Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to San Francisco.

 

Discover San Francisco's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from gazing in awe at the momentous Golden Gate Bridge; to exploring the urban-art district of Mission, which boasts more than 400 murals; and partying the night away in SoMa.

 

Build a trip to rememberwithLonely Planet's San Franciscotravel guide:

 

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate San Francisco effortlessly
• Exciting Perfect Dayitineraries help you create your ideal adventurewith suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull out map of San Francisco
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Park to Haight Street and Alcatraz
• Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel 
• Connect with San Francisco'sculture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions 
• Covers: The Marina, Fisherman's Wharf & the Piers; Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa; North Beach & Chinatown; Nob Hill & Russian Hill; Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights; The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill; The Castro; The Haight & Hayes Valley; Golden Gate Park & the Avenues plus day tripsto Berkeley & Oakland; Muir Woods to Stinson Beach; Sausalito & Tiburon; Napa Valley; Sonoma Valley

 

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heartof this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's San Francisco.