry, 148–149 Movie theaters, 169–170 Jogging paths, 136 Muni (San Francisco Municipal Railway), 21, 24 customer service, 33 Kabuki Springs & Spa, 119 Muni Access Guide, 9 Kids, 10 Musée Mécanique, 129 restaurants, 86 Museums, 113–116 Kinko’s, 32 MuseumStore, 115 Konko Church of San Francisco, 119 11_049022 bindex.qxp 10/18/06 10:18 AM Page 175

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Music classical, 153, 156 Pacific Heights jazz accommodations, 62–64 clubs, 159–160 brief description of, 19 Fillmore Jazz Festival, 6 restaurants, 92–97 San Francisco Jazz Festival, 8 Pacific Union Club, 116 Music festivals, 5–8 , 131 Music stores, 149–150 , 114 Paolo Shoes, 150 Parking, 29 National car rentals, 27 hotels with free, 50 , 127 Parks, 136 Nectar Wine Lounge, 167 Passports (Muni discount passes), 24 Neighborhoods Peace Pagoda, 119 in brief, 15, 18–21 Pearl & Jade Empire, 149 sights and attractions, 116–121 Performing arts, 153–157 Neiman Marcus, 144 Perry’s, 163 Newspapers and magazines, 32 Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, 153 Nightlife and entertainment, 152–169 Physician-referral service, 30 bars, 161–169 , 112–113 current listings and tickets, 152–153 PLUS network, 1 gay and lesbian bars and clubs, Point Lobos, 129 168–169 Police, 32 performing arts, 153–157 Post offices, 32–33 Nihonmachi Mall, 119 Powell-Hyde line, 24 Niketown, 146 Powell-Mason line, 24 Nob Hill Mural Arts Center, 121 accommodations, 47–50 The Presidio, 125–127 brief description of, 18 Presidio Golf Course, 135 restaurants, 83–84 Propeller, 148 sights and attractions, 116–117 Punch Line Comedy Club, 158 Nordstrom, 145 North Beach accommodations, 59–62 Quetzal, 31 brief description of, 18 restaurants, 87–89 sightseeing, 117 Radisson Miyako Hotel, 119 North Beach Festival, 5 Raiders, Oakland, 138 The Nutcracker, 8 Rainfall, average, 3 Recycled Records, 149 Red & White Fleet, 132–133 Oakland Athletics, 138 Red Vic, 170 Oakland International Airport, The Redwood Room, 163 11–12 Religious buildings, 129–131 Oakland Raiders, 138 Restaurants, 68–103. See also Ocean Beach, 133–134 Restaurant Index Opera, 156 The Castro, 99–100 Opera in the Park, 7 Chinatown, 84–87 Outdoor activities, 133–137 Civic Center, 97 family-friendly, 86 Financial District, 74–78 11_049022 bindex.qxp 10/18/06 10:18 AM Page 176

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Restaurants (cont.) Festival, 4, 169 Fisherman’s Wharf, 89–92 San Francisco Jazz Festival, 8 Haight-Ashbury, 100–101 San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, The Marina/Pacific Heights/ Transgender Pride Parade & Cow Hollow, 92–97 Celebration, 6 Mission District, 98–99 San Francisco Marathon, 6 multicourse menus, 72 San Francisco Municipal Railway Nob Hill/Russian Hill, 83–84 (Muni), 21, 24, 33 North Beach/Telegraph Hill, 87–89 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art pricing categories, 69 (SFMOMA), 114–115 reservations, 68 San Francisco Opera, 156 Richmond/Sunset Districts, 101–103 San Francisco Reservations, 36 SoMa, 78–83 San Francisco SAFE, 33 Union Square, 69–74 San Francisco Visitor Information Richmond and Sunset Districts Center, 13 brief description of, 21 San Francisco Weekly, 32, 152 restaurants, 101–103 Sausalito Art Festival, 6–7 Road conditions, 26 Sausalito ferries, 29 The Rose Garden, 122 Scenic drive, 49-mile, 132 The Roxie Film Center, 170 Seasons, 2–3 Ruby Skye, 160 Senior travelers, 9–10 Running, 136 SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of Russian Hill Modern Art), 114–115 brief description of, 18 SFMOMA MuseumStore, 147 restaurants, 83–84 S.F. Weekly, 14 Shipping your purchases, 141 Shoes, 150 Safe driving tips, 28 Shopping, 139–151 Safety, 33 discount, 145 Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Sights and attractions, 104–133 30–31 Golden Gate Park, 121–125 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 3–4 neighborhoods, 116–121 Sales tax, 141 Sigmund Stern Grove, 136 SamTrans, 11 Smoking, 33 San Francisco Ballet, 8, 156–157 Sokoji-Soto Zen Buddhist Temple, 119 The Area Gallery SoMa (South of Market), 117 Guide, 141 accommodations, 51–56 San Francisco Bay Guardian, 32, 152 brief description of, 19–20 San Francisco Blues Festival, 7 restaurants, 78–83 San Francisco Brewing Company, 165 shopping, 140 San Francisco Chronicle, 32 Special events and festivals, 3–8 San Francisco Convention and Visitors Spec’s, 163–164 Bureau, 1 Spectator sports, 137–138 San Francisco Dental Office, 30 Stair climbing, 135 San Francisco 49ers, 138 Stern Grove Music Festival, 5–6 , 137 Stockton Street, 118 San Francisco Guide, 32 Store hours, 141 San Francisco International Stow Lake, 124–125 Airport, 10 Strawberry Hill, 124–125 accommodations near, 66–67 Streetcars, 25 San Francisco International Film Strybing Arboretum and Botanical 11_049022 bindex.qxp 10/18/06 10:18 AM Page 177

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Gardens, 125 The Stud, 169 , 15 SuperShuttle, 10–11 Vesuvio, 164–165 , 129 Veteran’s Cab, 26 Sweeney Ridge, 129 Vintage clothing, 150–151 Virgin Megastore, 149–150 Visitor information, 1, 13–14 Taxes, 33 Taxis, 26 Oakland International Airport, 11 Walgreens, 31 San Francisco International Walking, 137 Airport, 10 Weather, 2–3 wheelchair-accessible, 8–9 Websites, 1 Teatro ZinZanni, 157 Wheelchair accessibility, 8–9 Telegraph Hill, restaurants, 87–89 Where San Francisco, 32,152 Temperatures, average, 3 Wilkes Bashford, 146 Tennis, 136–137 Wine and champagne bars, 167 Theater, 156 Wish Bar, 162 Thrifty car rentals, 27 The Wok Shop, 148 Tiburon, ferries, 29 Time zone, 33 Tix Bay Area, 152–153 Yellow Cab, 8–9, 26 The & Hurricane Bar, 164 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts , 166–167 (YBCA), 115–116 Toronado, 164 , 116 Tosca Cafe, 164 Tourist information, 1, 13–14 Tours Zeitgeist, 165 boat, 132–133 Zinc Details, 148 bus, 133 Toys, 150 Transit information, 33 ACCOMMODATIONS Transportation, 21–30 The Argent Hotel, 51 by car, 26–29 Argonaut Hotel, 57, 60–61 by public transportation, 21, 24 Best Western Tuscan Inn at by taxi, 26 Fisherman’s Wharf, 59 Traveler’s checks, 2 Campton Place Hotel, 36, 38 Twin Peaks, 137 The Cartwright Hotel, 44 Twin Peaks Tavern, 169 Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Suites, 57, 63 Embassy Suites, 66 Union Square Executive Hotel Vintage Court, 42 accommodations, 36–47 The Fairmont Hotel & Tower, brief description of, 15 47–48, 57 restaurants, 69–74 Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, shopping, 139 51, 54 Union Street Art Festival, 5 The Golden Gate Hotel, 44–45 Union Street Association, 5 Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 38 Union Street shopping, 140 Halcyon Hotel, 45 University of California Golden Handlery Union Square Hotel, Bears, 138 40–41, 57 UPS, 141 Holiday Inn, 42 11_049022 bindex.qxp 10/18/06 10:18 AM Page 178

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Hotel Adagio, 43 Burma Superstar, 103 Hotel Beresford Arms, 45–46 Cafe Bastille, 76 The Hotel Bohème, 61 Café Claude, 72 Hotel Del Sol, 57, 62–63 Cafe Tiramisu, 76 Hotel des Arts, 46 Caffè Macaroni, 88 The Hotel Majestic, 64–65 Caffé Museo, 115 Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 58–59 Cha Cha Cha, 100 InterContinental Mark Hopkins, 48 Chez Nous, 95 Joie de Vivre, 42 Chow, 99–100 The Mandarin Oriental, 58 Delfina, 98 Marina Inn, 63–64 Dottie’s True Blue Café, 73, 86 The Mosser, 56 E’Angelo Restaurant, 95–96 The Nob Hill Inn, 49–50 Foreign Cinema, 98–99 Nob Hill Lambourne, 50 Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 79 Pan Pacific San Francisco, 38–39 Grand Café, 70 The Parker Guest House, 65–66 Greens Restaurant, 94 Personality Hotels, 42 Harris’, 92 Prescott Hotel, 39 House of Prime Rib, 84 Radisson Miyako Hotel, 64 Kabuto A&S, 102–103 The Ritz-Carlton, 48–49 La Folie, 83–84 San Francisco Airport North La Méditerranée, 96 Travelodge, 57, 66–67 L’Osteria del Forno, 88 San Francisco Marriott, 55–56 Manora’s, 82–83 The San Remo Hotel, 62 Mecca, 99 The Savoy Hotel, 46–47 Mel’s Drive-In, 86, 96–97 Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel, Michael Mina, 69–70 59–60 Millennium, 72–73 St. Regis Hotel, 54–55 One Market, 75–76 The Warwick Regis, 43 Park Chalet, 102 Westin St. Francis, 39–40, 57 Park Chow, 100 The Wharf Inn, 61 Pasta Pomodoro, 86, 88–89 White Swan Inn, 41–42 Pho Hoa, 73–74 W San Francisco Hotel, 55 Piperade, 87–88 Plouf, 76 PlumpJack Café, 94–95 RESTAURANTS Quince, 92–93 Ame, 78 R&G Lounge, 84, 86–87 Ana Mandara, 91 Restaurant Gary Danko, 90 Andalé Taqueria, 86, 95 Sanraku Japanese Restaurant, 74 Aqua, 74–75 Scala’s Bistro, 73 A. Sabella’s, 89–90 Scoma’s, 90–91 AsiaSF, 82 The Slanted Door, 76–77 A16, 93 Swan Oyster Depot, 84 Aziza, 101 , 77 Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant, Thep Phanom, 100–101 86, 101–102 Ton Kiang, 86, 103 B44, 76 Yank Sing, 77–78 Bix, 87 Zuni Café, 97 Boudin at the Wharf, 91–92 Zuppa, 79, 82 Boulevard, 78–79