The National Geographic Traveler: San Francisco - Softcover

Jerry Camarillo Dunn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0792275659 ISBN 13: 9780792275657

Publisher: National Geographic, 2000

Synopsis

Take a tour of San Francisco guided by National Geographic -- for generations synonymous with the thrill of discovery and exploration. Featured sites include both famous and lesser known places, selected to help you experience the city in a fresh and exciting way. * In-depth site descriptions and background information * Insightful features on history, culture, and contemporary life * More than 190 vivid color photographs * 22 detailed, full-color maps * Mapped walking tours * Specially commissioned artwork and floor plans * Clear, easy-to-use design * Complete visitor information plus hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment

About this title

About the Author:

A third-generation Californian, Jerry Camarillo Dunn, Jr., was born and raised in Los Angeles, but took San Francisco as a second home during college at nearby Stanford University. He is the author of numerous books, including National Geographic's Driving Guides to America: California, Nevada, and Hawaii, the Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Rocky Mountain States, and Idiom Savant: Slang As It Is Slung. A former staff editor and writer for National Geographic Traveler magazine, he has won three prestigious Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers for his feature stories. He lives in Ojai, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0792275659
• ISBN 13: 9780792275657
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272